6.03.2016

Beauty Secrets From Mexico

Just in case you missed my 7482 Instagram/Facebook/Snapchat posts about it, but I was in Cancun last week. In fact, I'm in Atlanta, but my mind is still very much dreaming about Cancun. I've been to a few cities in Mexico many, many times and this trip was my favorite yet. I can still hear the waves, imagine the great food, and see the sunsets in my mind. It was the most relaxed I'd been in quite a while. 

I have a tradition when I travel overseas of hitting the stores for makeup and beauty products exclusive to that country. I search for snacks too, but that's another post. ;) 

And over the years, I've tried to get as many beauty secrets as I could when visiting Mexico. Most of the women I tried to talk to were busy working, so most of this advice comes from the entertainers at the different resorts. 

They were so gorgeous, so I had to find out exactly what they used. My Spanish was asi asi, their English was better, and together (along with me asking how to spell everything) we made it work. Here are my beauty secrets from Mexico:




--Tepezcohuite--This is a multi-purpose product that comes from the bark of the tepezcohuite tree. It's used for burns and for healing wounds. They use it in hospitals in Mexico. Yes, it works. I've used it for sunburns.

--Mamey Seed Oil--This helps condition lashes and encourages them to grow. I always pick up their IM Mascara, which is really good, and has mamey in it. And it comes in a pink tube! I've shared this a few times on social media over the years. The mascara is practically waterproof on me though!

--Prickly Pear/Cactus Water--I figured out these are the same thing and both are used in so many ways. They drink it (only this kind is safe for humans, not just any cactus). They use it in hair products. They use it to set makeup. It soothes, it hydrates, and it helps to reduce inflammation.

--Babussu Oil--This is so much better than coconut oil! It's not as greasy but gives the same benefits. It doesn't clog pores like coconut oil does (on me). I bought the oil (not in a product, just as is) and have used it on skin and hair. My new fave!!

FYI: You can buy any of these ingredients mentioned on Amazon or other online retailers. I've also found a few of the ingredients in Nuance beauty, which you can get at CVS.

Have you tried any of these before?



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40 comments:

  1. Cactus water - how interesting!! I tried to get beauty products when I was in Paris a few years ago just because they have amazing products for skin!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. Your trip looked absolutely wonderful and I'm glad you had such a great time

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  3. Thanks for sharing these products from Mexico. I need to try that oil and I love your snaps from your trip!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  4. I love Babassu oil, it is amazing, even though I have never tried it on its own.

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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  5. What beautiful snaps! And how interesting about the cactus water. I love that you search for beauty products from the country you are visiting, so fun to discover new products. Last time we were in Mexico, the only thing I was searching the drugstore for was cold medicine -- I was so sick haha! Have a great weekend!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  6. Prickly Pear / Cactus Water sounds awesome! I love the idea of shopping for beauty products exclusive to that country - I must do that the next time I travel!

    xx

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  7. How fun to try out beauty products unique to other countries! It sounds like you find so many gems that way! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I've never thought to try beauty products from places I visit. I always try the food. ;)

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  9. Why doesn't it surprise me that you'd check out beauty products in another country? ;) That post of you enjoying the drink in the pool has me wishing I was there! So relaxing!

    6 posts in one week IS so hard, I've done it before in the past!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  10. Your trip looked like a dream from all of your insta posts! The cactus/prickly pear water sounds so nice!

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  11. Oh my goodness I've always wanted to go to Cancun! I don't remember trying any of those ingredients before, at least not in their pure form. X

    ♥ Carly Susanne - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog


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  12. I love that you seek out local beauty products and snacks! That has to be one of the best things about visiting other countries :)

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  13. Oh I love learning about beauty products from other countries. Your trip looked amazing!

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  14. I loved following along on Insta! Looks like a really great trip!
    Lucky girl! :)

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  15. omggg i could totally use a trip to mexico! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  16. I have never heard of any of these products. Very interesting! I'm glad you had a good time in Mexico. I love Mexico! I didn't get to go this year unfortunately.

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  17. I've always tried out different food from places I visited, but I never thought of beauty products! All of these would be so much fun to try out, but the cactus water sounds really interesting, especially since it has so many different uses!

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  18. Your trip looked great, so glad you had a fun relaxing time! I like the sound of all of these I will have to find them somewhere or remember to pick them up next time I got to Mexico. Have a great weekend!

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  19. Thank you for sharing these, Elle:) I love hearing about beauty secrets from all over the world. I'm so curious to try that mascara now!

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  20. How fun, I have never thought to look at beauty products elsewhere! The Babussu Oil sounds super awesome! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  21. i have never been to mexico, hopefully one day. i loved following along, i totally felt like i was on vacay with you ;) the mascara with the mamey stuff sounds interesting!

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  22. Such a fun post! It is neat that you are always on the look out for great beauty products!

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  23. If I travels to other countries, I would be so excited to checkout stores for makeup and stuff too! Did you pick up any? If so, I'd love to see! I would totally look for snacks too. My mother in law is from Mexico so I've tried a handful of snacks and candy, I love it all!

    And that's so cool that you try to find beauty tips while you visit too! I would love to try Tepezcohuite for sunburns!

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  24. I haven't tried any of these! Your vacation pictures all look so dreamy :)

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  25. Such a fun post! I've actually tried the cactus water before, and was surprised at how good it actually was.

    Kathryn • The Fashionography

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  26. This is a great post.. loved going through it .....xoxo, neha

    www.theinstylejournal.com

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  27. This is the first time I'm reading about Babussu oil, Elle, thank you for the introduction. Will find out more about it. Do you know much about camellia oil? I'm currently using one and never heard much about it previously.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  28. I've got to look into Mamey Seed Oil for my sad little lashes. I enjoyed following along on your trip. I felt like I was in paradise too!

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  29. Oh wow how fun to have traveled here. And that Babussa oils sounds really good. What a great find.

    Allie of ALLIENYC
    www.allienyc.com

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  30. It's so cool how you do this when you travel! I've got to look into the Babussa oil. Seems that's got everyone else excited too!

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  31. That is actually an amazing idea when travelling. I always ask about local haunts or point of interest, never anything beauty related and I think I am going to adopt this on my next trip! I'd also love to try some prickly pear water. I can't say that I've seen anything over on my side of the world unfortunately.

    Sxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  32. wooow..those are some good items to use..Cactus water came as a surprise to me :D

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  33. How interesting learning what women in other countries use! The only one of these I have heard of before is Cactus water. How cool!

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  34. I didn't know about these products! I love learning about new oils, so this is great. Loved seeing your snaps and Instagram pics from Cancun!

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  35. I've been to Mexico SO many times and I've NEVER tried any of their beauty products...and wow...I've also never heard of cactus water. How interesting.

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  36. OOh, thanks for letting us in on the secret..! I need to make a trip to Mexico now, see ya...! ;)

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  37. This post was so fascinating Elle. It's interesting to read about what other countries swear by for beauty products. That babussu oil sounds great. I'm glad you had fun in Cancun!

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  38. Memorial day was hot here so I spent most day outside soaking up the sun with my daughter. Looks like you had a nice relaxing vacation on Cancun and a great Memorial Day. I have never heard of an oil that helps grow eyelashes but do they sell it in USA so I can buy it? Also, who knew all the great uses of cactus water? Thanks for sharing these - I learnt a lot.

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