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Traditional secrets to feminine beauty

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Our grandmothers knew well the beneficial properties of herbs and fruit, of flowers and essential oils. Many cosmetic companies in our day make use of these health and beauty “recipe books” for their products, which are in no way inferior to the most popular brands in the world.

Find out what secret beauty tricks our grannies knew and applied here.



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