Pa. 20, WhWby FmS Pnm, Wochiod.y. FobruuY 3, 1906 Biidesmaids, Mother of the *~- Bride and Groom, Cocktail dresses, dresses for al occasions, sportswear, coats, suits, étc. 161 DtdasSt. E, Whty ma 725-8983 By Liz Alderton-Ballick Cleopatra's Beauty Spa As far back as ancient Egyptian times, there have been rituals and ceremonies involved in the preparatien for marriage. Many of these included courting procedures, dowries, special pre-nuptual ceremonies te attend, and the preparation of the bride for presentation inte niarriage. The bride, with the nid of her attendants would epend any- where from seven te 10 days preparing her hair, skin, bedy and mind for the entrance inte a new life with her partner in marriage. Henna and natural earth essences were often used for preparing the hair, giving it back its natural health and lustre. Adornments including flowers and beads were used te decorate the hair. .The bride's skin was bathed in essential euls froni plants and flowers, polished with crushed seeds and annointed with oîs and herbs te moisturize and beautify. Makeup was made from kohl and lamp black and was used on eyebro,*ws and lashes; ed oxide was used for face colour; and otler natural substances were crushed and used for their aroma or colour. It was the Egyptians who invented the art of bathing. Cleopatra was the first woman te wear make-up, wigs and nail adornments and was concerned for personal hygiene, cleanliness and care of ekin and hair. In modemn times, with our lives se full and busy, we seem te spend more time Ion ail the other preparations for the ceremony and little time on our own personal prepartion. Choosing invitations, sending them, patterns for china, who sits beside who at dinner, who to invite, colour scheme for the wedding, bridesmaids' dresses, making sure te have a pattern and style that suits everyone's shape and colouring. And let's net forget those matching-shoes and fitting into everyone else's busy appointment achedule. The list goes on. It is sad te think that the main thing on our mind on our wedding day is, I can't wait tili this is ail over' and I hope I didn't forget anything, and everybody has a good time." Contemplate for a moment on this special day, this sacred ceremony, as a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, a new beginning that will take you on a path te, complete joy and happiness. This ie your chance to do those 1hings you have always wanted to ByL- Liz Alderton-Ballck Cleopatra's Beauty Spa HPJR Mix in a spray bottle: 1/3 water 1/3 vinegar 1/3 lemon juice Spray on clean hair once a week, Icave on rive minutes and rinse. Condition wcll. Henna or aemi-perrnanent hair colour are recommended for shine and conditioning. Most important is a good cut, and style that you can manage and take care of. FACE Mix in asmall bowl: 2 'lbsp. crushed oatmeal (crush in blender) 2 Tbsp. crushed almonda (crash in blender> 1 Tbsp. honey Warm water ta mix inta paste Apply mixture ta dlean skin and leave for five minutes. Rinse welI and apply moisturizer. Steaming dlean face over a bowl of erna n ho tographyr. 668-5527 Your wedding day creates many precious memories. Preserve those special momients,'with the hlp of our professional weddng photographers. do for yourself and could neyer find the time or inclinatîin. Take the time for yourself te prepare for this special day in your life. Start by making a promise te yourself te take extra care of your skin, hair, body and mind. Set aside a time each day to care for yourself or a time each week te, spend on you, juet you. You wiil becorne a more relaxed and satisfied person, able te extend that feeling te others. Other people will help you get the organizational jobs done for your wedding, but only you can tae personal care of yourself. You want te be the best you can be, and you deserve it. Those around you will benefit from your special talents and qualifies. Start today te care for yourself in a special way. cammomile t.ea is wonderful for softening and ceansing. Daily skin care is recommended in a gentle, natural way and profesaional facial care once a month. BODY Brush skin fromn foot ta head with a soft brush or loofah mitt. Bathe or shower in tepid water and rinse in cool watcr. Mix in bowl: 2 Tbop. ses sait Warrn water Scrub bedy with mixture and rnse. Wash with diluted castille scap snd s ses sponge using the same manner as above (toe to head). Pat the body dry leaving seme watcr still on skin and moisturize entire body. Body massage and wraps are alo recomrnended for a wonderful mind and bedy experience. MINO Take gO inutes at the end of the day ta relax yoýr body and clear your mnd. Sit or lie in a comfrtable place that is safe and quiet. Tense and release your muscles and let ail tension flow eut of your body. l3reathe deeply and resese your breath slowly frem your bedy. Concentrata on cairn and welI being and peaceibl images. Using incense or esent.ial euls wfll enhance your stste of relaxation and weil being. For more information on skin health and body beautiful therap7I treatments, contact Clee atras Beauty Spa, 200 Bond S t. 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