10 Old Beauty Tricks That Still Work Wonders

Being more beautiful has always been one of human's concerns. The existence of old beauty tricks, vintage cosmetic products, and preserved photographs from ancient times shows that humans have always been looking for ways to appear more beautiful. Some of these beauty tricks date back to very ancient times and still work wonders. Stay with us to get familiar with some old beauty tricks.

10 Beauty Tricks That Still Work

You may have heard some recommendations from your mother or grandmother that are a legacy from old times, but you have tried them and they worked. You can still use these old beauty tricks and methods and see their miracle. For example:

1.Whitening teeth with baking soda

Before the invention of modern teeth whitening methods and whitening toothpastes, people used a simple and accessible ingredient to whiten their teeth. Sweet bubble!

To use this method, first mix a teaspoon of sweet bubble with a few drops of water to make a paste similar to toothpaste. Then brush your teeth with this paste. You can add a drop of peppermint oil to it for a nice scent. To get the best results from this method, do this two to three times a week after brushing your teeth.

2.Softening Hair with Olive Oil

These days, one of the products available in cosmetics and health stores is no-rinse hair conditioners. After washing and drying your hair, you can apply these conditioners and they will be absorbed by your hair.

In the past, instead of these products, people used olive oil. Olive oil is a 100% natural product and has the same effect as no-rinse conditioners. After washing your hair, when your hair is still slightly damp, apply a small amount of olive oil to your hands and apply it to the hair shaft and especially the tips of the hair.

You can leave the olive oil on your hair without rinsing it out, but if you prefer, you can wash your hair after a few hours.

3.Ways to Curl Hair

In the old days, when there were no hair straighteners or styling tools, women would curl their hair using various creative methods. One of these methods was using old pieces of cloth. They would wrap their hair around these pieces of cloth and leave it in the same position overnight. When they unraveled their hair from the cloth in the morning, it would be curled.

Today, you can also curl your hair without heat using these simple methods. The easiest way is to tie your slightly damp hair into a bun and let it dry overnight in the same position.

If you can't tie your hair into a bun, you can use an old sock for this purpose.

4.Simple and Limited Makeup

These days, women are often seen wearing heavy makeup and using multiple makeup products for each application. However, one of the attractive things that can be seen in old photos of beautiful women, which usually catches everyone's attention, is their simplicity. Their makeup usually consists of just lipstick and mascara or limited eyeliner, and that is enough to enhance their natural beauty.

To look more beautiful, limit your facial makeup. By doing so, you can save time and money on buying multiple makeup products.

5.Skin Exfoliation with Sugar and Salt

Exfoliation is essential for having clean and beautiful skin. Nowadays, there are various methods for exfoliation, from special brushes and different masks and cleansers to more modern methods performed in beauty clinics. However, in the old days, they used sugar and salt grains for skin exfoliation.

For this purpose, they washed a part of their skin and massaged it with sugar and salt grains at the same time. Finally, after rinsing, they had smoother and more radiant skin.

If you also want to use this method, make sure there are no wounds, cuts, pimples, or any other skin conditions on your skin. It is better to use sugar instead of salt so that if there are any small cuts on the skin, it does not cause any burning sensation due to the presence of salt.

6.Reducing Facial Swelling with Ice Water

You may have heard that washing your face with cold water helps keep your skin looking young. While this may not necessarily be true, cold water is very effective in reducing facial swelling, especially around the eye area. Additionally, washing your face with cold water can help tighten your pores.

After washing your face, you can also splash your face once with very cold water. It's better not to use very hot water when washing your face. Another beauty trick in the past was to wash hair with cold water to maintain its shine. 

7.Natural protection of the skin against the sun

In ancient times, women used special sun umbrellas to protect their skin. Nowadays, the use of an umbrella may not be feasible in most places we go. That's why this trick is only possible for places like the beach.

To prevent skin damage from sun exposure, don't forget to use sunscreen.

8.Facial cleansing

In ancient times, many people didn't have access to cosmetic products. The only thing they could do was to regularly wash their face with mild soaps. Today, you can also prevent many skin problems with the same regular facial cleansing using a mild soap or suitable cleanser, so there is no need to cover your face with heavy creams.

9.Vaseline for soft lips In the past

Vaseline was used a lot. One of the beauty tricks to keep the lips soft was to use Vaseline. They applied Vaseline on their lips at night and in the morning to maintain moisture and keep them always soft. You can also use Vaseline instead of lip balm. However, Vaseline is suitable for those who have very dry lips. If your lips are not too dry, regular use of lip balm is sufficient.

10.Olive oil for makeup removal

One of the ancient methods for removing makeup is using olive oil. To do this, a small amount of extra virgin olive oil is poured onto a cotton pad and gently used to remove makeup from the face. After the oil has removed the makeup, it is washed off with a mild cleanser. This method helps to retain skin moisture and prevent dryness.

Olive oil contains antioxidants, and vitamins A, D, K, and E. These vitamins and compounds present in olive oil promote skin health and vitality.

3 Old Beauty Tricks You Shouldn't Do

Alongside the beauty tricks that existed in ancient times and are still effective, there are also recommendations that are completely outdated these days. Below are a few examples of these recommendations:

1.Hair Brushing

 In ancient times, it was recommended to brush  your hair at least a hundred times a day. This meant that when brushing your hair, you should pull the brush through your hair at least a hundred times. But nowadays, it is recommended not to do this at all. Do not brush your hair excessively unless you want to style it or untangle knots. Make sure to brush your hair gently when doing so, as excessive brushing can damage your hair and cause dandruff.

2.Bold Lipsticks

An old beauty trick was to use a lip liner to make your lips look bigger. In ancient times, it was recommended to use bold lipsticks to make your lips look bigger and more beautiful, and to outline your lips with a bold lip liner. These days, no one uses a lip liner that is bolder than the lipstick, and people usually prefer nude and soft colors for their makeup.

3.Eyebrow Pencil

In ancient times, eyebrow pencils were used to darken eyebrows. In this beauty trick, they would draw their desired eyebrow shape on their face, which created an unappealing appearance. However, nowadays it is recommended to use eyebrow shadow or special gels, and only fill in the empty parts of the eyebrows by drawing small lines.

Summary: There are many tricks for more beauty, but not all of them are necessarily correct. Some of these tricks have been around since ancient times and still work. Before applying any beauty trick to your face, research and make sure it does not harm your skin.