Skincare Secrets From Around the World: Part 2
Around the world, skincare products and routines differ based on the resources available and varying standards of beauty. Beauty radiates from the inside, but taking care of your outward appearance can help you feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin too. Here are some skincare secrets used across the globe:
Ghana
Made from the delicious plantains found in Ghana, African Black Soap, is packed with antioxidants your skin loves. The unique soap is made from a blend of ashes curated from plantain skins and palm leaves and mixed a combination of palm oil, honey and shea butter. There are different variations available for an assortment of skin issue. Often, the soap is also made with tea tree oil and tamarind extract to help treat problem skin.
Iran
In Iran and other parts of the Middle East, rose water is used to help rehydrate and strengthen the skin’s cells and regenerate skin tissue. Rose water is made by a process of distillation to help isolate the essential oils. It is ever popular in toners and facial mists, as it helps to restore the skin’s natural pH levels with a luxurious and refreshing feel.
Chile
After touching the slimey ooze left by snails, Chilean farmers noticed that the skin on their hands were softer and significantly smoother. Snail mucin, more commonly referred to as snail mucin, contains many acids, enzymes and peptides that are already found in beauty products around the world. The hyaluronic acid, glycoprotein enzymes, proteoglycans, and antimicrobial and copper peptides all help to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, scars and hyperpigmentation while hydrating the skin.
United Kingdom
The skincare industry in the United Kingdom is all abuzz with this beloved ingredient—bee venom! Believe it or not, bee venom (in carefully measured proportions) is extremely beneficial to the skin. Bee venom contains a toxin called melittin that stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, both essential factors in keeping the skin’s youthful structure. Basically, products that contain bee venom will trick your skin into “being stung” to reap the benefits of collagen and elastin production. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label and never apply actual bee venom onto your skin!
