~Girly thread~

[~*geNeRaTiOn E*~]

does anyone know of any lightweight, overnight moisturizers? i wash my face 2x a day, once in the morning and once at night. i use a moisturizer with SPF 30 sunscreen during the day but it's too heavy to wear at night. any help would be appreciated

 

[n3ophy7e]

I just use an Olay sensitive skin one at night, it's extremely light.

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

I use Oil of Olay night cream. The $6.99 jar.

 

[Dtergent]

I use this:

Works really well in all weather.

When my skin is really dry in the States I use this:

You can't beat that one-- it smells so good!

 

[vibr8tor]

I used apple cider vinegar on my hair last Friday (ran out of the white vinegar) and until now, my hair is still fantastically soft and smooth.

yeah, I don't like the red as much. i read somewhere that it's better, but i'm not digging the results. in fact, i'm switching back to the white tomorrow morning.

but i'm still shampoo and conditioner free! and i'm getting highlights tomorrow, so I'm gonna ask the salon chic for her opinion on my hair condition

update to be provided...

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

Thanks to leecie, I've been using Rosehip oil for the last year or so. It's amazing. No matter what style of skin you have, it will do wonders - and it's so cheap and lasts forever!!

From the site it will:

• Improve the appearance of dull and tired skin
• Moisturise and soothe dry skin
• Skin dehydrated by overexposure to the elements
• Reduce the appearance of scars
• Sensitive infant skin
• Even out skin tone
• Dry and sensitive skin
• Balance oily skin
• Reduce the appearance of blemishes
• Reduce the appearance of stretch marks
• Smooth wrinkles and reduce the signs of ageing

 

[mrs_mia_wallace]

What do you guys use when you're hair is super dried out?

I have light brown/dark blonde hair naturally but I always get highlights... my hair is so dried out now though from straightening it, curling it, and bleaching it I can't stand it. I have some deep conditioning products but I'm not really a fan and not seeing much difference. My friend suggested I use mayonaise on my hair (?) but besides being vegan I don't use any products that are tested on animals. Have any of you found some good products or remedies that help with conditioning/moisturizing?

 

[ocean]

Mia-
You might like Uncle Harry's Hair Condtioner.......
Its made will all natural ingredients......(ingredients list:hemp oil,apple cider vinegar,orange oil,lemon oil and water)
I use it and love it.
I like alot of their stuff- they have a website- www.uncleharrys.com

oh and weleda products are awesome dtergent
I like the skin food .....

 

[mrs_mia_wallace]

Ocean- thanks so much for that link! I haven't heard of them before and I'm always having problems finding products with all natural ingridents that aren't ridiculously pricey. I'm definitely going to order a few things from them... have you used any of their skin care products?

 

[Dtergent]

What do you guys use when you're hair is super dried out?

You'll be surprised how much a head massage can make a difference. Sometimes your scalp is dry and the oils can't get to your hair. Just rub your head with your palms for a few minutes when you have nothing to do. If you want you can put some oil on before showering. Brushing your hair after with a soft brush (the one with lots of bristles) helps too.

If you are used to just putting product on your hair when it's dried out, it's worth trying to clear your scalp of dead skin and get the circulation going to produce oils for your hair.

 

[ocean]

No I haven't used their skin products-
But I use their oils in making my own skin care products....and cleaning products- If you like all natural beauty products- have you made your own? Or your own cleaning products??
A REAALLLLY easy antibacterial spray is their 4 thieves oil in distilled water- put it in a spray bottle......also like 25 drops of lavender oil to 1 c distilled water is excellent.
The 4 thieves story is cool......

 

[mariacallas]

What do you guys use when you're hair is super dried out?

I have light brown/dark blonde hair naturally but I always get highlights... my hair is so dried out now though from straightening it, curling it, and bleaching it I can't stand it. I have some deep conditioning products but I'm not really a fan and not seeing much difference. My friend suggested I use mayonaise on my hair (?) but besides being vegan I don't use any products that are tested on animals. Have any of you found some good products or remedies that help with conditioning/moisturizing?

Mayonnaise has worked for me before. Smells a bit...but you know we have to make these sacrifices But...I guess you cant use that. Why not try the vinegar rinse? It works wonders, as attested to in several posts in this thread. You can read back to get directions and tips. Also, coconut oil is fantastic for hair. You can use it as a hot oil treatment.

