25 April 2017 Tweet
Global Skin Trotting
The way a certain area of the world approaches the ‘art of skin care’ can change greatly from one passport stamp to the next. Every continent, country, state and city swears by its personal magic potion. Let’s get to know what makes women around the globe: GLOW!
Japan: The women of Japan swear by the use of exotic “cocoon shells or actual silkworm cocoons”. This is one of the most popular methods in Japan for removing dead skin and unclogging pores. The amino acids and proteins in the silkcocoon is similar to those in skin, which makes them a great natural exfoliator. Women of all ages use this to maintain their beautiful complexions and keep their skin looking so fresh and youthful over the years. This is also helpful to reduce the appearance of age spots and discoloration from the sun.
China: Chinese women always seem to have impossibly perfect complexions, possibly because they have perfected the art of skincare. It turns out an ancient practice may be at the heart of traditional Chinese beauty: Jade rollers! At first it might not seem obvious – what could jade, besides being a pretty accessory for your vanity, do for your skin? This cool stone actually smooth’s out puffiness to maintain younger, healthier looking skin. While this ancient beauty ritual used to be reserved for elite Chinese women, jade rollers are now making an appearance in luxury retailers all over the world.
China is of course famous for its rice. Rice is not just a dietary staple in China, it is also a beauty secret! The women in China use rice water as a cleansing rinse for their faces. Rice is chock full of antioxidants, which nourish your skin and fight harmful free radicals that lead to aging.
France: French women, definitely, know the secret to perfectly smooth and glowing skin; their secret is very simple – it’s milk. Gentle lactic acid in milk is less harsh, than other exfoliating agents and chemical peels. Just pour 2-3 cups of whole milk into your bathtub, add some honey and enjoy the relaxing moment. After taking such a wonderful, rejuvenating beauty bath your skin will be soft, smooth and, simply, gorgeous!
Greece: Greek women use a product that we all have in our kitchens: Olive oil. Not only olive oil can sooth sunburns and relieve skin irritation and redness, but also, olive oil, has wonderful hydrating properties, making it an amazing moisturizer.
Australia: Australian women widely use tea tree oil on their skin. It is a natural astringent. It is one product that works and a toner and a moisturizer. You may also add it in your shampoo if you have dry scalp or dandruff; it helps to keep it at bay. In Australi, skin masks are very popular. A remedy they swear by is a mash up of cherries and pomegranate seeds .This mask will help brighten skin with natural enzymes while firming it, at the same time.
Brazil: Women in Brazil have many beauty rituals they use to maintain their glowing skin. One of their biggest beauty secrets: Sand! Turns out rubbing beach sand on your skin increases circulation and can even decrease cellulite!
Chile: Chilean women credit the antioxidant powers of red grapes for their luminous skin. They create a paste by mashing up a handful of the fruit and adding 2 tablespoons of white flour. They then apply the mask to their face which helps in lightening and tightening of the skin.
Spain: Potato slices is what Spanish women use. They are great as an anti-tan and putting them on top of your eyes will lighten the skin around your eyes with minutes.
Lastly, India: Turmeric is used as a spice in a lot of Indian recipes, but it is also used for beauty rituals extensively ! Before an Indian wedding, the bride performs the “haldi” ceremony. This involves applying a turmeric paste to her face and body and washing it off so her skin will be vibrant. One can make the same paste by mixing a teaspoon of turmeric powder with honey and yogurt and applying daily for glowing skin. It also helps in reducing fine lines and pigmentation.
These are secrets women swear by from all over the globe . So this travel season, travel skin happy!