No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in January 2013

KT2802

cassidy66 wrote: »

Tresemme luxurious moisture shampoo and conditioner - WMBA if it was on offer, but have tons of shampoos in the stash and if I ever need to buy anymore I would like to try Paul Mitchell as it is not tested on animals

Just looked up which companies do test on animals still and was surprised to see that a lot of cosmetic companies still do!

Buffythedebtslayer

I was weak.

Prime Time for eyes.
Lip gloss.

= tenner.

I haven't done my inventory. I haven't used up anything apart from soap!

xxx

rogueylawyer

KT2802 wrote: »

You have just got me thinking roguey - I have lots of essential oils that I was given one year in a gift set. They smell lovely but I don't really know what to do with them?! Excuse my dimness!!

I assume it would be nice with a few drops of them in the bath or added to a plain body lotion. What other suggestions do people have?

I follow the rules set out here: http://www.your-aromatherapy-guide.com/blending-essential-oils.html

I've also put essential oils in body lotions but I don't generally like the base lotion you can buy, and prefer body oils.

I also burn oils in a classic burner, or in my aromastone - a pug in device that gently warms and disperses essential oils in the way a classic candle driven burner does.

The other thing I will do is put drops of oil on cloths or bedclothes. If I have trouble sleeping I used to put a couple of drops of frankincense oil under my pillow where I wouldn't touch it. I have to be more careful now though, as OH suffers asthma and strong scents can affect his breathing.

rogueylawyer

noelphobic wrote: »

me too, whether I need it or not! :rotfl:

I just rent a lawn mower, gets the job done quicker

CookieMonsta

Just had a UU. My hands are quite dry and sore in this weather, so I've slapped a load of hand cream on and they've lapped it up. I think I might need to put more on later!

UU: Vaseline Essential Moisture Hand Cream, 75ml - WBA definitely but will be a good girl and use my other hand creams up first

KT2802

rogueylawyer wrote: »

or in my aromastone - a pug in device that gently warms and disperses essential oils in the way a classic candle driven burner does.

The other thing I will do is put drops of oil on cloths or bedclothes. If I have trouble sleeping I used to put a couple of drops of frankincense oil under my pillow where I wouldn't touch it. I have to be more careful now though, as OH suffers asthma and strong scents can affect his breathing.

Ooh will have to look into the aromastone - sounds great. Thanks for all the tips.

moneyless_mac

UU
lush brazen honey face mask - lost track of time when I put this on and left it too long so skin feels a little tight at the moment

TA (inadvertant)
Fanta blackcurrant lipbalm - dropped my handbag and this spilled out and smashed WNBA didnt like the smell or taste. No need to buy a replacement as my daughter has loads of partially used ones.


To Kiplingmonkey - my 7 year old has fine tangly hair many tears have been saved by the use of Elvive conditioner (its in a pink bottle specifically for fine hair so moisturises without the lank look of many conditioners) and one light spray of macadamia healing oil spray a wide tooth comb and then a normal brush. We didnt get on with tangle teaser at all.

London_baby

One UU: Poundland own brand Nail Polish remover - WIBA? No, although you get 400ml for a pound I found it akin to paint stripper as it left my toe nails looking very dehydrated but it was effective in removing more stubborn nail varnishes such as deep colours and those with sparkles in them.

Most say this challenge has brought out the girly side in me. I'm wearing lip gloss and nail polish more than I did in my teenage years lol.

seasideDreamer

Love brazened honey, tried to buy it the other week but when I went to put it on I had cosmic catstrophoe which Im not a fun of, gutted, I def had the right one in my hand but must have got muddled with whatever the girl at the till was doing:(

A UU of a vanilla soap, an orange soap out the stash for a bit of colour.

noelphobic

I'm feeling brave so I'm posting the list of what I got in the Boots 75% off sale

Boots Extracts Cranberry Gift Set
Sanctuary Ultimate Body Revival Gift Set x 2
Gok Wan Gorgeousness Toiletry Bag Gift Set
Betty & Walter Splendiferously Salty Set
Botanics Gift Set
Sanctuary Spa Favourites
Be Enchanted Unlock The Beauty Within
Natural Collection Vive La Vanilla Gift Set
Betty & Walter Vanity Case
FCUK The Ultimate Indulgent Box
Botanics Selection Box
Champneys Skin Comforting Kit
Topman Fragrance and Beanie Gift (no guilt over this, male gift and not many in the stash!)
Fearne Cotton Indulgent Bath Collection
Sanctuary Weekend Indulgence
Sanctuary My Spa Moments
Extracts Body Wash Set
FCUK The Date Planner

Most of this will be used as presents, honest! There is still another parcel (or 2) to come.