The Quick Report

10 Beauty Secrets from Around the World

Every place in the world seems to have untold beauty secrets. But, I am going to tell you them right now! Here are 10 tips you won’t want to miss.

Greece

Rosemary Water
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Rosemary water is Greece’s best-kept secret. It is known to help keep oily skin at bay and is great for getting rid of build-up in your hair. Do you want your hair to look fabulous? Then look no further than rosemary water. It will give you unbelievable shine (not on your face though).

Hawaii

person holding coconut husks
Photo by Jonas Dücker

Coconut can be used in different ways. You can drink coconut milk to give you health benefits throughout your body. You can also use coconut oil as a treatment for your hair. If you do that, just remember to make sure you wash the oil out. You don’t want any coconut oil build-up to make your hair look greasy.

New Zealand

five white sheep on green land
Photo by Kiki Falconer

Lanolin is something that is found in sheep’s wool (my assumption is no sheep are harmed when getting lanolin from them). This product can be used to soothe irritated skin by moisturizing it. And this is found in sheep? How wild is that?!

Indonesia

a pile of coffee beans sitting on top of a table
Photo by Wojciech Pacześ

Coffee can be used as an exfoliant on your face. It has antioxidants that are good for the skin and can possibly tighten your skin as well. It is important to be careful when using coffee as an exfoliant. If it is not ground enough, then big chunks of beans could irritate your skin. You don’t want to harm your skin, you want to make it glow!

Brazil

gray sands
Photo by Anthony Choren

People in Brazil use beach sand as a natural exfoliant. While it is not recommended to rub this on your face (because sand is quite rough), you could rub the sand on your arms and legs to get some nice exfoliation. Roll in the sand and see how glowy your skin looks afterward!

China

Rice Water Face Wash
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Rice water can be used to clean your face! It pulls out dirt and grime from your skin, leaving you with a flawless-looking complexion. There are some Asian skincare products out on the market right now that use rice water. So do yourself a favor and try it too!

Africa

Baobab Seed Oil
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Baobab Seed Oil is a two-in-one product. You can use it on your skin or your hair! It has omega-3 fatty acids which are good for you and how you look. You can have your hair become shinier and stronger and also have your face look radiant by its calming properties and its improvement to skin texture. Baobab Seed Oil is certainly a product that will give you the best hair and skin you have ever wanted.

Morocco

Argan Oil
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Argan oil can be used on your face or in your hair. It has properties that help with flaking skin, meaning your dry skin and dandruff can be kept at bay. It can also help keep frizz down and give your hair a shiny look. You can also use argan oil for redness and irritation on your skin. This product can be used for so many different things!

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France

sunny side up egg on white ceramic plate
Photo by montatip lilitsanong

In France, egg yolk is used as a treatment for your hair. The yolks have a great deal of nutrients that can give your hair a nice shine and make it look sleek. It also replenishes moisture, which will have your locks looking radiant. Some people may say not to eat egg yolks, and you can listen to their advice by using them in your hair.

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India

Turmeric
Photo by Wikipedia and Simon A. Eugster

Turmeric is not only a staple in Indian cooking, but it is also great for your face! It can do many things, such as preventing acne with its antibacterial properties. The root is also anti-inflammatory, so it can help existing pimples as well as prevent new ones. It can also lighten hyperpigmentation and give you a nice glow on your skin. See, I told you turmeric could do a lot!

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