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13 Beauty Secrets from Native Americans

13 Beauty Secrets from Native Americans

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Whenever we need to find a solution for our problems, we turn to different banks of knowledge. Seemingly, the world has it all today; we have products for everything from the hair on our head to our toenails but the question is doing we really?

One culture that has been grossly ignored, and wrongfully so, when it comes to seeking their help about beauty secrets and related tips is that of the Native Americans.

By a little bit of research, we were able to produce many hidden and easily available gems from the Native Americans that can be a proud and treasured part of even the most modern of Fashionista’s.

1-Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera is not as unknown as it once was a few years ago but it is still one of the greatest natural remedies discovered by the Native Americans. Most of the inhabited parts of the Native American reserves being rather dry and sandy, the people needed a source of natural and long-lasting hydration and that was Aloe Vera. Be it to rid yourself of a dry scalp or to help treat dry and/or sunburnt skin, Aloe Vera is the first choice of every nature-loving lady.

2-Bear Berry:

If you have ever had an unfortunate case of fungus on your scalp, be sure to thank the Native Americans for the shampoo you used! Bear Berry is the active ingredient in anti-fungal shampoos but even if you don’t (thankfully) have scalp fungus, you can boil bear berry leaves and rinse your hair with the water to get a cool feel that no shampoo can ever give you. Bear berry salve is also good for rashes and will help to heal any scratches on your head.

3-Corn:

In the parts where Native American reserves were in large numbers, corn enjoyed an importance as no other crop did. Corn was not only used for cooking but also for exfoliating. Corn was rubbed on the bodies of brides to help them get a youthful glow and acts as an exfoliator, an anti-bacterial agent and also helps to correct blood circulation in the body.

4-Juniper Roots:

You may have heard the name of this herb occasionally. Juniper roots have many different uses which range from using dried roots as a shampoo alternative to using boiled roots water as a bath water to help relieve many different skin ailments.

5-Fireweed:

Fireweed is a herb found easily in the Native American reserve areas because it was especially cultivated by the farmers for the harsh winters. Its dried stems help to keep skin and lips moisturized. It was also used for waterproofing rawhides.

6-Prickly Pear

Many of us have at least once ventured unknowingly into a branch of prickly pear at night. It is one of the most common cacti in the world and the Native Americans put it to good use. The leaves of the cactus are anti-inflammatory and are used to make a moisturizer that hydrates skin for long hours. Rubbing the leaves onto skin also improves the general appearance of skin and the texture as well.

7-Saw Palmetto:

Saw Palmetto was one of the most important beauty secrets by the Native Americans because it is a natural hormone regulator. The continued use of this plant helped women to rid of unwanted body hair.

8-Sweet grass:

Sweet grass enjoys an almost sacred status between our Native American friends. It is smoked in the place of tobacco to relieve the body of toxins and it was also burned as incense prior to burial. Boiling sweet grass and dipping one’s hair in the water leaves the hair shiny and fragrant. It is also a good remedy to treat wind chapped lips.

9-Wild Mint:

Wild Mint oil was used for multiple purposes. It was mainly used as fragrant oil for ones’ hair. It was also used as a bath salt to use when one had a particularly bad case of itching. Even today, if one finds themselves in a situation where they cannot stop itching, taking a bath in this magnificent herb helps immensely.

10-Wild Rose Bush:

Wild rose bushes or rose hips are a godsend for people who worry about wrinkles and the general health of their skins. Wild rose hips are mashed and used as a moisturizer even today. Apart from this, the oil extracts of this plant are used as skin-soothers for people who get bad reactions to cosmetics. This is also an active ingredient in anti-ageing creams and formulations.

11-Yarrow:

Sometimes if women find themselves with hair that does not smell good and continues to smell bad even after many washes, a yarrow and witch’s broom shampoo is made to relieve the condition.

12-Yucca:

If you want long and shiny locks like that of a true Native American, try a home-made Yucca hair remedy. When it comes to Native American Beauty Tips, Yucca is one of the most closely guarded secrets there is. People always remark and wonder at how Native Americans, either men or women can maintain their hair as they do even in the harshest of weather conditions. The answer to this, as only a few know is Yucca. Yucca can be used in many different ways ranging from simply boiling the roots until they form suds and then washing ones hair in that sudsy water to crushing the plant to make it a type of mixture. Used in any of these ways, Yucca always proves the best remedy if you want long and silky locks. This is also one of the major reasons why many shampoo and cosmetic industries are now actually cultivating their own yucca plantations in order to help keep up with the demands of their customers. However, nothing beats natural and pure Yucca is simply much better than the chemical infused Yucca any company can ever produce.

