Abuelitas always know best! Many are especially savvy when it comes to at-home beauty remedies that instantly make us feel like goddesses. Whether it's a cure for cellulite, stretch marks or thin hair, there's a beauty recipe out there that has been passed down from generation to generation. Let your inner and outer beauty shine with these natural beauty remedies courtesy of abuela.
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For teeth whitening
Abuela knows how to get those pearly whites even whiter. All you do is create a paste using two drops of hydrogen peroxide, one teaspoon of baking soda and a toothbrush.
For strong nails
Weak and brittle nails were always abuela's weakness. A garlic nail treatment is the perfect natural home remedy for stronger nails. Just add one clove of minced garlic to your favorite top coat bottle. Apply the polish and use a slice of lemon to remove the garlic smile from your fingernails.
For acne
Abuelita also has secrets about how to maintain a radiant complexion. Use a spot on acne treatment by creating a paste using 1/2 a tablespoon of turmeric and 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil. Leave treatment for 15 minutes or overnight and rinse.
For dark underarms
Armpits should never look bad! That's a lesson from abuela. Instead, exfoliate the skin using a combination of 4 teaspoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1 lemon. Once you rinse, you'll notice the dark underarms will appear lighter.
For long hair
Yes, abuelita even knew a way to make your hair grow faster! Mix together a hair treatment using 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of rosemary oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. These ingredients allow for your hair follicles to expand and grow.
For brighter skin
Shining bright is something abuelas know how to do well! To brighten the skin, create a face mask by mashing red grapes and mixing two tablespoons of white flour. Leave on skin for 10 minutes and rinse.
For cellulite
Minimizing the appearance of cellulite is easy with this abuelita home remedy. Create a scrub using 1/2 cup of coffee grounds, 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Rub onto skin in a circular motion, rinse with warm water and pat skin dry with a towel.
For dry cuticles
Abuelita's home remedy for cracked cuticles always works best. Mix 1 teaspoon of raw honey, 1 teaspoon of aloe vera juice and 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a bowl. Massage mixture to cuticles and leave for a few minutes. Apply lotion after rinsing.
For frizzy hair
Combating the frizz could be even more difficult during the summer months. Try this abuela remedy by mixing equal parts olive oil, honey and vinegar. Apply the conditioning treatment to hair and rinse after 15 minutes. Hair will feel smoother and frizz-free!
For stretch marks
Chances are that this beauty remedy has been passed down from generation to generation. In a large container, combine 8 oz. of cocoa butter, 10 collagen soft liquid gel supplements and 2 or 3 oz. of vitamin E oil. The stretch mark cream works miracles!
For baby soft skin
This body scrub works for anytime of the year. Mix together 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of organic coconut oil (in solid form) and 1/3 cup of almond oil. Apply to skin in a circular motion and rinse for baby soft skin!
