Salma Hayek, 58, shares her secret for a flawless complexion: 'It wakes the skin up'
The actress revealed that she doesn't cleanse her face in the morning. Instead, she relies on rose water.
By Jeanine Edwards, Yahoo Life Shopping
With their access to world-renowned dermatologists and top-of-the-line products, it's no wonder we often turn to celebs for skin-care secrets we can use ourselves. Part of their job is looking good, so they usually know a thing or two. To wit: Salma Hayek always ranks as one of the most stunning women in the world, so when she shares her beauty tips, we listen. If you can believe it, Hayek has said that she skips washing her face when she wakes up. "I never cleanse my skin in the morning. My grandmother taught me that at night your skin replenishes all the things you lost during the day," Hayek told the New York Times. Instead, she relies on rose water. "It's so gentle and wakes the skin up."
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Rose water has been a superstar skin-care ingredient since ancient times. Experts say it has anti-inflammatory properties; plus, it can soothe the skin and add much-needed moisture and hydration.
Intrigued? There are many ways to add rose water to your daily routine. In addition to using the ingredient in the morning to give your skin a gentle boost, many people also spritz it on throughout the day when their complexion is feeling dull, drab and dry. "This mist is incredibly refreshing and soothing, perfect for hydrating my skin throughout the day," one Amazon shopper wrote about The Heritage Store's Rosewater Refreshing Facial Mist. Another option? Use rose water as a makeup remover. "At night I take off my makeup with coconut oil. Then I use rose water to take off the residuals," Hayek revealed.
Ready to upgrade your beauty regimen with a little rose water? There are lots of top-rated sprays to choose from.
More than 2,300 Amazon shoppers have given this vegan, paraben- and sulphate-free face spray five-star rave reviews. It's designed for all skin types and is made with pure rose water and hyaluronic acid to deliver maximum hydration. Shoppers say it also soothes redness and irritation. "I bought this product because of stress-related skin irritation on my neckline, which looks like a severe sunburn. After two applications (morning/night), the redness was down by 50%. After three days, it is nearly gone and no itchiness! Did not think it would work this well and so fast! Great smell and light, soothing feel. Highly recommend!" one fan commented.
Made without harsh dyes or alcohol, this product has earned an impressive 3,300 five-star ratings. According to the brand, this spray has been a top seller for over 50 years and can be used as a moisturizer or a makeup setter. "Amazed," one reviewer wrote. "Honestly, I just bought this to have a nice-smelling mist to spritz on my face when I get stressed, but I am so impressed because the moisturizing claim is no lie. I had super dry patches on my face that regular moisturizer had no effect on, and after spritzing this on my face 2-3 times per day my face is super smooth and the dry patches are gone. The scent is really nice, too. Treat yourself!"
This spray has garnered 35,000-plus loves on Sephora, and shoppers rave that it's refreshing, moisturizing and smells amazing. "This product is amazing!" one of them wrote. "I use it every day and have bought now two full-size and three minis!"
Another fan added, "Perfect for my sensitive skin and minimal make up. I use it anytime of the day to refresh my skin, hair and makeup. The scent is light and refreshing, does not feel stiff when dried."
If you're wary about trying new products on your skin, then you may appreciate that this spray is 100 per cent pure and organic. The only ingredient is Moroccan rose water. Shoppers who've tried this spritz appreciate that it's chemical-free and packaged in a BPA-free, aesthetically pleasing glass bottle.
"I love this product and I would definitely buy it again, it smells amazing like the most delicious smelling rose. This product is gentle on the skin while leaving my skin moist," one customer shared.
"I recently tried the Rose Water Facial Mist and I must say, it's truly amazing! Not only is it vegan, but it's also perfect for those with sensitive skin like mine," one shopper said of this facial toner that's said to soften skin.
Another wrote, "I'm so glad I found this little gem of a product. After removing my makeup and before moisturizing, I use the rose toner to freshen and remove any traces of lingering makeup."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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