Beautyrituals are something than women all over the world hold close totheir heart – however, we were all raised in different cultureswith different beauty rituals, each of them equally beautiful andintriguing. Here are the best beauty rituals from all around theglobe that bring fantastic results.
1.Rice face cleanser for anti-aging
Ifyou’ve ever wondered why Chinese women have somehow found thefountain of youth, a big part of that is their beauty routine. SoakChinese rice in a bottle of water for 20 minutes. Then, strain thewater and use a damp cloth to scrub rice on your face for 10 minutes.
2.Threading for stunning eyebrows
Ifyou’re waxing your eyebrows, stop! With a thin polyester or thinthread, thread is doubled up and twisted to remove hair. It allowsfor more control with shaping and is gentler on the skin.
3.Oak leaf for exfoliation
Thismight not sound like the epitome of relaxation for many women, but inRussia, women enter a steam room and are beaten by an oak-leaf broomdrenched in olive oil. Apparently, oak leaves contain naturalastringent which gets rid of toxins, exfoliates, and opens pours.Then, ice cold water is poured over you to seal the deal. Thanks butno thanks.
4.Rosemary water for shiny hair
Thinkyou need expensive products from Sephora to get that coveted shine?In ancient days in Greece, women boiled fresh rosemary in water,letting it cool completely before pouring the mixture over your hair.Rosemary is a deep cleaner and removes buildup while stimulating thescalp.
5.Sake bath for dewy skin
Ifyou want your skin to glow like never before, pour three or four cupsof this popular Japanese beverage in your bath. The key ingredient isionic acid, which acts as an exfoliator and lightens blemishes andspots.
6.Daisy water for natural highlights
Manypeople try to use lemon to lighten their locks in the summer, buthave you ever used daisy water? Boil fresh daisies in water for 5minutes. Then, after the water cools, pour this mix over your hairand let it air dry.
7.Lemon juice for leftover nail polish
It’sa bummer when your beautiful manicure dissipates into thatfrustrating cuticle residue. After removing your nail polish, soakyour nails in warm water mixed with lemon juice for a few minutes.
8.Sugaring for all-over body hair removal
Sugaringis a form of hair removal similar to waxing, but less harsh andpainful on the skin – it’s also more natural and hygienic.Originally famous in Egypt and Middle Eastern countries, women withcourse or thick hair would blend cane sugar and lemons to make a hairremoval paste.
9.Oatmeal for sunburn
This is an old school anti-inflammation remedy for burnt skin in Brazil. Wrap a pile of oatmeal flakes in gauze bandages and throw that in the bathtub. Soak in this mixture for 20 minutes. It may seem counterintuitive to take a cool bath, but a warm bath might worsen sunburn effects.
