Women are always going to have a secret cache of tips that they keep to help themselves look
beautiful. There are countless regional beauty secrets that help to preserve, rejuvenate and keep your youthful appearance. Here is a
sampling of beauty tips from different regions. Take a look at these and see how many you already know:
Africa
Shea Butter and Shea Oil: The karite tree (or shea tree) grows a nut from
which shea oil and butter is harvested and made. The tree grows in twelve different African countries and the majority of the world’s
supply of shea butter comes from Burkina Faso. The substance is used in products to make the hair shine, to make the scalp healthy, to
reduce wrinkles, and to protect and preserve the skin and hair from sun and pollution damage. Shea butter and oil is even used by alone
to treat skin conditions and has been used to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Lavender: Lavender used to be used by women in North Africa as a folk
remedy to prevent mistreatment by their husbands. As odd as this sounds lavender has some very real beneficial properties. It is a
natural deodorant, anticeptic and insecticide. You can use lavender water (made by steeping a tablespoon of lavender in a cup of
water) all over the body as a fragrant refresher throughout the day.
Rooibos Tea: This tea, known as African Red Tea, contains a high amount of
anti-oxidants which make it beneficial. If contains natural alpha-hydroxyl for healthy skin and it is used in many commercial products
like soaps, facial creams and shampoos.
Honey: Aside from being a delicious treat and sweetener, honey is a popular
beauty aid because of its hydrating and nourishing properties. Honey has been used to treat the scalp when it is swollen and itchy from
dandruff. Mix some honey with a little warm water and dab it on the affected area of your scalp. You can leave 15 minutes and rinse,
or leave it on overnight for a longer treatment.
Olive Oil: Olive trees grow in many African countries like Tunisia, and the
olive oil produced by these plants has been used in beauty routines for hundreds of years. It is used as a base for many hair and skin
products, and can be used as an effective treatment to moisturize hair and skin. You can simply use extra-virgin olive oil directly on
the hair as a hot oil treatment, or as an emollient to moisturize the skin and nails, or look for olive oil-based complexion bars or
lip balms.
Mayan
Avocado: Avocadoes were highly revered for their beautifying properties,
and now we know that the oil of the avocado is an excellent emollient and moisturizer. Try taking one-half of an avocado and mashing it
into a pulp. Apply the pulp evenly to your face and leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse with tepid water. It is great for hydrating
the skin and makes a wonderful winter skin treatment.
You can also use avocado slices under your eyes and allow it to soak in for at least 20
minutes. Watch your puffiness disappear and enjoy the cooling and moisturizing effects of avocado.
Women are always going to have a secret cache of tips that they keep to help themselves look
beautiful. There are countless regional beauty secrets that help to preserve, rejuvenate and keep your youthful appearance. Here is a
sampling of beauty tips from different regions. Take a look at these and see how many you already know:
