My Grandma who was is her late teens and early 20s during the 1940s taught me about skin care and beauty habits. She spoke about exfoliating with a wash cloth all over (which seemed so tedious) and always using lotion on your body and face cream. Finish with pats of body powder, all over and concentrating on specific areas. Then using lotion on your hands throughout the day, everyday. She would also use witch hazel and made sure to clean the inside of her ears. There is nothing worse than going to a hair salon with dirty ears. She also spoke about having clean manicured nails that were polished and toe nails/feet that were properly maintained. Perfume was a must but only quality perfume. Fragrances like Shalimar, Joy and Chanel 5. Always wear clean clothing and "under garments" But most important was taking care of your teeth and making sure your hair was neat and styled. She had so many more tips but that is just some. The women of her time were incredibly polished. Doing the same today, would be very time consuming.
Just a note: at the time it was really common to use talc powder in the intime parts, that has been proved to cause ovarian cancer. So just leave everything clear down there ;)
Ria C, I’d love to hear some more of your Grandma’s tips. Of course it all seems so obvious…..but reading it so clearly and simply, with such enthusiasm, really inspires me.
I love these old 40s PSA videos. We really need them still today, cuz they are literally teaching the basics that ppl just don't seem to do or know anymore.
I love how he says we don't need to spend a fortune on unnecessary stuff and to basically just do your best with what you have. Can we bring that clarity of thinking back please? (I say this knowing full well that I'm about to spread like 200 bucks of products on my face before bed haha)
@@Lisa-pk9zq He's not wrong. You really think your skin gets cleaner from a $4 product vs. a $20? You could use a drop of dish soap in water and wash your face and follow it up with a small bit of hand lotion. The cosmetics and beauty product industry is a multi-trillion dollar business for a reason: People think they need to buy expensive and a whole bunch of things. Marketing exists to convince people they need things, so the company's owner can have their million dollar house. Same with household cleaners. You don't need a toilet cleaner, sink cleaner, tub and tile cleaner, etc., etc. It all does the same thing: Clean.
Some girls sadly have no mom/ gma/ whatever to teach em this stuff. What a quality video for those young( I should say people,not girls sorry just thought of it) people who may need basic advice. And he's really very gentle and pleasant sounding😊
everything I’ve seen from this time period on beauty advice had hygiene as a focal point. They are all more about taking care of yourself rather than artificial tips to beautify yourself and it’s all incredibly uplifting from my perspective. Wish it was more like this these days.
They're not selling anything. That's the difference. Also, it amazes me how many people complain about Instagram and Tik tok. I've never been on either, never had an account. It's much easier not to complain when you plan your life around the things you do like, and remove yourself from those you don't.
Routines like this are why my grandmother lived from 1900-2008!! When she died at 108 she had all of her teeth, (she only brushed with baking soda) never wore deodorant & was still getting around on her own!! She refused triple bypass open heart surgery twice & lived another 60 years!! I loved listening to her stories…she was a wonderful person!!
@@elleni-41I do too. My grandfather used to brush with baking soda. I started doing it cause if it was good for him it's good enough for me. Plus I like the taste.😊
My client who is 96 does not use $500 worth of beauty products, takes vitamins, never smoked and still walks (short distances now) to maintain her weight. She looks 75 and is in great health. We’ve completely over complicated everything!
@@audreyf9092 it’s called taking care of yourself. Her parents died at 65 and 74. Genetics wasn’t on their side. She is a minimalist and maintains a healthy lifestyle without needing a mountain of money.
@@catspjs6229 I agree 👍 💯 I'm determined to take excellent care of myself so I won't be a burden on anyone. I don't have great genetics but I do have choices.
@@r.j.whitaker Same here! Do not want to burden my only pumpkin. I want to do what I can to remain independent and be of example that way. I know that being pass a certain age does not mean you have to break down.
Does anyone beside me feel sad of the thought this woman has passed away regardless of how hard she took care of herself and her looks and was happy in this video? I know it is not logical but I just feel sad when I see such old videos with people filled with life that are no longer alive. Then I blame myself for feeling this way so I was wondering is anyone here like me ..?
I guess how accept it is asking myself : is there a point in being happy when I know I might be sad next time? And my answer to that is learning to enjoy my happiness while it lasted and learn to enjoy my sadness as it will pass and learn to enjoy my youth while it lasts and enjoy my old age wether I become restricted or not. It was not a waste to be born even if we're going to die. I know I came here for a purpose and I'm learning to be happy with every thing that comes my way☺️ be it good or bad. And I've decided to believe in life after death and feel safe with the thought that I won't just disappear like I never happened.
