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The 4 Beauty Tricks You've Never Heard of That Work Magic on Skin

The ancient secrets to your most glowing self

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The Trick to Making Your Eyes Sparkle Have you heard of ghee? Touted as a superfood, it has one very distinguishing characteristic: It's full of fat. The paleo-approved clarified butter is a staple in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic practitioners use it as a carrier oil when mixing up skin-healing tonics and massage oils, and as a once-daily supplement -- kind of like a buttery, liquid vitamin that detoxifies your system.

It's also great for the eyes. Baron says that because the eyes hold so much tension, it's important to keep them well lubricated. A ghee bath stimulates hydration in the eyes and can help reduce redness. "It also gives the eyes luster and softens wrinkles around your orbital bone," says Baron.

But don't head off to your fridge just yet. This is not something you should DIY at home, says Baron. Because it involves creating a dam-like bath for the ghee to sit in, trying to do it yourself (with your eyes closed) will stimulate more stress than relaxation. Instead, visit an Ayurvedic practitioner for a ghee bath, also known as netra basti eye therapy.

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