 

[fizzle]

What do you guys use when you're hair is super dried out?

I have light brown/dark blonde hair naturally but I always get highlights... my hair is so dried out now though from straightening it, curling it, and bleaching it I can't stand it. I have some deep conditioning products but I'm not really a fan and not seeing much difference. My friend suggested I use mayonaise on my hair (?) but besides being vegan I don't use any products that are tested on animals. Have any of you found some good products or remedies that help with conditioning/moisturizing?

In addition to what everyone else has said, you might be suprised at how soft your hair can be with its own natural oils. If you can go a couple of days without washing it, brush it often, like at least twice a day to help get the oils evenly throughout it, if you do that a couple of times it should help to balance back out the oils and make it not so dry.

 

[fizzle]

does anyone know of any lightweight, overnight moisturizers? i wash my face 2x a day, once in the morning and once at night. i use a moisturizer with SPF 30 sunscreen during the day but it's too heavy to wear at night. any help would be appreciated

You can use any number of natural oils that will make skin really soft. I have safflower oil, it has a very light nutty scent to it, if you use just a tiny amount, like a drop for each cheek and 1-2 drops for your T-zone it keeps it really light and makes your skin very soft.

 

[Dtergent]

I've just put aloe vera in my hair (it is so long and one fat leaf is not enough) and leaving it in for a bit. The bark is in the mortar ready to pound with some water, and also a hibiscus flower. I wish I could pre-prepare the stuff and store it.

 

[mrs_mia_wallace]

thanks for the advice guys I'm going to try the coconut oil and some products from the site ocean posted as well as scalp massages because I don't see how that can backfire

 

[joannie_mhm]

Says one person who writes a beauty column. If I listened to everything I read telling me that I shouldnt use this or that blablabla, I'd go out of my mind. BUT...you may be on to something. I myself use non petroleum based lip products...I find coconut oil based and beeswax based products moisturize my lips the best.

True enough point... to put into context she's not just a random with a blog, but a beauty editor here in Aus, headed up Cosmo and Harpers beauty teams before moving to the awesome primped.com.au

Coconut oil and beeswax are exactly what my favourite lip balm has in it, from moogoo.com.au (I think c0tb put me onto them, such good shit). To me it just feels so much better than petroleum based stuff, once I switched it was like a light went on.


~*geNeRaTiOn E*~ I use a Nivea Q10 night cream that is surprisingly lightweight. Also used to use my normal moisturiser with SPF in it and it just felt horrible. I then learnt that sunscreen apparently clogs your pores, which isn't what you want overnight when your skin is repairing itself.

 

[mariacallas]

^^Hehe sorry if I sounded harpish about that beauty column thing, I really didnt mean to
Anyway I want to check out that lip balm from moogoo.com.au , Im sure (I hope !) I can find it somewhere here in my place (usually the local Beauty Bar has loads of products from Australia!)

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

Moogoo is incredible stuff!

I use their Soothing MSM cream for a body moisturiser which is made using full cream as a base with the addition 10% MSM [Organic Sulfur] and the removal of Milk Protein. It's so divinely decadent, and it makes me smell like baby all over. :D

Also re: the lip-balms, to me the milk one is so-so. Kinda like chapstick. The honey tingle however is [imho] best lip balm ever. Heals minor cuts [great when wind-burnt, or if you're a biter and chewer of your lips], incredibly moisturising and the effect LASTS... it's incredible. I now buy several at once to spread them around my life!

Also, I have some wonderful news for those of you who live outside of Australia - MooGoo now offers international shipping! Yeeeehaw! From the site:

Other International: We send to most countries via airmail. This is more expensive, however the most reliable method. International mail is calculated during checkout. Click here if you would like more information about international freight charges.

At the completion of choosing your products, you can choose to pay by credit card, Paypal, or Direct Deposit using Internet banking.

I would implore you guys to try their stuff, I don't rave about things willy-nilly. I think I've converted a few Bluelighters to the awesomeness of MooGoo, actually.

 

[chrissie]

yeah, I don't like the red as much. i read somewhere that it's better, but i'm not digging the results. in fact, i'm switching back to the white tomorrow morning.

but i'm still shampoo and conditioner free! and i'm getting highlights tomorrow, so I'm gonna ask the salon chic for her opinion on my hair condition

update to be provided...

i heard you're not supposed to blowdry your hair if you're using vinegar. is this true?