Who better than my mother to divulge Italian beauty secrets? Here are her rules, routines, and rituals. Italian beauty is a natural one: radiant sun-kissed skin, full eyebrows and lips, healthy, shiny hair. Of course, one of the most beautiful Italian women I know is my mother, and much of what I’ve learned about taking care of my skin comes from her. This passing down of beauty secrets is very typical in Italy, where women rely on the wisdom of their mothers and grandmothers for so many things.