The Ancient Kemetyu used a combination of magical rituals and plant-based healing to cure ailments. They further understood how the essential ingredients of milk, honey, Aloe Vera, avocado, almond oil and rose water could transform skin to supple, soft, smooth and beautiful. The Ebers Papyrus, a source for medical knowledge, instructed people to mix animal and vegetable oils with alkaline salts for washing and treating skin diseases.  Hygiene and personal appearance was essential to the culture, as they tended to bath a number of times a day due to the hot climate. In ancient Kmt, it was believed that the cleaner and well-oiled a person was, the closer they were to the NTRU. 
 
Modern Kemetyu aim to also use herbs and other natural items to facilitate a healthy body and spirit. Originating in the region of West Africa, Black Soap is used during spiritual rites, rituals and initiations to thoroughly cleanse and rid the body of impurities, negativity, hexes, curses, and attachments. It can be used alone for daily baths or as part of ritual bathing. In addition to this, shea is symbolic of healing and nurturing energy for the mind, body and spirit. Many modern Kemetyu utilize Black soap and shea as a part of their regular spiritual practices.