English Words With Arabic Roots

13 English Words that Prove Beauty’s Arabic Roots

15 February, 2016 by Nick Gonzalez

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With a range of skin tones and tastes, Arab women's looks can run from understated and natural, to lavishly luxurious. Now we know why! From Cleopatra's cat eye to Fairouz's fringe, Arab women have been shaping the beauty world for over a millennia. The proof is in the very English words used to describe many of today's beauty essentials and even brands. We've uncovered 12 English beauty words that have deep Arabic roots.

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