I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. I didn't do anything exciting except jot down some ideas that I have swirling around my head, I will fill you in on those ideas as soon as I have everything organzied and ready to be revealed.
I wanted to share with you all an article from BellaSugar about 10 beauty secrets from around the world. I find it fascinating to know what other cultures do in their beauty routines, what best kept secrets they have that can finally be shared with all you beauty junkies out there. For millions of years, people have found various of ways to keep their nails, skin, hair etc in the perfect shape. From the Ancient Eygptians using dead sea salt to combat stress & aging of the skin to the pure white faces of Roman women using white lead and chalk to achieve a porcelain look. The promise of beauty and wellness can do wonders for a person’s wellbeing.
Here are the top 10 Beauty Secrets from around the globe. Published by BellaSugar. (I think I might try all of these secrets!)
China: Camellia oil
Worried about stretch marks? Camellia oil is one of the most common cooking oils in southern China, but it's also renowned for its ability to prevent stretch marks and discoloration.
Mexico: Tepezcohuite
The bark of this tree has tons of astringent tannins in it, making it great for preventing infections and keeping scars from forming.
The Dominican Republic: Garlic
Here's a smart secret from the DR for strong, healthy nails: chop up some garlic, throw it in a bottle of top coat, and then, after letting it soak for about a week, start using it as normal. It makes your nails stronger and also has antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
India: Neem
Want glossy, strong hair? A weekly head massage with neem and coconut oil is Indian women's go-to treatment for gorgeous hair and a healthy scalp. Recipes for the combination have a long history in Ayurvedic medicine.
Japan: Sake
Want an easy skin softener? Try a sake bath. Sake is high in kojic acid and enzymes that soften skin and help reduce hyper-pigmentation.
New Zealand: Manuka honey
People have been using honey for its antimicrobial properties (and its deliciousness) since prehistoric times. The Kiwi type of honey, however, is even better as an antibacterial and antimicrobial than the regular kind, and it's even used in poultices to protect wounds.
Ghana: Black soap
This great Ghanian soap is legendary for its gentle cleansing properties and skin-softening abilities. It's made with plantain skins, which have loads of vitamins A and E, and moisturizing shea butter. What you get is a cleanser that removes dirt and oil but doesn't strip skin of any natural moisture.
France: Milk
Milk is full of gentle lactic acid, which exfoliates and softens without the harshness of stronger acid types. Pour some fresh whole milk or cream into your bath along with honey or lavender to get a gorgeous glow.
Morocco: Argan oil
This antioxidant-packed oil is great for hair and skin, and it absorbs much more easily than common skin oils like apricot and avocado.
The Amazon: Passion flower oil
Passion flower oil, aka maracuja, has been used in the Amazon for thousands of years because of its anti-inflammatory abilities, but it's also high in fatty acids and vitamin C.
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