I am a faithful believer that the best beauty tricks are found in those that were passed down from generation to generation and were taught to us by our mothers and grandmothers. As a Mexican, I know about those natural * tips * to take care of the hair or skin that the women of my family have taught me and have also been recommended to me by my lifelong friends.
We Mexicans usually use ingredients from our land such as nopal, tepezcohuite or aloe - also known as aloe vera - in our beauty routine. Not to mention the mother-of-pearl shell, which is one of those creams that luckily you find anywhere and is a wonder to remove the skin. Take note of these tips to look more beautiful!
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Aloe is a mainstay in Mexican beauty treatments.
Aloe vera or aloe vera can be found in any Mexican home. Normally we have them planted and when we need we only cut a piece of the plant. However, in Mexican stores here in the United States you can also find this product. To get a moisturizing and spotting mask, just apply the pulp to the clean face for 20 minutes and then rinse and hydrate. For burns or scratches, apply the pulp and you will see that it is easier to relieve. Blend half a cup of the pulp of the aloe and use it when you wash your hair, you will see how radiant you are.
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Avocado for the face and also for the hair.
Surely you know that Mexicans love to eat avocado. In addition to being great foods, we also use them in our beauty routine. Just take a ripe avocado and apply it to your face as if it were a paste. You put the rest of the avocado on all the ends of the hair - not on the scalp because it will cause greasy hair. You shower as usual and you will see that your face looks more hydrated and your hair shinier.
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Chili shampoo to eliminate dandruff and have strong hair.
The Mexicans assure that with the chili shampoo the hair grows faster on the one hand and on the other hand it helps to stop hair loss since the chili strengthens the hair follicles. In case you suffer from dandruff and seborrheic this product is indicated to eliminate it. Before, the grannies prepared it, but luckily now you can buy it online.
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The miraculous tepezcohuite cream for the face and neck.
Tepezcohuite is a tree found in southern Mexico, in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas. It was initially used to heal deep wounds until it was discovered to contain an ingredient that is effective against blemishes and wrinkles. In addition, it softens the skin and leaves it radiant. You can buy it online without spending a fortune on creams and its results are amazing.
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Chamomile to lighten the hair.
We drink chamomile in infusions to find calm. However, it is perfect for straightening hair and giving it shine. In a liter of water, ice a handful of chamomile flowers or 3 tea bags. Once it has boiled for a long time, let it cool, pour the contents into a spray bottle and spray the hair, including the roots. Then you cover it with a plastic cap for 30 minutes to work and rinse it off. It is recommended to repeat this operation weekly.
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Mother of pearl shell cream to erase scars and blemishes.
The mother of pearl shell cream is the perfect solution to remove sunspots and treat scars. Any Mexican knows perfectly well that if you get a spot or if you want to erase a scar, you should resort to this cream that luckily you can order online.
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The perfect trick to exfoliate and soften your hands.
To have soft hands, the Mexican trick is quite simple, after washing the dishes, mix a teaspoon of sugar - it can be white or brown - with the juice of half a lemon and gently massage your hands. Remove the mixture completely with warm water and hydrate your hands with the cream that you normally use.
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Vitacillin ointment is the perfect remedy for inflamed skin.
Vitacilina is an ointment that we use a lot in Mexico for inflammations. This cream is used to treat acne and minor skin burns, but it is also used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, to heal split lips, dry hands, and feet, and to reduce dark circles. Here in the United States you also find this product so used in my country.
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The miraculous ointment of the bell that Mexicans trust.
This ointment is the exclusive Vapor Rub of the Mexican, miraculous almost for everything. It is used to remove underarms, to relieve mosquito bites, if you get rash-like pimples after waxing, to relieve chapped lips and to hydrate the skin, especially when it is very dry. My granny and my mom always carry it in their purse.
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Garlic is ideal for strengthening nails.
Before brands like Jordana put the garlic extract in a bottle, the Mexicans already rubbed their nails with a clove of garlic to strengthen them and help them grow. The result is the same and garlic is much cheaper. I warn you that it smells a little bit but the results are incredible.
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Prickly pear mask to revive withered skin.
Luckily the nopal is a product that you can buy in the United States. There are a lot of Mexican stores where you find them fresh. Choose the little ones because those are the youngest. Remove the pulp from the prickly pear, being careful not to bury a thorn, in case they are not clean. You should only apply the pulp to your clean face for about 20 minutes. Then rinse and hydrate the skin.
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Horsetail shampoo for strong, silky hair.
This product was designed to clean horses, but over time it ended up being produced for human use. Mexican moms and grandmothers swear that it is the best thing to use to have a thick and silky coat. The Mane 'n Tail brand is the most sold in Mexico. I have tried it and I tell you that it is not a myth, it does work and it leaves your hair very shiny, with a stronger appearance.
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Mascara with mamey seed oil.
This mascara with mamey seed oil is a very popular Mexican product. You find it in the makeup bag of many women in the Aztec country because it helps the eyelashes look very long while moisturizing and strengthening them so they look healthy.
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Tío Nacho shampoo to stop hair loss.
Since I can remember, I have always heard the same thing among the women in my family, if your hair is falling out, you have to use Tío Nacho's shampoo. This product has several natural ingredients such as jojoba, royal jelly, and ginseng, which strengthens the hair from the roots.
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Parsley water to brighten hair.
If you have dull hair this remedy is for you. Bring a liter of water to a boil with a handful of parsley, once it cools down, strain it, and after washing your hair as usual give a final rinse with the parsley water. You will see how your hair looks very alive. It is a very simple way to have a beautiful mane again.
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