Beauty Secrets from Latina Moms that Actually Work

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You're a Latina so chances are beauty secrets in your family have been passed down from generation to generation. Your abuelita has done her part sharing her amazing home remedies with her daughter which she might have learned from her own madre, and this time she's bestowing that knowledge onto you.

Ever wonder how people in the past maintain healthy skin without going under the knife? With these traditional beauty secrets passed on to you, consider yourself lucky.

If your mom is a little too pushy when it comes to following her beauty rules you'll thank her one day for introducing these regimen and thank yourself for following all of her tips throughout the years. You may think these beauty secrets are old but they're not outdated. In fact, there's plenty of science and truth behind the secrets in her routine.

Here are beauty secrets from Latina moms that actually work:

1. Use almond oil as a nighttime serum.

The oil that comes from these delicious tree nuts is commonly used as a natural ingredient in skin and hair care.

Almond oil is a great source of vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. In fact, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of this nutty oil delivers 26% of the recommended daily intake.

Meanwhile, when applied on skin especially at night, the oil is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated and locking in all of the skin's moisture.

2. Add avocado oil to a hair conditioner for more shine.

Avocado oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E. This miracle oil works wonders to strengthen and make your hair shinier. Moreover, applying this to your scalp as a hot oil mask can help to reduce dandruff and other problems caused by a dry, flaky scalp. If you still haven't included this in your beauty regimen, start doing it now!

3. Make honey with oatmeal your go-to face mask.

Oatmeal contains avenanthramides, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe itchy, dry and irritated skin.

If you have acne or deals with dry, sensitive skin, the honey-oat mask will help your skin stay young and smooth. Do it once a week and your skin glow naturally!

4. Get your brows looking right with castor oil.

Applying castor oil to your eyebrow regularly helps lubricate the hair shaft, increasing flexibility and decreasing the chance of breakage.

Moreover, this is also the remedy if you experience seborrhoeic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the scalp and even on the eyebrows. Apply castor oil to your eyebrows to moisturize dry, irritated skin and reduce flaking.

Take a Q-tip and apply it directly on the brows every night to make them grow faster and thicker.

5. Put coconut oil in your hair.

Coconut oil is believed to be the best oil to use on your hair to reduce protein loss and keep it looking healthy. It contains fatty acid called lauric acid which is more easily absorbed deep into the hair shaft compared to other plant-based oils.

Apply it to your hair before you wash them to keep some of that moisture locked in. You can also use it as a leave on conditioner after shampooing. A teaspoon will keep your hair hydrated and protectant your scalp from heat.

6. Fight wrinkles with vitamin C.

If your mama does not allow you to leave the table without eating your fruits, thank her because this vitamin C from fruits works an antiaging serum all over your body. If you want to protect your body from diseases and keep your skin youthful and radiant at the same time, don't forget your vitamin C.