Russia – Face by Stace

Catherine the Great: Honey & Herbal Court Rituals

Aristocratic woman receiving herbal treatment from attendants in ornate palace room

Catherine the Great understood the power of presentation. Russian court beauty leaned heavily on natural ingredients and honey was central to her personal care. Honey softened the skin during harsh winters while herbal infusions added fragrance and refinement. Court records and Russian beauty manuals describe honey mixed with chamomile or mint to soothe dehydrated skinContinue reading “Catherine the Great: Honey & Herbal Court Rituals”