7 DIY Skin Care & Beauty Tips From Latino Countries
By Czarmecin | Jan 11, 2016 | 05:00 AM EST
You do not have to spend much to get the youthful and radiant skin that you have always been dreaming of. If you want to improve your skin, there are several do-it-yourself (DIY) skin cares that will help you achieve your goal.
Cosmopolitan listed these seven DIY skin care and beauty tips from Latino countries that you will surely love and enjoy.
- Garlic from the Dominican Republic - Beauty Health Tips reported that a garlic has several amazing beauty tips. Garlic is effective in treating pimples, hair loss, psoriasis, scarring and stretch marks. Aside from these, it minimizes pores and is rich in antioxidants to keep you from ageing. Dominican women are aware of the garlic benefits. Per Shalini Vadhera, author of "Passport to Beauty," Dominican women use garlic to keep their nails strong.
- Red Grapes from Chile - Chilean women claimed that their radiant skin is due to the antioxidants found in red grapes. They make a paste by mashing up a handful of red grapes and then mixing it with two tablespoons of white powder. They apply the finished product as a facemask and leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse it off. The said strategy wakes up a tired-looking skin.
- DIY facemask from Colombia - Colombianas are known for their popular beautiful skin, have you ever wonder what their secrets are? They do their own facial mask by mashing up some strawberries, yogurt and honey. They apply this for 20 minutes and rinse off. This routine keeps their face glowing.
- Mimosa tenuiflora from Mexico - Salma Hayek's beauty secret includes Mimosa tenuiflora. This plant grows in southern Mexico and Brazil. According to the report, this plant is packed with tons of healing properties that gives one a younger looking skin. Salma claimed that her abuela who used this plant on her skin died without any wrinkles. According to Tepezcohuite, mimosa tenuiflora also known as tepezohuite has significant anti-microbial properties, analgesic and regenerative cells. They are popular for their therapeutic effect in ailing injuries and burns. They are also rich in tannins that act as astringents, stop the skin from bleeding and protect the body from infection.
- Acai from Brazil - Brasilenas are known for aging gracefully with amazing beach bodies. One of their top secrets is acai. Acai is a super-food that is popular for both anti-aging and weight loss. You can blend acai juice, 3 tablespoons of granola, one tablespoon of honey, one cup of plain yogurt and a banana for a delicious and healthy smoothie. By adding this in your diet and routine, you will get the same benefits that Brazilian women enjoy.
Enjoy a youthful and radiant skin by incorporating these secrets in your routine. If you know other beauty tips, share it in the comment section below.