Back to the basics! It’s nice to see anatomically correct faces and bodies (meaning no plastic surgery, though I know some actresses had that back then)
@@xolovenicole Ok. How about “natural.” Does that suit you better? You saw I said “no plastic surgery.” Take in consideration that I’m a nurse and anatomical is the scientific language I use, if you want to be culturally sensitive to others. Now, I’m sorry, let’s move on ✌🏼 Edit: *Actors. My fault I didn’t ask what pronouns they like to be addressed by. I’m she/her/they/them fyi
I love how knowledgeable they were even back then. I never knew they were aware of skin damage, hair damage, nail damage etc to the extent that this video shows. It’s really interesting and impressive ((:
I'll remember those words at the end whenever I feel too depressed to clean myself. Thank you very much for reinvigorating that feeling of self worth I had lost so long ago
I absolutely love the simplicity of this beautiful routine. Women were way more beautiful in them days. Today women are overwhelmed by constant advertising and competition over obsessing with their skin so much they ruin it by the age of 30. Young girls pumping their face full of fillers and botox, hair extensions so they all look the same. This is the sort of advertising I applaud less pressure and celebrate being unique. ❤
Washing hair once every two weeks...I can only dream. I have Asian hair that gets oily quickly so I usually have to wash every 2-3 days, which I now finally know is normal for my ethnicity. It took me a longgg time to learn that the whole infrequent washing thing was not meant for people like me. There are always so many tips online that talk about how washing too frequently is unhealthy, and I always felt like there was something wrong with my hair for not adhering to those rules. I used to watch movies growing up where they talked about washing their hair like it was some big event and I always laughed it off, never thinking it was actually a real thing since I washed my hair on the regular. Sad that it took me so long to learn that there's another set of "rules" specifically for my hair type.
I can relate! In high school I’d wash mine every day because it would get greasy looking so fast. I didn’t even know other people were going days or weeks in between washes! 😂
I have oily hair as well, two weeks would make me look like a walking bowl of spaghetti. If I wear it up (which I normally do), I can go 3 days before I wash it again. I feel it falls out quicker too if my scalp is oily.
I was born in 1990 and have always followed this routine. No one told me to, I just did it like this. As I’ve gotten older I have started washing my hair more often though.
I’ll be 27 this year but I used to use cold cream when I was around 18/19. Worked like a charm! They still sell it. My great great grandmother used it, she was born in 1904. She hardly wore makeup, but she swore by her skin care. I love how straightforward and to the point this is. Simplicity is where it’s at! And safety razors are awesome! My husband uses one and swears by it.
I use the Ponds Cold Cream cleanser. It works like magic and leaves my face so soft and clean. I’m 40 and people usually think I’m in my mid 20s. 😊I guess it works🤷🏻♀️😂
@@jackpapillion469 it’s like oil cleanser but in the form of cream, it is used to remove make-up and sunscreen before using your regular foaming cleanser, it is very gentle and alcohol-free so it won’t dry up your skin.
"Your hair should be washed once every 2 weeks" 😵💫If I wouldn't wash my hair for 2 weeks straight it would look, smell and feel terrible. After 4-5 days it looks super greasy, if it gets to 7 days or more without washing my scalp gets itchy and irritated and my hair starts falling. Maybe for some people once every 2 weeks can work, but for me is a big no.
@@Bluetail19 my Mother washed her hair in the sink on Thursdays every other week. As mentioned in the video, it has to do with soaking and rinsing. Soaking it in vinegar truly does bring shine and health, as well as vinegar baths. I wash my hair every week and a half: working towards once a month. It is healthier and shinier than it's ever been (I am 52 yrs old).
I’m oily after one day and my hair is flat & greasy. I used to wash every day. Now I wash every other day. I would look horrible after not washing for two weeks!!
I reckon your hair will adjust. I used to have to wash mine everyday but now once to twice a week is totally fine for it (obviously i still shower my body everyday) and it looks like second day hair by the time it’s time to wash it again.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I've tried going once a week, it causes sores, too much oil, and horrible smell and hair fall. I can't even go 3 days. I've been around people that wash their hair once a week or longer and they flat out stink 🦨.
