The secret to natural beauty? According to ELLE editors worldwide, it’s all about incorporating eco-friendly ingredients into your beauty routine. So, this Earth Day, celebrate the environment – and yourself – by trying some of these home-grown tips.

Wash with Rose Water
“Rose water [is our secret] for keeping the face clean and moisturized,” says  Maria Georgieva, editor in chief of ELLE Bulgaria. Why? Bulgaria’s climate is very mild – perfect for growing roses. In fact, it produces 85% of the world’s rose oil. So, by no surprise, it’s also home to the world’s softest skin.

Use Olive Oil All Over
“There isn’t anything that olive oil can’t cure,” says Mihaela Batini?, beauty editor of  ELLE Croatia. “We use it all over in our beauty regimes – when at the beach, we put it on our skin, face, and hair.” That’s right, few things are as versatile – and as culturally celebrated – as olive oil. Mediterraneans credit their longevity to healthy doses of this liquid gold.

Soothe Skin with Sandalwood
“We get sandalwood in powder form. You mix this with any liquid – water, milk, yogurt, or rose water – for a quick cooling mask,” Ridhima Sapre, assistant beauty editor of ELLE India, reveals.

Visit elle.com for more home-grown beauty secrets.

By Jillian Hudon, Staff Writer

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