"The challenge has been done for five days and I still haven't gotten used to some of the products in my former routine. The good news: Natural perfume oils, mineral makeup and my beloved Chanel tinted moisturizer don't bother me. And my hair instantly looks healthier after one wash with shampoo and conditioner (see the 'after' shot). Thank you, silicone!"
Discovery: You can live confidently without half the products you use now. It's just a little painful trying to figure out what those are.
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.
