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 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.
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.😊
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!!!
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.
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. ❤
@@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. 😘
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.
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
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
"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 🦨.
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.
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. 🤣
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!
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.
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.
@@_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❤️
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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....
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.
That was so satisfying to watch. I also add deodorant after my shower. Recently I started taking a bath before I shower because it feels good and soaking in the water helps loosen and lift all the dirt and whatever else is on my skin so it makes showering easier to remove it. I don’t wash my hair in the sink, I don’t know why others do because that’s not the purpose of a sink. Besides, my hair is too long and it’s more time consuming and looks painful and uncomfortable. The only thing in this video I don’t do is shave/remove any hair, wear nail polish, although I used to do both those things as a teen. Humans have body hair for a reason, to protect the skin, especially down below. It’s not unhygienic to have body hair for men or women as long as it’s cleaned and properly maintained like the rest of our body. Anyway, it saves me time, money and energy not having to worry about shaving or applying/removing nail polish on my hands and feet. I’m so used to just existing in my natural state that I never have to concern myself with makeup, shaving or other superficial routines that most females do. There were some helpful tips in the video that I may consider for myself.
All well and good if you have normal skin, but modern treatments (retinoids, vitamin c, serums etc.) are a godsend for those of us with problematic skin. With super-dry hair and acne-prone skin, I would have looked a fright back then if I was relying on soap and cold cream!
woah id honestly wanna experience being a teen back then, even tho im 15 ive always been jealous of people who got to experience how the world was like back in the 60s/50s/40s
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.
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.
She sounds charming 🙂
Wonder how they managed to do all that :/ Especially while taking care of small children.
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 ;)
I'm italian. and my grandmother never left the house, without red lipstick, red nail polish and hair styling.
I really miss.
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 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)
😂
Of course it's a guy saying this😂
@@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.
@@shaldana dish soap 🤣
@@Lisa-pk9zq And don't forget to exfoliate with the rough side of a dish sponge! Lol
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!!
Wow your grandma is the best ❤😊
I brush with baking soda too then toothpaste.. baking soda does actually help keep ur teeth whiter..it works for me..
But how did she smell?
@@MasterJediDudelike a old 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.😊
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.
Yess
should make them sound the same to keep them entertaining too
My husband worked with someone that didnt know green meant go and red meant stop. I sincerely hope he took the bus to work that day
They didn't use sponge wash clothes or loofah 🤢
People know more how to plump thier lips nowadays, and we've forgotten basic hygiene.
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!
That’s genetics
@@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 You can look good on the outside and still die young
@@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.
Honestly, I expected to watch a video containing ridiculous outdated advice but this is a solid educational video 😂
Ikr modern IG and tiktok people give worse advice
Papasmurf Exactly !
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.
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 ..?
Yes! Like what's even the point of life 😢
Yes, I thought the same, you are not alone 😔
Same here. All seems pointless in this life. We wasting our time on beauty just to be dead “soon”.
Everyone dies
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.
I adore the looks and style of an vintage women
They all looked much classier
lol "vintage women"
Lol even the teens and kids dressed so nice, how times have changed
She looks heavenly
I wish women still looked and behaved like this
My grandmother gave me how to be a woman book from the late 30s. I still have it and it's a piece of history I'll keep forever.
I would just like to know the title, please. If its someplace easy for you to check author as well.
what's the title of the book?
Please share with us, if there’s a pdf
@@claire4212 How to be a woman-Caitlin moran
@@victoriadiesattheend.8478 How to be a woman-Caitlin moran
My mother was 25 when this video was made and these are the exact tips she taught me. They have served me well.
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
You’ll always feel better after being clean even if it seems like a task. You deserve self care
@@cleocatra9324
You are talking to me as well! True enough, as I hate feeling dirty and I'm not prissy as some think of me; I just like being clean.
@@holyexperience1976 hi yes of course! You as well❤️
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)
A lot of actresses * , and still a bit problematic to define one certain body type as “correct “ imo
@@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
@@R.N.LosAngelescometic plastic surgery was a thing even in the 40s.
@@xolovenicole 'Anatomically correct' probably means not comically distorted with surgery.