13-Jojoba Oil:

Jojoba, again, is now no longer a secret but it is still a priceless asset. Using jojoba oil, Native American women were able to make their hair soft even in the harshest conditions. Also, latest research suggests that bathing in a Jojoba extract helps to make skin softer and tighter thus removing wrinkles and giving a youthful and age-defying look.



Comments

  1. Amani says

    May 7, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Hi
    I’ve got an inflamed lip and it’s really swollen
    What should I do?!
    I don’t wan something expensive thx
    Btw taking anti byotics

    Reply
    • hira khan says

      May 8, 2014 at 12:34 am

      You can make an herbal ointment with the help of turmeric power. For this you need to mix little bit of turmeric power with fuller’s earth and cold water. Mix it properly and then apply it over the affected area. Allow it to dry for some time and then clean the lips with lukewarm water. Repeat the process twice a day to get rid of the pain and swelling. The antiseptic properties present in turmeric will also prevent further infection. Take a teaspoon of honey and dip a fresh cotton ball in it and then apply it directly to the affected lips. Leave for about twenty minutes and then rinse the area with cold water. Follow this remedy two to three times a day.

      Reply
  2. Arzoo says

    May 11, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Wow these are some unique and unknown beauty secrets Hira, thanks for sharing this with us.

    Reply
    • hira khan says

      May 11, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      I am glad that you like it. I will share this type of amazing posts again so keep visiting.

      Reply
  3. tejinder says

    May 12, 2014 at 2:29 am

    lovely n informative post dear
    i want to try jojoba oil…:)

    my recent one :http://www.vanitynoapologies.com/2014/05/bourjois-rouge-edition-velvet-lipstick-velvet-02-frambourjoise-review-swatches.html

    Reply
    • hira khan says

      May 12, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      yes please try and give us your feedback.

      Reply
  4. Amani says

    May 13, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Hi
    It’s Amani again
    Do you know any nail art that you can maybe share with us xx
    With thanks…

    Reply
    • hira khan says

      May 14, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      Dear i have already written a post regarding nail art please check it out.
      https://hirabeautytips.com/5-best-nail-art-design-ideas-2014/

      Reply
    • Perico says

      September 8, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      This inrifmatoon is off the hizool!

      Reply
  5. Anshul says

    May 14, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Those are some amazing tips!!! <3 I didnt know about the fireweed!! WOW!!! MIND BLOWN!! <3 Thank you for such an informative post dear!!

    http://anshul90.com

    Reply
    • hira khan says

      May 14, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      Thanks for liking. Chamerion angustifolium, commonly known as Fireweed.

      Reply
  6. Rifat says

    August 16, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Hi,How can i remove childhood scar.I have tried many things but nothing affect.So please tell me some effective tips.

    Reply
  7. Poonpo says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Now these are not secrets any more because i have read them all :D :D LOL !! hhaha

    Reply
  8. Deborah says

    October 2, 2015 at 8:46 am

    I am Native American and would like to know what I can do for anti aging treatment. I am 41 and I have a lot of wrinkles and loose skin around my eyes like my father and grandmother . They both wrinkled early. I am half Cherokee and half Choctaw .

    Reply
    • hira khan says

      October 6, 2015 at 1:48 am

      dear I already mention that jojoba oil and wild rose bush is very good to get rid of wrinkles and tighten loose skin.

      Reply
  9. Miya says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Hi hira is there a certain place you get Yucca or is it not sold in stores

    Reply
  10. w. Cartet says

    March 6, 2016 at 8:46 am

    how about using American Indian in the photo instead of a person who is not an American Indian But someone dressed up to look like an American Indian……. it’s 2016 you got to do better no really you got to do better

    Reply
    • Anon says

      April 28, 2017 at 10:23 pm

      Agreed, It’s unfortunate us natives can’t find any information about something as simple as skincare without running into pictures of white girls in purple pom pom headdresses.

      Reply
  11. Helen Marshall says

    April 13, 2016 at 2:36 am

    Always loved Native Americans beautiful hair. Now I know why. But, I am surprised as the use from what mother nature gives. They are smarter than doctors and wiser then most people. And no I am not Native American,

    Reply
  12. lisa dolan says

    April 26, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    Hello hira khan

    I was wondering if you know of any natural native american ( No chemicals) Shampoo and conditioners without coconuts ( have allergies) and most store bought soaps, shampoos, and conditioners i cant use i break out in hives.

    Reply
  13. ShaJane says

    March 30, 2017 at 9:11 am

    Thanks for sharing these beauty secrets. I use Aloe vera on my face regularly.

    Reply
  14. Queen Marilyn says

    January 21, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    I Love This Article…What Are The Different Types Of Native American Hair Types,Which One Will Grow Faster & How Long Does It Grow Per Month? Thank You.

    Reply
  15. Helen says

    February 9, 2018 at 11:09 pm

    This is great info, but where can you get these plants, herbs etc?

    Reply

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