Advice from Japanese Grandmothers
on How to be Beautiful
from Inner Peace, Outer Beauty: Natural Japanese
Health & Beauty Secrets Revealed

by Michelle Dominique Leigh

Protect your skin from the sun. Drink pure water, breathe good air, live in a clean house. To have clear, smooth skin, care for it diligently by cleaning it completely, protecting it with loofah vinewater, and keeping a relaxed mind. Good skin comes from a clean body, so make sure to eat foods that purify the body. Eat a wide variety of foods. Eat the peels, rinds, and skins of fruits and vegetables. If your shoulders are tense or stiff, you will have lines and wrinkles on your face. Practice massage. Don't sit around worrying. At the age of forty the mind is visible on the face. Sleep at least eight hours a night, and go to bed before eleven.

Be in love. Be active. Get exercise. Enjoy your life. Enjoy lovemaking. You will have glowing, shiny skin and a relaxed face. Control your desires. Don't always want what you can't have. This unsatisfied-yearning habit makes a woman ugly. As you grow older, don't envy the fresh blossoms of spring. Accept your age and the changes in your beauty. A beautiful old woman is beautiful because her mind and spirit are wise and graceful. Practice facial massage every day to prevent wrinkles and age spots, and to keep the skin fresh and supple. Don't complain; don't be envious; don't be irritated. Your health will deteriorate and your skin will look terrible.

If your bad skin is inherited, you can change its condition by eating properly. Enjoy nature. Be tranquil and calm. Eat simple foods. You can tighten your skin by massaging it: face, head, and neck. If you breathe deeply, you'll become strong, healthy and more attractive. If you are tired or suffering from stress, you must exercise. Everybody gets wrinkles, but try to prevent ugly wrinkles by controlling your mind and emotions. Wrinkles are a reflection of your thoughts and feelings. Too much makeup pollutes the skin. Clean skin, not makeup, is the secret of beautiful skin. If you just cleanse, nourish, and massage your skin, it will function well and look good.