@@galesal1109 Yes, I said that in my comment
i love how nostalgic and vintage this feels ❤
Tears are prayers too, They travel to God when you can’t speak. Pslam 56:8
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!!!
Be honest watching this is so calming and way better then the loud stuff they show us now
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 also have oily hair and oily skin. I wash my hair every 2 days. In the summer almost everyday.
Once every 2 weeks, I’d be so greasy! I have very fine hair so I can’t go very long without washing it! Every 2-3 days at the most
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'm caucasian and I need to wash my hair every 2-3 days, too.
At 3:57 I love watching how to separate for pin curls. So easy and simple, and it works beautifully.
@@jennytaylor3324 I was raised doing pin curls back then.
I scrunci when my hair is damp and get a bit of curl now. I always had stick straight hair. Too much humidity to pin it tho!
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.
Yeah early teens and menopause makes hair get only quickly.
Elbow Grease hahaha, love it! I haven't heard that term in a long time. This is so classic. Excellent restoration as always glamourdaze!
Pioneer woman says that! Lol
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🤷🏻♀️😂
@@sarahmiller72282 what is it for??
Can you please explain, why specifically a "Cold Cream"? I mean I am from a Summer-based part of the world so would it work?
@@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.
@@Leon-ty6bw Thankyou So Much for Sharing This🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌
These videos are charming. I love the narration and background music.
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. ❤
My skin would be so dry back then with those hot face washes and over scrubbing showers 😂
It unclogs the pores, I love it, but I have oily skin tho
The word ‘brisk’ implies cold water 😘
@@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. 😘
and WRINKLED prematurely!
@@kimberlyh2842 Mostly from smoking, secondhand smoke, and sun exposure without sunscreen.
The backround music is angelical.
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.
They definitely used white sugar in their tea.
I like how he shows the importance of being clean
I always stick to the same routine as she did showering and keeping hair clean is a must thank you for this !! 💖💖💖💖
Absolutely love these kind of videos! Thank you for sharing ❤️
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
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!
“Squeaking” clean is stripped hair though?
@@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
How do you define a "real" soap?
Compare the ingredients, e.g., detergents are sulfates/sulfites and foaming agents.
"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.
Not to mention, why was she washing her hair in the sink? If she takes daily showers/baths, why wouldn't you do the hair washing there as well?
@@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 🦨.
Can't believe they had UA-cam back then
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.
Lmao true
It's probably like the tiktok voice robot
these are always so relaxing
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. 🤣
@@amberbest6942 Yeah, I'm the same, need to wash at least every three days, or my head starts to itch...also my roots get so greasy.
@@Purplenpinkk lol every three years? 😆
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!
Once every two weeks is wild
Here I am thinking every other day isn’t often enough 😮
I wash my hair once a week. It’s been the best choice for my hair. I know it varies for all of us but my hair has never felt more healthy.
I'm down to once per week, and my hair has never felt better!
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.
Back in the day there was less pollution in the air so they didn't need to wash daily
Love this. Never expected to see a shower routine from the 40s!
She's so beautiful!
Thank you for the advices, they come in handy
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.
Dermotoligists say baking soda ages your skin.
Surprisingly, most pieces of advice are right and not outdated
So glad this channel popped up in my feed. I love these videos.
I wash my hair only once a week, I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager. I always get compliments on how thick and shiny my hair is ❤️
how often do you brush it?
@@_oddsandends @vanessa I brush it daily❤️
@@unusualalice once a day? Because I’ve been doing it twice a day lately and I wonder if that’s too much
@@_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❤️
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
Aloe vera and caster oil on your face sound like a recipe for facial hair growth.
That girl has such a beautiful smile and her natural beauty is so captivating.
If my hair squeaks after rinsing, itbecause we have hard water!
Such a beautiful video the beauty and simplicity ❤ if only we could have it today
Everything is so perfect 😢
I find this video so nice and relaxing! Thank you!
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.
Shampoo was too, yet he is recommending soap and water.. hmm
@@katrinakaye7997 they called it soap
That was so perfect so beautiful that I wanna cry 😭 I wish I lived in that era.
Only if u were white and wealthy
WW2?
No offense bestie, but you would not like it without your phone and all the modern movies and shows you can watch on netflix
but ww2 & segregation existed
I need them to teach us how we make our hair into those beautiful wavy, long hair styles.
