Right before heading off to grad school, I signed up to be a Mary Kay consultant. I don't know what I was thinking, but it was a huge waste of money (for me). I promised myself I would at least use all of the stock I could if I wasn't going to sell it, and after nearly six years, I'm on my last bottle of facial cleanser. Time to look for something new!
Since beginning my quest to be From Scratch, I've learned a lot about the questionable ingredients that are used in skin care products and cosmetics. Unfortunately, this industry is not properly regulated by the Federal government. Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has created the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, which provides safety ratings on over 68,000 products!
From what I can tell from the database, the Splash Facial Oat Flour Face Wash from Coastal Classic Creations is the highest rated facial cleanser rated by EWG. You know why? Because it's only ingredient is "finely ground colloidal oatmeal".
So my question is, why can't I just grind us oatmeal in my blender/food processor/coffee grinder and use that instead of paying $10 + S&H for 75 grams? I might just give it a try!
I was once a Mary Kay consultant too! And didn't like it either. I am still trying to figure out why I thought I would be good at it. I usually use the same bar of soap that's in the shower--Dr. Bronner's, goat milk soap, or something like that.
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