If you
think you are spending too much money on skin care products - there are cheaper
alternatives.
News 12's
Consumer Reporter Janice Lieberman has
The Real Deal to help you save on your
skin care routine.
According
to the National Retail Foundation, we spend $115 per month on makeup and beauty
treatments.
Dr. Fayne
Frey, the author of "The Skincare Hoax: How You're Being Tricked into
Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream," says this is what we need:
Sunscreen: Less than $15 for a large dispenser (about
1/2 pound). Since sunscreen should be applied daily, you're going to go through
it -- no need to purchase expensive boutique brands.
Soap-free cleansers:
$15/20-ounce pump or $3 a bar. Harsh detergents in soaps can strip away
necessary skin oils, and may cause dryness, irritation and inflammation. Milder
soap-free cleansers can be used on the face or body and can even remove makeup
100% Pure Petroleum Jelly: $5 for a large 1 lb. jar.
Dr. Frey claims that it's the most versatile skincare product on the market —
it's safe to use, is affordable and easy to find.
Name Brand Well-formulated Moisturizer: Less than
$20 for 16 ounces (1 pound). Dr. Frey recommends moisturizers that work! Ones
that have been objectively proven to increase water content of skin. And they
can be applied on your face or body and are easily found on local drugstore
shelves — in jars, tubes or pumps!
If you are not convinced the next time you go to the
drug store, take your expensive brand and compare it to the cheaper one.
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