Beauty Tips
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.
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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.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Day -1
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this would be a cool experiment to try...if only i had the self confidence!
by 92jess11 Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 11:04PM Report as inappropriate
How interesting and hysterical (she looked like a "poster child for 'Les Mis'." Brave woman--I could NEVER do this!
by GigiSD Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 09:48PM Report as inappropriate
You're brave. I would never attempt that.
by Zeaundra Monday, February 25, 2013 at 07:46AM Report as inappropriate
very interesting! I definitely could not do this!
by Chris213 Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 06:03PM Report as inappropriate
Lovely challenge, i like makeup too, but i can go without it in a minute.
by nicky22 Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 10:29AM Report as inappropriate
nicce article
by aishak55 Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 09:18AM Report as inappropriate
Interesting article and I love my products!!!!
by Ydabney Monday, August 27, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate
There is a HUGE DIFFERENCE between "beauty" products and HYGIENE products! Gross!
by gross Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 02:20PM Report as inappropriate
Good job!! You didn't look too bad without products.
by Nicole1021 Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate
wow! i can't imagine what it would be like to not have conditioner and deodorant for a whole month.
by liliofthevalley Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate