The popular expression “Grandma knows best” holds a lot of truth. Your grandmother’s advice can help you in tons of areas in your life, even when it comes to your beauty routine.
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Some of the beauty tips and tricks our grandmas used to rely on may seem outdated, but they’re gold! They'll even take your beauty regimen to the next level. Check out these beauty secrets from grandmothers that still hold up today.
Under-Eye Bags
Under-eye bags can age your look, however old you really are. These tried-and-true remedies for under-eye bags are both simple and effective. Rather than relying on expensive creams, we’d recommend chilled tea bags or cucumber slices.
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These natural solutions help reduce puffiness and dark circles, leaving your eyes looking refreshed and rejuvenated. The antioxidants in tea and the cooling properties of cucumber soothe tired eyes and brighten your complexion.
Short Nails
Though you might enjoy your long fun manicure, the truth might just disappoint you. After all, from our grandmothers’ perspectives, short nails are always best.
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Not only are shorter nails easier to work with when it comes to everyday tasks, but keeping your nails short might can also prevent issues like ingrown nails, infections, unintentional risks. Sorry ladies, but as you get older, you’ll realize shorter is better.
Over-Washing Your Face
It goes without saying that you should wash your face every day, but the way you do it makes all the difference. BioClarity founder Ryan Phillips learned a thing or two from his grandma and he advises against scrubbing your face too much or using too many products.
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“She taught me that when cleaning your face, use warm water and gentle cleansers. Scrubbing too hard or using water that is too hot can strip the oil your skin needs to be healthy and resilient,” Phillips told Reader’s Digest.
Healing Honey
Grandmas often avoid modern-day medicine and it’s not only because of its high price tags. They have a habit of turning to effective, natural remedies whenever possible, and honey happens to be one of the very best.
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Wellness company founder Erin Stair told Reader’s Digest that her grandma always applied honey to her wounds to help them heal faster. Well, science backs her up because research shows that honey can aid healing due to its antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Olive Oil
Beauty and skincare expert Valerie Albertini still lives by one simple beauty advice her grandma Baptista shared with her and it’s rooted in their Italian heritage. When treating skin problems, they both turn to one cooking staple—olive oil.
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“Because she is Italian any dry spot or skin irritation was treated with a healthy dose of olive oil. I now use this same simple trick with my own four granddaughters!”, Albertini told Reader’s Digest.
Velcro Hair Rollers
Most women these days use a curling iron or straightener to create bouncy curls, but that wasn’t always the case. Many decades ago, our grandparents had to rely on different methods to get the hair of their dreams.
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Velcro hair rollers were all the rage back in the day and some women still swear by them. The best thing about them is they don’t use any heat and can keep your hair nice and curly for much longer than a curling iron.
