00:00The Himba people in Namibia have a striking ritual for beauty and protection.
00:04Every day, women cover their bodies and hair with a thick red paste called Ochize.
00:08It is made from cow fat, fragrant resins, and ochre, which the girls collect in the
00:13mountains and grind by hand. On the skin, this mixture forms a strong copper-colored layer
00:18that acts as a shield against the scorching sun and insects.
00:21The hairstyle is also important. You can tell age and status by the braids.
00:24Girls wear two braids in front, while married women have many thick locks.
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