It's interesting to see someone from the 1940s using a shower. My grandparents were born in the 1920s and even in the 1970s and 80s they always took a bath. I thought it was strange until I read that showers weren't used widely until the 50s and 60s. And after that baths were for kids, older people who were used to it or someone wanting to unwind. This is a really good video. Women of that time look so classy. Look at her gorgeous robe and beautiful nightgowns. By the 70s/80s it was t shirts, lol
@@namedrop721 in the first few seconds of the video “the best way to clean your skin is still the old fashioned use of soap, hot water…” also brisk means fast or quick it only means cold but fresh in conjunction with weather or wind. 😘
My grandmother was born in 1908, and I remember she would wash her hair very infrequently. She would also put her hair in pin curls like that. I also remember how odd it was that even though she had a shower, she would always take baths, and then wash her hair while kneeling on the outside of the tub, or in the sink. Kind of like the girl did in the video. I always thought it was weird - you have a shower, why not do it all in one like we do today?
I don't like washing my hair in the shower, so I bend over the tub and stick my head under the faucet, then wear a shower cap to avoid my hair getting wet later on. I have long, thick hair, and if I washed it in the shower, I'd run out of hot water before it was time to finish bathing myself. LOL
My grandma did that too. Washed her hair only once a week, and bent over in the sink. My head is full of sores if I go more than 3 days without shampooing and no way would I ever break my back trying to wash it in a sink.
@@feverspell Yeah, I wouldn't think it was weird now, because I'm an adult and get that people have their reasons or preferences for how they do things. When I was little, though, she was the only one I saw doing that, so didn't understand why she didn't do things the same way as the other adults. 🤣
It’s strange now, but back then, people didn’t wash their hair as much. Washing your hair once a month was considered frequent. They were very into brushing their hair 100 strokes every night. Also remember that the shampoo they used is much harsher than what we use today.
This was back when real bar soap was used. Not chemically soaps and liquid detergents, which is what shampoo is. Modern shampoo is not soap. This advice was so helpful to me! I wash my hair in homemade cold process soap and find it hard to keep up with our modern style of hair stripped with detergent and then rehydrated with conditioner. I loved seeing this video!
@@mstickney6612 its probably why they could go that long between washings. It's funny how everyone back then didn't wash their hair everyday and they were fine. It may have to do with the hairstyles they were eating back then as well. They weren't free-flowing styles. Lol
A simple and cheap exfoliant that I use is baking soda (face and body). For some odd reason it seems to make your skin feel moisturized as well. I've just recently tried the baking soda on my scalp every once in a while, not all of the time. It makes your hair soft and does give your scalp a clean feeling.
when the man said to wash your hair every two weeks my heart stopped cause I can barely keep my hair from being oily and filled with dandruff for more than 3 days!
@@_oddsandends I don’t think brushing twice a day does anything bad☺️ I don’t have time to brush twice. I have heard it is good to brush in the morning and at night everyday though❤️
was this man the only narrator that existed back then or did they all have the exact same voice? I swear I've heard this man in every vintage video ever.
In all the videos I have seen regarding vintage beauty routines I don't think I've ever heard one talking about body lotions or moisturizers. I wonder why. Obviously they were around back then.
Another advantage they had back then was an incredible diet and portion control that we’ve since lost. They ate meat, vegetables, fruit, and grain- but all minimally processed, none of it was GMO or pumped full of hormones, and they weren’t contaminated with nearly as much pesticides and pollutants. Sugary drinks were also FAR less consumed as was sugar in general. Their meal portions were much more balanced and their expertise more frequent and integrated into their everyday activities. That’s why people think fondly on this era despite its obvious flaws- life was in many ways much simpler.
I remember watching this video 3 years back. After watching it, I decided to adopt these habits. In those days I was suffering from terrible acne for over more than a year after I hit the age of 21. That was the most depressing time of life as I used quadruple medicines and expensive skincare products with absolutely no results. This video made me realise I should stick to natural remedies and make the most out of what I have and I can afford. Within hardly a year of following these tips I saw incredible progress. 3 years down, my skin has completely reversed my acne issues, and looks more stunning than it EVER did! I do get some pimples here and there once in a while but it is never a big deal as they dont last longer than a few days. Whats lovely about this routine is that it is wayyy simpler than it looks and it's not even close to being as time consuming as a "regular skincare routine" of this era oughts to be. I m so glad to have stuck to this golden advice as it helped me so much and I deeply wish more women could do the same. It is never too late ladies. Stay clean, stay healthy. :-) dont be lazy!
