Listen to Your Grandma - Old Skincare Tips that Still Work!

Who said that vintage skincare tips are out of fashion? With all the new technologies, products and ingredients it’s hard to keep track of the beauty world. In a complicated skincare world, you can stick to the old-fashioned tips your grandma taught you and still have that flawless, ageless look. All the tricks below are so simple but work for everyone.

Get A Good Night Sleep

This is one of the tips that so many women forget about. You can’t expect a glowing, well-rested look if you went to bed at 2 am and woke up at 7 am. Yes, we know life gets so busy and hectic, but you should always put sleep as a priority on your list. The truth is that during the night your skin will regenerate, and you don’t want to interfere that process just to stare at your phone, laptop or TV. Even studies show that lack of sleep can lead to early signs of ageing and dull-looking skin, so listen to your grandma and go to bed early.

Practice Detoxing

You know what they say - you are what you eat. So, whatever you put in your system will show up through the skin. That is why every woman should learn which foods are the best for the skin and which ones to avoid.

Back in the day when there weren’t as many skincare products and they weren’t as available for everyone, ladies used to detox their whole body through proper nutrition. For example, instead of drowning in coffee through the day you can stick to natural juices or simply water with lemon. 

Turn To Your Fridge

Fruits and vegetables that you already have in the fridge can help you achieve the hydrated, smooth, glowing skin that you’ve been dreaming of. You’ve probably noticed that so many of the skincare products that you own are based on fruits and vegetables. So, why not try an old-fashioned trick and get the good stuff straight from the source. Avocados, cucumbers, mangoes, bananas, are just a part of the products you can try to include in homemade face masks, peels, exfoliators and more. It’s very much like a facial spa but done at home.

Rice Water Is Amazing

Did your grandma keep the water she boiled rice in too? Well if so, you already know how amazing rice water is for your skin as well as hair. All you have to do is drain the rice from the water and leave the water on the side to cool down. This is one of the oldest tricks in the book that is still commonly used in Japanese beauty routines. The best and simplest way to use it is on a cotton pad and tap it all over your face.

Some major beauty benefits of rice water are that it can shrink pores, moisturise skin, treat hyperpigmentation, fight signs of ageing. This liquid is packed with antioxidants, vitamins E, C, B and other important minerals. Let’s not forget that it’s very gentle for your skin, without any added harmful ingredients.

Sip On Red Wine

If you love drinking alcohol occasionally, make it red wine. The chances are you’ve seen your grandma sip on a glass of red with lunch or dinner. It’s well known that this wine helps you age better thanks to its rich antioxidant content. It stimulates the production of collagen and elastin that are responsible for the youthful look of the skin. The polyphenols in red wine boost the even skin tone, while its antibacterial properties can fight acne. Aside from drinking it, you can also use it to mix with other fruits and oils and make a face mask.

Don’t Forget The Neck

The skin on your neck is just as important as your face. Give it love and care, because a wrinkled neck will easily give away your age even if your face looks perfect. Always, always, always drag the skincare products that you use to your decolletage and make sure to protect this area with sunscreen. This means religiously applying moisturiser and sunscreen in the morning on the face and neck, and soaking the skin with moisturiser before going to bed. Whenever you’re doing face masks, make sure you always apply them on the neck as well.

Oils Are Magic

All of our grandmothers kept oils in their beauty cabinets for multiple uses. Rosehip, Coconut, argan, grapeseed, tea tree, marula are just some of the examples that won’t cost you a fortune but will leave your skin smooth, hydrated and refreshed. There are many options on the market, but make sure you get the simplest formula without any additions.

Women who had the chance to grow up with their grandmothers and watched them do their beauty routine,will know how valuable and important their tips are. If you weren’t as lucky, we hope we have bundled the best of Grandma’s vintage tricks so you too canuse them in your everyday routine. They are all inexpensive, efficient and used for many generations.

Sarah Pelham is the Beauty & Wellness Expert for Bookwell.com.au, an online platform for instant bookings for hair, nails, beauty & massage appointments. For nearly four years Sarah has worked closely with hundreds of salon owners within the beauty and wellness industries. She has her finger on the pulse of new trends in this growing market