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!
Wash your hair once every 2weeks yikes. Loved this video so much💓💓💓
2:07 i love how even back then ppl were talking about if you shave a specific area it'll grow back thicker. such a myth.
Yes -- my friends were shaving their legs at 12 and 13 and that's what my mom told me would happen.
Timeless.
This is some excellent advice. I love vintage content like this.
My scalp hurts just looking at that hair cap.
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
Everything sounds nice and simple..but you wouldn't put your wet towel and washcloth in a closet to gather mold..lol.
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!
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.
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....
“ Which accumulate constantly “… the anxiety that causes/caused
I honestly can't believe they made an instructional video for this
Oh how simple and easy to follow 💕
I enjoyed this SO much!!
It is quite interesting!
Btw, you might like the #ConsciousPlanet movement too♡
These videos are so charming. I just love them lol😂❤
Watching this itself was so soothing 😍😍
“Your natural beauty” so true.
Some of our family used cold cream and I used noxzema to clean my face
The smell of noxema brings me back to grade 8 😂
I still use Noxema, I love the smell of it & I’m 65. Makeup dries your skin, less has always been more.
I've ways wondered if acne was a big concern back in the 40&50?
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!! 😂
Thanks for sharing; this was fun to watch!
I really love this content. So nostalgia
I'm gonna try this. Wish me luck. Hang on a sec-did he say to have a daily shower? 🚿 And to use lubricating cream? Oh, my!
3:05: “so wash your hair frequently…once every two weeks”
She reminds me a little of Pam from 'The Office'.
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.
You had me at first until I got to the exfoliating gel scrub. Nicely done Patrick 👌
Their routines were so simple. They didn’t have much.
Life used to be so simple. I wish I could’ve experienced that 😢
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.
Not if u were a poc
Always the same comments about other groups.
Love these advices 😍
Skin scales!?!?!🐊🐊🐊 I love these old-time films of the past!!!
Makes me miss my grandma. She was so beautiful and I told her that constantly. She used that face cream stuff to take makeup off. She passed in 2014 😢
God that girl is beautiful. I feel like people were better looking back then.
Well, their cameras not being high definition probably helped.
Right! I feel the same way! Even men were so much more handsome 😢
Probably bc they use pretty models like we do now as well. I’ve seen older pictures of family members and they did not looks like these people.
Because of lifestyle people were attractive back then
Where I'm from people had a hard time in the 1940s they didn't have time for daily showers or a skincare routine!
That was so satisfying to watch. I also add deodorant after my shower. Recently I started taking a bath before I shower because it feels good and soaking in the water helps loosen and lift all the dirt and whatever else is on my skin so it makes showering easier to remove it. I don’t wash my hair in the sink, I don’t know why others do because that’s not the purpose of a sink. Besides, my hair is too long and it’s more time consuming and looks painful and uncomfortable. The only thing in this video I don’t do is shave/remove any hair, wear nail polish, although I used to do both those things as a teen. Humans have body hair for a reason, to protect the skin, especially down below. It’s not unhygienic to have body hair for men or women as long as it’s cleaned and properly maintained like the rest of our body. Anyway, it saves me time, money and energy not having to worry about shaving or applying/removing nail polish on my hands and feet. I’m so used to just existing in my natural state that I never have to concern myself with makeup, shaving or other superficial routines that most females do. There were some helpful tips in the video that I may consider for myself.
All well and good if you have normal skin, but modern treatments (retinoids, vitamin c, serums etc.) are a godsend for those of us with problematic skin. With super-dry hair and acne-prone skin, I would have looked a fright back then if I was relying on soap and cold cream!
The best GRWM i've ever seen.
I’m laughing so hard at the reveal that this is all to go to bed. That’s awesome lol
woah id honestly wanna experience being a teen back then, even tho im 15 ive always been jealous of people who got to experience how the world was like back in the 60s/50s/40s
Me too 😢
What a lovely video
I love the transatlantic accent ❤
Whoa. This looks amazing!
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.
I love these Videos
I hope Mr BBC voice released a similar video for men on how to wash that cheesy knob.
Wash your hair once every two weeks?!
No wonder their hair was so healthy!
True and simple tips. I like it!