My grandmothers have had the same beauty secrets for decades, they are hidden gems
OMA knows a few tricks to look good without it costing her a lot of money.
A woman shared her grandmother’s old-fashioned methods for looking fabulous.
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Reddit user Sewer beauty went into the details, with some surprising tricks that have stood the test of time.
Unlike luxury skin care products with a shocking price tag, Grandma’s products are a little more down to earth.
“My hidden gems/holy grails are the simple yet effective products that grandmas have been using for decades,” says Sewerbeauty.
“They stand the test of time and don’t cost much.”
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Sewerbeauty indicated that her grandmother’s recommendations are easily accessible.
“Things like Nivea Cream, facial tape, Dove Beauty Bars, hair oil, dry brushing, and so on,” she said.
Nivea Creme costs $9.95 on Amazon and can be used on most parts of the body.
Face taping is a method to slow down aging by preventing expression lines before they appear.
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There are different types of tape available. These are usually applied before going to bed.
Dove Beauty Bars sell on Amazon for $13.55 per pack of 14.
Sewerbeauty says she uses the original soap, but sometimes also applies the Shea Butter and Warm Vanilla versions to her body for the scent.
Hair oiling has its origins in ancient healing methods, such as Ayurveda, to grow longer hair.
Finally, dry brushing is performed to promote lymphatic drainage, making you look slimmer.
“I trust my grandmother and my own intuition more than any marketing,” Sewerbeauty adds.
“By not following every trend, I save a lot of money and still feel chic and classic.”
Several other Redditors weighed in on Sewerbeauty’s approach to self-care.
“Yes, beauty tips that our ancestors already gave,” someone wrote.
“Threading, hair oiling, steaming, hair wrapping, [and] facials are all affordable and luxurious.”
“I add Pond’s cold cream to it, [I] “I finally listened to my grandma and now I use it every time I wear makeup,” added another.
Pond’s Cream is available at Target and costs $7.99.
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