Could You Live Without Beauty Products for 30 Days?
One addict reports what it's like to use nothing but soap and sunscreen
We know what you're thinking: Why would anyone in her right mind want to give up her shampoo, conditioner, hairstyling products, skin care products and makeup? But then we thought, with all this talk of harmful ingredients (like the ones mentioned on this list) and the virtue of inner beauty, maybe we could learn a thing or two from a product 'diet.' See what this product junkie discovered when she switched from using 27 products a day to using only body wash and sunscreen for a full month. Her experience may surprise you, and inspire you to think about how many products you really need to look and feel gorgeous every day.
Or maybe after reading this you'll realize that the answer isn't about abandoning products altogether, but looking into your kitchen cabinets for natural ingredients that offer beauty benefits like hydration, oil absorption, etc. These homemade beauty product recipes are all made out of basic edible ingredients -- and they work. Maybe in the spirit of this woman's journey you'll try supplementing some of your bottled products for them.
If you do decide to take a similar challenge, please let us know what your experience was like by commenting on this story.
Products Mentioned in This Story
Chanel Precision Hydramax + Active Teinte Active Moisture Tinted Lotion SPF 15
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Dove Cool Moisture Beauty Bar
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CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation
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good lord. you're absolutely stunning without the makeup. if you have dry skin and need lotion or something than use that. there's no need for anything else, you're beautiful without it.
by nell23January 19, 2010 at 02:26PM Report as inappropriate
Amazing! I used to wear a lot of makeup while my mom wears none and looks younger than her real age. Perhaps it's because she doesn't stress her skin. I've been wearing less makeup and now I think natural beauty is more attractive and better for my skin and hair health. I've been experimenting with healthy food masks and scrubs too! They work better than any store-bought chemical solutions. I've tried not washing my hair for a few weeks too to restore it's health..needless to say the oil made me look like Les Miserables too but it was worth it after I finally shampooed it! What a cool and brave idea. I should try it. ;)
by B_Robin1January 18, 2010 at 06:52PM Report as inappropriate
There is one product I can not live without..it is like my lucky charm: nose inserts...the day i don't wear them I feel that my nose looks awful.
by Beauty_secretJanuary 16, 2010 at 06:05PM Report as inappropriate
she looks GREAT without makeup!
by dellapinaJanuary 12, 2010 at 08:42PM Report as inappropriate
As a male I use a lot of lotions and perfumes I love how they feel on me and smell so good.
I rated this article: 10 out of 10
by lotionloverJanuary 12, 2010 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate
As a male I use a lot of lotions and perfumes I love how they feel on me and smell so good.
I rated this article: 10 out of 10
by lotionloverJanuary 12, 2010 at 04:28PM Report as inappropriate
antiperspirant is NOT a beauty product! along with soap and toothpaste, it is just common courtesy in our society to keep yourself, clothing, hair, underarms, feet and mouth clean so as not to be offensive to those around you. unless your coworkers and fellow commuters on mass transit like B.O.
by suzieq00January 12, 2010 at 03:11PM Report as inappropriate
i just use 4 products: shampoo,hair creme, cleanser,chapstick
by xoxomystyleJanuary 12, 2010 at 02:30PM Report as inappropriate
Are you crazy?! You don't need makeup! You are absolutely gorgeous!
I rated this article: 10 out of 10
by olelalaJanuary 12, 2010 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate
Urban Decay has some vegan products. I heard about a lot of this years ago except for the foreskins and the dead animals. Products like lancome and others that don't list ingredients have bothered me. I love cosmetics and will continue to use them with caution. Thanks for the information. I thought that it was necessary to list the placenta as human if they used it otherwise it's animal. Is that correct?
I rated this article: 10 out of 10
by sonsetJuly 07, 2010 at 06:24PM Report as inappropriate