Since my scalp isn't oily, I think the flaky skin on my scalp is the result of dryness - or stress from moving? Periodically it troubles me. I'm trying to treat it by washing my hair less frequently and using different treatments.
* Mayonnaise worked really well as a conditioning treatment - spreads easily, but greasy to wash out
* Coconut oil seems to work less well, but virgin coconut oil smells nice. Just trying to use up my coconut oil though - I find it a pain to have to heat it up to use (it's pretty cool where I am). Hard to work through the scalp.
* Aveda dandruff treatment - feels great, and spreads easily on my scalp. I don't think I have dandruff, but this is a salicylic acid preparation so works fine for my purposes also.
* Clear hair dry scalp treatment - to be tested out. 7 doses on sale for $3 at The Grocery Outlet.
In order to shampoo less, I've been using dry shampoos to some extent.
So far I've tried Klorane dry shampoo - I liked it - pretty easy to brush out, hair felt cleaner, and it added body to my hair. However, being an aerosol, it's a bit of a pain to travel with.
I also got Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo - the jasmine-scented powder. Being a powder, it's a bit of a pain to apply and brush out - I think using a powder or kabuki brush would probably help a lot with this. However, the mini size is extremely portable so I may take it along for trips/emergencies. I find Klorane easier to use. I don't mind the scent but it can be a bit strong.
Batiste gets good reviews; I will give it a try next.
I've used the Shiseido dry shampoo spray - it is only moderately effective - you really need to work it through the scalp and I found I needed to reapply later in the day. It's essentially an alcohol so I did worry that it dried out my scalp.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Thursday, October 09, 2014
Officially on a no-buy*
I'm officially on a no-buy - as in, I can't buy any makeup or skin care until I use up what I have.
So. Much. Stuff. I have been trying to organize my stuff for a week now, and haven't made much progress. However, it's official that I have more stuff than I know what to do with. And I can't bring myself to throw any of it out, so I've just gotta use it up.
Which means, I can't buy anything new until I do use the stuff up. Years! It will take years, I say! The skin care will get used up more quickly at least...
On my to-buy list:
So. Much. Stuff. I have been trying to organize my stuff for a week now, and haven't made much progress. However, it's official that I have more stuff than I know what to do with. And I can't bring myself to throw any of it out, so I've just gotta use it up.
Which means, I can't buy anything new until I do use the stuff up. Years! It will take years, I say! The skin care will get used up more quickly at least...
On my to-buy list:
- Revlon Color Stay Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain - Rendezvous
- Boots Hot Balm (cleansing balm)
- Neutrogena - Pure & Free Liquid Daily Sunblock (a physical sunscreen - currently using up my mentholatum sunscreen)
- I'd like Sleek Blush by 3, but I don't think I'll ever use up my blushes so that's probably never going to happen.
Saturday, October 04, 2014
Monday, September 01, 2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Carolina Hererra Chic (Women)
Found Carolina Hererra Chic for 1260 yen in a little drugstore in Shibuya with a surprisingly extensive inventory of perfume and drugstore items.
In the store, I noticed the signs saying not to touch the perfume after I accidentally knocked a bottle to the floor. Interestingly, they don't let you test the perfume on skin - perhaps too many people trying to spray without buying? Many of the testers are broken anyway, including Chic, Mat:Matsuzaki White, and a silver Mat.
Chanel Cristalle EDT can be had for 5600 yen (before tax?) so it's really not a bad place to pick up certain interesting finds. The Mats all went for about 4000 yen or so.
Anyway, currently testing Chic - it's interesting. As people have mentioned on fragrantica, the opening is off-putting. I get some aquatic notes from it so I'm not sure how much I like it...
Chic is listed as in production, but the NY Carolina Herrera site no longer lists the women's version, and the international version only talks about the newer CH fragrance line.
In the store, I noticed the signs saying not to touch the perfume after I accidentally knocked a bottle to the floor. Interestingly, they don't let you test the perfume on skin - perhaps too many people trying to spray without buying? Many of the testers are broken anyway, including Chic, Mat:Matsuzaki White, and a silver Mat.
Chanel Cristalle EDT can be had for 5600 yen (before tax?) so it's really not a bad place to pick up certain interesting finds. The Mats all went for about 4000 yen or so.
Anyway, currently testing Chic - it's interesting. As people have mentioned on fragrantica, the opening is off-putting. I get some aquatic notes from it so I'm not sure how much I like it...
Chic is listed as in production, but the NY Carolina Herrera site no longer lists the women's version, and the international version only talks about the newer CH fragrance line.
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