The Brazilian woman's gene pool has an edge. She is striking, sensuous and apologetically vaidoso. In Brazillian Portugese, vanity is celebrated. The Brazilian woman takes care of herself, and started young. She grew up watching her mother apply lipstick every morning and remove it every night.
We've already explored beauty lessons from Gisele and her make-up artist, but she's not the only Brazilian model to work the Victoria's Secret runway. Other beauty warriors from the region include Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima.
There must be something in the water
For Adriana, who won the 'supermodel of Brazil' title aged just 15, coconuts are an important part of the culture in her end of the Brazilian coast. It's why she not only drinks at least one glass of coconut water a day, but frequently applies cotton pads soaked in ice-cold coconut water onto her eyes.
Adriana also claims that the key to her youthful-looking skin is a love of oils as they helps to keep her skin hydrated, so be sure to read our guide on which facial oil is right for you!
What else is behind the beauty of the Brazilian woman?
