Italian Beauty Secrets
Italian women are amongst the most beautiful women in the world. Icons such as Monica Belluci and Sophia Loren have made timeless elegance synonymous with glossy hair, a sun-kissed glow, and effortless beauty - a look that is desired around the world. From skincare to beauty, lifestyle, and attitude, there is so much that we can learn from Italian women about beauty and style.
Here are a few beauty secrets you need to know, to look and feel as confident and glamorous as the women of Italy.
Skincare
The face of Italian beauty starts with a simple yet effective skincare routine. Focus on building a skincare routine that specifically works for your needs rather than buying every product on the market. For Italian women, hydration is key to plump, glowy, youthful-looking skin. Invest in facial mists and serums to keep skin hydrated and indulge in a nourishing moisturiser and SPF to keep skin radiant and healthy throughout the day.
Italian skincare also stands out for its approach to natural remedies and ingredients. From botanical extracts to herbal remedies and essential oils, Italy’s rich landscape provides healthy and traditional skincare for all women.
"It's an Italian secret that goes back generations. We believe in nurturing the skin with what nature has provided us.”
- Artist, photographer, and stylist Rosanne Elettra
Beauty
A good skincare routine is the perfect base for achieving the everyday Italian glow before makeup but, Italian makeup is about embracing your natural beauty. The main elements of an Italian beauty routine are a fresh-faced glow, plenty of mascara to emphasise your beautiful eyes, and a hint of colour on the cheeks and lips for the perfect sun-kissed touch. The most effective beauty routine will not look heavy on the skin but light and dewy, highlighting your best features.
Signature Scent
The final touch to any beauty routine is the scent. Find a scent that you love and makes you feel confident. Use that as your signature scent and the final touch of elegance that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
Haircare
When it comes to hair care, Italian women love to focus on nourishment and embracing their natural texture. Long, glossy, and thick hair is a staple for Italian women, and they never miss it when it comes to their luscious locks. Italian women love to embrace high-quality products, from scalp treatments to nourishing shampoo and conditioners to oils and serums, haircare is an essential part of the self-care beauty routine.
Life Style
Italian women naturally glow from within because of their daily habits and lifestyle. Coffee is more than just a social moment with friends or a rush of energy before work; caffeine is a known antioxidant that protects the skin from damage, fights signs of ageing, and boosts skin radiance.
“I’d rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0.”
– Sophia Loren
Consuming a Mediterranean diet also has many health benefits. The diet, which prioritises healthy fats, plant-based protein, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, is full of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids essential for your hair, skin, and nails. For skin, a Mediterranean diet boosts skin radiance, and fights acne and inflammation while fighting signs of ageing and tiredness.
Attitude
Confidence is the ultimate beauty secret!
Italian women are so much more than what you see on the outside. They are strong, intelligent, elegant, charming, romantic and confident.
These women exude confidence without being arrogant, kind, and polite rather than abrupt and cold, and attractive without being self-centered or vain. You know who you are, love who you are, and own it.
“I know many beautiful people and their lives are just so terrible. They feel so uncomfortable with themselves. Being comfortable is not about what you look like, but how you feel…”
– Monica Bellucci