Here is Marilyn Monroe's skincare routine from 1959, according to a museum in New York

Even Marilyn Monroe had a very detailed skincare routine, prescribed by a world-renowned dermatologist who only catered to the rich and famous.

On Instagram, Sunday, the Makeup Museum in New York City unveiled the iconic Hollywood actress' routine dating back to March 17, 1959.

 

 

 

 

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One of the many unique items on display at the Makeup Museum’s “Pink Jungle: 1950s Makeup in America” exhibition is a collection of artifacts presented to the public for the first time ever from @ernolaszlonyc, including the personalized skincare prescription of Marilyn Monroe dated March 17, 1959. Erno Laszlo’s chief historian and branding officer Patricia Schuffenhauer shows here one of the products prescribed to Marilyn Monroe, the “Normalizer Shake-It,” a tinted toner treatment. Erno Laszlo decided to re-launch the Shake-It this month to celebrate the expected opening of the Makeup Museum. Shake-It is available on Erno Laszlo’s website, and the Makeup Museum will share more history about this iconic product and brand throughout the month as we give you a sneak peek look at the artifacts that comprise the “Pink Jungle” exhibition!

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The routine, crafted and personalized by Hungarian dermatologist Dr. Erno Laszlo, recommended specific procedures for the morning, for formal occasions and even for evenings before dressing and before retiring.

According to Erno Laszlo’s chief historian and branding officer Patricia Schuffenhauer, who presented the prescription in the Instagram video, Monroe's skin was "on the drier side."

That is why that the products Laszlo prescribed was to hydrate her skin.

In the mornings and evenings before dressing, Monroe was instructed to use warm water and wash her face with Active Phelityl Soap and apply Erno Laszlo Normalizer Shake-It afterwards. She was then told to put Phelitone under her eyes only in tiny dots and top it off with a Duo-Phase face powder.

 

 

 

 

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“I learned to walk when I was ten months old and I’ve been walking this way ever since.” - #MarilynMonroe ???? #Marilyn has always maintained a strong persona and positive glow, that will continue to grow as we remember her. ? ????? #MiltonHGreene #Positivity #Strength

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For formal occasions, Monroe was instructed to use the Normalizer Shake-It again and apply Phelitone on her entire face.

In the evening before she retires, Monroe was told to apply Active Phelityl Oil on her face and after washing it off and drying her face, she was to apply Active Phelityl Cream and wash that off with Controlling Lotion.

Monroe was also prohibited to eat nuts, chocolates, oysters and clams to take care of her skin.

Monroe's prescribed skincare routine is on display at the Makeup Museum's "Pink Jungle: 1950s Makeup in America" exhibition. 

Laszlo's own products were prescribed for Monroe to use. Although most have been discontinued, the Normalizer Shake-It was relaunched to celebrate what should have been the opening of the Makeup Museum.

The exhibit was set to open this May and run until October but it has since been indefinitely postponed due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

—Kaela Malig/JCB, GMA News