I use a diy face pack and lip pack daily which also cleans and exfoliates the skin. After i have my shower, I put a diy moisturizer I make with aloe vera gel and castor oil which I put on my lashes and eyebrows too. Then sunscreen. Then done with face. For body, just soap and body lotion
I have acne (with or without pus) on my face and chest. Two people (a boy and a girl) from my family told me that these imperfections had to be fixed. I never gave importance to those blemishes in the past, but even so, I paid 36 dollars for a dermatological consultation and the dermatologist told me that he had to follow this treatment: I must reduce the consumption of fats and dairy products. For the face: 1 sunscreen, 1 facial soap, 1 micellar water and 2 facial acne products For the chest: 2 products for chest acne. All this made a sum of 177 dollars (my god...) and I bought all of it. The change wasn't that big, but still, I did it for my appearance and for the 2 people. Right now, I only use facial soap, sunscreen and I have a balanced/healthy diet. I still have those imperfections, but they don't affect my self-esteem and I am normal, happy and calm. In fact, it never affected my self-esteem, I never cared (if it was about me); I did that for others.
Acne is caused by dairy products. If doctors tell you it's hormonal, it's the usual lies. Hormone imbalances are also caused by the food we ingest. Remove all dairy from your diet and you'll see an improvement in all your health!
Everything we still say today yet act like it was never done before.... like women used to double cleanse: first with cold cream then with soap & water.... look at the "directions" of small church booklets for newlyweds! It's amazing how they instruct both bride and groom to keep themselves attractive and in shape....
Nice beauty video on personal hygiene, skincare and hair care. Her skin and eyebrows are flawless. A natural beauty without tonnes of makeup or expensive skin products
Not only does he say expensive products aren’t necessary but I love the lack of blatant product placement. I like the idea of finding affordable, simple skin care that works for you personally, instead of a specific expensive cream recommended by a model that makes a lot more money than us. My skin has been quite content since switching to simpler and less products. Always remember sunscreen!!!
This video may be made in 1940s, but I still follow these procedure even in 2023. These procedures actually gives out best results in a long run. Trust me, I am 26+ now, still have never been to any salon for any kind of skin treatment, still my skin is quite good; soft, spotless, and smooth. Coincidentally, I too have just same length of hair just like her.
I am 53 and I have never had any skin treatment either. Only now am I starting to see some crow's feet. But otherwise I have always cleansed my skin (gently, not savagely like she did in the shower), added moisturizer and sunscreen. I always wear a ball cap/visor or a safari hat when hiking. I drink lots of water.
Pretty much everything he said rings true. I have cut out all dyes and most styling products and just spritz my hair now with reverse osmosis water. Mine’s naturally curly so spritzing with water simply wakes up my curls. I stopped washing it except for about once a week but I brush my hair several times a day…well wide tooth comb. I wish I had a nice brush. My mom’s was boar hair and I loved how it felt. I don’t wear perfume but wash daily, of course, except bathing for me is now almost ritualistic, never a dashed shower. I love my beauty routines and yup, crazy inexpensive!! 😂
In the morning if my face is a little puffy, I’ll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1,000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water-activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. “Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask, which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturiser, then an anti-ageing eye balm followed by a final moisturising protective lotion.” PS if you know; you know.
More simple, yet also more difficult, especially for a woman. Women couldn't even have their own bank accounts without a man to co-sign it, and God forbid you wanted a career after marriage -- it wasn't impossible, but it was heavily frowned upon after the end of WWII. Sexual harassment was a normal part of workplace culture and pay was poor, since it was assumed a woman would get married and quit. My grandma had a lot to say about being a woman in that time period, and most of it wasn't nice.
FYI: women wore bathing caps in the shower and at the beach to preserve their hair-do. It took hours to set hair and wait for it to dry. So it was only washed once a week. Some would even go to the beauty parlor weekly to have this done. But most women did it at home, by themselves. This was true right intoo the 1970's. In fact, it was in 1975 that the hand-held hair dryer became widely available (though it was created in the 1920's) which, I believe, was what changed so much of how people lived. Because they could now style their hair within minutes with a hair dryer, women began having their hair cut to style this way instead of using curlers. Between the hair dryer and the recent trend at the time for a more 'natural' look, women were freed from having to spend hours setting their hair and no longer felt as prohibited from daily athletic workouts. I consider the hair dryer to have been the first major invention in my life. By 'major' I mean, in terms of changing the way people lived.
Wash hair once every two weeks that’s what I’m talking about ! I follow that rule because of my hair chemicals processing and dye. One a week usually two if I’m lazy
