Beauty Secrets from my Mother-n-law‘s Vault

momsfirststop · 06-18-2008, 08:37 AM

Beauty Secrets from my Mother-n-law‘s Vault

My mother-n-law was a great woman but she was also crazy. I have a treasure trove of real life stories that she is the main character and if I didn’t live through them I wouldn’t believe them to be true. At times I found her very frustrating but now 3 years since she has passed I find her idiosyncrasy’s hilarious and I look forward to the opportunity to tell my children about their grandma.
In addition to being a little crazy she was also vain and would do and say outrageous things on behalf of beauty. I thought I’d share a few of these beauty secrets with you and let you decide if these tips are more than just entertainment.
Preparation-H naught just for hemorrhoids – My mother-n-law would buy an industrial size container of the stuff so that she could slather it all over her face. Apparently it tightens your face up and diminishes wrinkles.
Staying fat makes your wrinkles smooth - She told me once that she was glad that she was fatter than her sister because having a fat face smoothes out wrinkles.
Grease your face and neck with Vaseline and perfume – At all times her face was properly lubricated with Vaseline (or something like it) and perfume. Every time she gave you one of her famous bear hugs you would walk away smelling like cheap perfume and have a generous grease mark across your face and clothes.
Gold lame is very slimming – For our wedding she wore a floor length gold lame dress because according to her it was “very slimming”. I have to admit, it did look slimming.
Colored reading glasses highlight your eyes without the use of makeup – My mother-n-law had the most beautiful blue eyes but she would wear colored glasses (instead of clear) because she thought colored reading glasses enabled you to forgo putting on makeup.

Julie Rains · 06-19-2008, 10:30 AM

My mother-in-law also doesn't want to lose weight (despite high cholesterol) b/c it would make her look older (wrinkles show up more). She's right -- ever notice how the survivor participants start looking older when they lose weight? I wouldn't make the choice not to lose weight; however mom-in-law says her cholesterol is under control now.

I love the idea of forgoing makeup.

Mary Webber · 06-20-2008, 04:18 PM

Even - or maybe especiall - after working in tv-land, I cannot stand to wear make-up! But over the years I've found and/or invented a number of natural ingredient "beauty aids" (Honey, for me, there's just no such thing!). For example, if you dip your fingertips into some honey and lightly pat it onto your clean face using circular motions. Now, gently tap or pat your face all over with your fingertips until your skin gets so tacky, it's hard to pull your fingers away. Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry. It feels wonderful!

shrimptastic · 07-21-2008, 07:56 PM

My mother-in-law is young - just 50! but looks barely mid-30's and rarely wears makeup. From her I have learned if you look like "yourself," you are looking your best. She's never colored her hair, never straightens it, gets regular exercise and lives a good life. And she's gorgeous. Meanwhile, I've been coloring my hair for ages, have a bazillion hated freckles, and never go a day without foundation, mascara, eyeliner, etc etc. ... but one day I aspire to have her confidence and natural beauty. :-)

06-18-2008, 08:37 AM	#1
momsfirststop Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13 Reputation: (10)	Beauty Secrets from my Mother-n-law‘s Vault Beauty Secrets from my Mother-n-law‘s Vault My mother-n-law was a great woman but she was also crazy. I have a treasure trove of real life stories that she is the main character and if I didn’t live through them I wouldn’t believe them to be true. At times I found her very frustrating but now 3 years since she has passed I find her idiosyncrasy’s hilarious and I look forward to the opportunity to tell my children about their grandma. In addition to being a little crazy she was also vain and would do and say outrageous things on behalf of beauty. I thought I’d share a few of these beauty secrets with you and let you decide if these tips are more than just entertainment. Preparation-H naught just for hemorrhoids – My mother-n-law would buy an industrial size container of the stuff so that she could slather it all over her face. Apparently it tightens your face up and diminishes wrinkles. Staying fat makes your wrinkles smooth - She told me once that she was glad that she was fatter than her sister because having a fat face smoothes out wrinkles. Grease your face and neck with Vaseline and perfume – At all times her face was properly lubricated with Vaseline (or something like it) and perfume. Every time she gave you one of her famous bear hugs you would walk away smelling like cheap perfume and have a generous grease mark across your face and clothes. Gold lame is very slimming – For our wedding she wore a floor length gold lame dress because according to her it was “very slimming”. I have to admit, it did look slimming. Colored reading glasses highlight your eyes without the use of makeup – My mother-n-law had the most beautiful blue eyes but she would wear colored glasses (instead of clear) because she thought colored reading glasses enabled you to forgo putting on makeup. Last edited by momsfirststop; 06-18-2008 at 08:40 AM. Reason: grammer

06-19-2008, 10:30 AM	#2
Julie Rains Wise Bread Blogger Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 264 Reputation: (91)	My mother-in-law also doesn't want to lose weight (despite high cholesterol) b/c it would make her look older (wrinkles show up more). She's right -- ever notice how the survivor participants start looking older when they lose weight? I wouldn't make the choice not to lose weight; however mom-in-law says her cholesterol is under control now. I love the idea of forgoing makeup. __________________ Wise Bread and Parenting Squad blogger

06-20-2008, 04:18 PM	#3
Mary Webber Family Thrift Counselor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 134 Reputation: (22)	Even - or maybe especiall - after working in tv-land, I cannot stand to wear make-up! But over the years I've found and/or invented a number of natural ingredient "beauty aids" (Honey, for me, there's just no such thing!). For example, if you dip your fingertips into some honey and lightly pat it onto your clean face using circular motions. Now, gently tap or pat your face all over with your fingertips until your skin gets so tacky, it's hard to pull your fingers away. Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry. It feels wonderful! __________________ Family Thrift Counselor - Get practical advice on how to save money and eat better.

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07-21-2008, 07:56 PM	#4
shrimptastic Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Reputation: (10)	My mother-in-law is young - just 50! but looks barely mid-30's and rarely wears makeup. From her I have learned if you look like "yourself," you are looking your best. She's never colored her hair, never straightens it, gets regular exercise and lives a good life. And she's gorgeous. Meanwhile, I've been coloring my hair for ages, have a bazillion hated freckles, and never go a day without foundation, mascara, eyeliner, etc etc. ... but one day I aspire to have her confidence and natural beauty. :-)