Happy first Monday of February! I can't believe January went by so fast! Maybe that's because I've only had the last of my Christmas stuff put away for less than a week? 
Except the tree skirt that I need to have cleaned. 
Let's talk beauty/personal care supplies!
What types do you prefer? Natural? Commercially made natural? Commercial big brands? Homemade? Do you care at all?
I have been switching some of our products to more natural ingredients but sometimes it's hard to find one that works right and isn't super expensive. And some just don't work as well. So I'm doing the best I can. I've also had 2 young kids with sensitive skin and sometimes the ones you'd expect to help cause more harm.
Like sunscreens!
A friend of mine makes a lot of her own things and that suits her unique sensitive skin; but I just don't have the time or desire to do that.
So I'm buying everything in-stores; but trying to at least stick to aluminum free deodorants (currently using Schmidts). My DD was using a natural one that didn't have an antiperspirant in it and unfortunately it just didn't work even for her (Toms, which worked only a little better for me. Tom's kids toothpaste broke my son's face out in a rash!)
I absolutely love the handmade soap I get at craft fairs and from a local place. My skin is much softer; even in the winter. I still have to use lotion daily; but I don't get to the point of itching my leg raw because it's so dry. They smell great too! And supporting local people is always good right?
My main soap-guy knows us so well that his wife had him message me through Facebook to let me know they were out of my DD's soap before the big craft fair where I usually buy from them. How nice was that!? Their soap made a HUGE difference in my DD's sensitive skin!
For my facial care I use Proactiv because I've had to deal with oily skin and acne since I was my DD's age.
Over the years I've had to go with oral antibiotics to get it under control so it's not something that was "minor." (And then there was that one time I had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic they gave me for it. Talk about going backwards; I was hives from head to toe! ) Thank the Lord; it's MUCH better now than when I was younger. I'm diligent about using a face lotion with SPF too. I'm content with my OGX brand shampoo and conditioner; which I believe is sulfate free. I haven't tried anything more expensive. It lasts a good while too.
Since my last haircut I've been blow-drying my hair more and wearing some eye makeup more often. But I'm not ready to commit to more expensive makeup just yet. Maybe someday. Once upon a time I never left the house without mascara.
Except the tree skirt that I need to have cleaned. Let's talk beauty/personal care supplies!
What types do you prefer? Natural? Commercially made natural? Commercial big brands? Homemade? Do you care at all?
I have been switching some of our products to more natural ingredients but sometimes it's hard to find one that works right and isn't super expensive. And some just don't work as well. So I'm doing the best I can. I've also had 2 young kids with sensitive skin and sometimes the ones you'd expect to help cause more harm.
Like sunscreens! A friend of mine makes a lot of her own things and that suits her unique sensitive skin; but I just don't have the time or desire to do that.
So I'm buying everything in-stores; but trying to at least stick to aluminum free deodorants (currently using Schmidts). My DD was using a natural one that didn't have an antiperspirant in it and unfortunately it just didn't work even for her (Toms, which worked only a little better for me. Tom's kids toothpaste broke my son's face out in a rash!)I absolutely love the handmade soap I get at craft fairs and from a local place. My skin is much softer; even in the winter. I still have to use lotion daily; but I don't get to the point of itching my leg raw because it's so dry. They smell great too! And supporting local people is always good right?
My main soap-guy knows us so well that his wife had him message me through Facebook to let me know they were out of my DD's soap before the big craft fair where I usually buy from them. How nice was that!? Their soap made a HUGE difference in my DD's sensitive skin! For my facial care I use Proactiv because I've had to deal with oily skin and acne since I was my DD's age.
Over the years I've had to go with oral antibiotics to get it under control so it's not something that was "minor." (And then there was that one time I had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic they gave me for it. Talk about going backwards; I was hives from head to toe! ) Thank the Lord; it's MUCH better now than when I was younger. I'm diligent about using a face lotion with SPF too. I'm content with my OGX brand shampoo and conditioner; which I believe is sulfate free. I haven't tried anything more expensive. It lasts a good while too. Since my last haircut I've been blow-drying my hair more and wearing some eye makeup more often. But I'm not ready to commit to more expensive makeup just yet. Maybe someday. Once upon a time I never left the house without mascara.
