5 Mediterranean skin care secrets

• February 23, 2020

Mediterraneans are passionate people who are always living life to the fullest. Our strong personalities are emphasized by our love to eat, drink and be happy every day. As it happens, the Mediterranean Sea has given the world so many legends, one of the healthiest diets, and to this day Mediterranean women fascinate the world.
With beauty inscribed in their DNA and beautiful skin all year round, how do these women feel good and look even better? It’s all in the way they take advantage of the natural resources around them.
Let’s check out some of the Mediterranean women’s best kept secrets and how can we all benefit from them.

1. They embrace the sun
Around the Mediterranean are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, so naturally Mediterranean women love the sun. They can’t hide from it, and they don’t want to. So instead of being scared of wrinkles (which you are going to get anyway), just enjoy the sun while protecting yourself with a good sunscreen.
The sun is not only good for your skin, it’s good for the soul. Always wear lots of sunscreen everywhere, and don’t use tanning beds (that’s a big no-no).

2. They put olive oil on everything
Olive oil was called the “liquid gold” in ancient times. This rich anti-oxidant packs a ton of beauty benefits and has been famously used as a moisturizer.
With anti-aging vitamin E and hydrating squalene, it heals and restores skin elasticity. Olive oil also has incredible curative properties as it’s a natural source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and omega acids. Apply it to your face, hands and whole body to get youthful skin that is instantly hydrated, refreshed, and softened.

3. They love yogurt
Yogurt is a part of daily life around the Mediterranean, and not only as a staple of our diet. It’s famously used as a sunburn relief, as well as a face mask.
Being a natural form of lactic acid, yogurt contains AHA’s which gently peel the dead skin cells off your face. Applying a yogurt mask will cool your skin and dissolve any build-up that is clogging your pores.
We like to mix it with a little honey or with olive oil, and remove with a warm cloth after 10 minutes.

4. They know the power of pomegranate
As far as symbolism and mythology, pomegranate has been used throughout history. Associated with fertility, desire, rebirth and eternal life, this powerful fruit contains three times the antioxidant properties of red wine or green tea. It is a rich source of anthocyanins, vitamins A, C, and E; and minerals, all effective in combatting free-radicals that cause premature aging.
In addition, pomegranate has significant astringent properties due to its tannins content, which results in tightening the pores and strengthening the epidermis. This makes it ideal to use for oily and combination skin.

5. They indulge in dark chocolate
To look beautiful you have to be happy, and endorphins make you happy. Therefore indulging in a piece of dark chocolate will instantly make you happy, since it instantly increases the levels of endorphins and serotonin in your brain.
Furthermore, dark chocolate contains amino acids and flavonoids, which are antioxidants that will provide protection and nourishment for the skin.
(Check out our blog about the benefits of chocolate right here: http://drcosti.com/lovechocolate/)
Another option to indulge is to exfoliate your elbows and knees with a homemade scrub of chocolate and sea salt. Rub on while soaking in your bath, and let the extra soak provide its full soothing properties.

Isn’t the Mediterranean just wonderful? Blue skies, a blue sea and an endless love of everything beautiful. Go ahead, indulge and be happy because the prettiest face is a happy one.