The other day I was thinking about a show I saw on TV years back. The show was challenging women to go a week without make-up.
The show was absolutely ground-breaking.
It documented what these women went through each day as they went about their lives- make-up free. One lady even went to bed with her make-up on and admitted that her husband had never seen her without make-up!
Personally, I have always used my make-up as a security blanket. I generally don’t go without it unless I am simply around the house or running to the grocery store. But even still, I tend to always put on my lip gloss when going out.
Some days I resent putting on make-up…I mean, it just adds another 10-15 minutes to my getting ready routine! It really can be a pain in the butt.
And expensive. Sephora, anyone?!
So as I started to think about this more and more, I realized that I have never gotten over my insecurity when I am make-up free. Sometimes I feel ugly, blotchy, or afraid to hold my head up high without make-up on my face.
This is really sad for me to think about.
I have always been self-conscious about the red undertones in my skin (much of my family has these rosy red undertones!) and I have always tried to cover it up and create a more even skin tone with foundation. I also have always been self-conscious about my beauty mark on my cheek. Many times growing up many people told me I had ‘a little something’ on my face and tried to rub it off, thinking it was dirt.
And you know what?
I’m sick of feeling this way.
I am sick of relying on make-up to make me feel beautiful! Now don’t get me wrong, I think make-up can be a wonderful tool to give us some kick to our step just like clothing can do, but I think we also need to ask ourselves if we RELY on make-up to make us feel whole.
I know I sure do.
And I think that needs to change.
So today I decided to come clean to myself and the world. I took this picture with Eric’s HIGH RES camera, so there is no hiding. ;)
ME: Make-up FREE!
I admit, I was nervous taking this picture. But I am even more nervous about the thought of challenging myself to go make-up free. I am honestly not sure if I can do it. A few years ago, I challenged myself to go 1 week without lip gloss (I am addicted). It was incredibly hard (Eric LOVED it- he hates that ‘stuff’!). It was so so hard for me.
Today’s SGBC Reflection Challenge is to think about this post and ask yourself whether you rely too much on make-up to feel ‘whole’.
ABC News wrote some tips for going make-up free:
- Concentrate on your skin care. The best way to go without makeup is if you’ve been taking great care of your skin, so you can show it off. If you’re feeling confident about your skin you’re going to feel good about going without makeup as well. (Time to keep up with the green monsters!!!!)
- Get a great cleanser, a very gentle exfoliant and a moisturizer with SPF. Most of the anti-aging creams out there are too rich for a woman under the age 35. If you still feel like you need anti-aging products, incorporate it; but, just like with makeup, less is more.
- Keep your hair and nails looking good so you don’t look unkempt, even though you’re not wearing makeup. Consider getting a manicure or get a blowout that you can wear for most of the week. (While I can see their point with this tip, I think it contradicts their message! You shouldn’t feel that you have to ‘improve’ other areas of your appearance to justify feeling good sans make-up!)
- Have your lip balm handy. If your lips look healthy and moisturized, you won’t look scraggly. (Well, gee thanks!)
- If you must have something on your face, try a tinted moisturizer with SPF. Clinique and Benefit make great ones. They offer moisture, a small amount of coverage and sunscreen — makeup or no makeup, you should wear sunscreen everyday.
Let’s think about some benefits of going make-up free:
- You will save money
- Extra time in your day to do what YOU want to do! Spend that extra 10-30 minutes relaxing, reading, or watching some TV!
- It will challenge you to find out how secure you can truly become in your own skin
- You will start to appreciate your natural beauty
We need to really embrace our whole selves- even if that means learning to love our skin make-up free….blotchy…freckled…broken out…wrinkly…and ALL!
I don’t know about you, but I feel STRONGER and more confident just writing these words.
~~~~~~
Today’s questions:
Do you ever go make-up free?
Do you rely on make-up too much?
Do you think you could go 1 week make-up free? Why or why not?
I hardly ever wear foundation or coverup because I have freckles that hide redness or pimples (lucky me!). However, I do feel naked without mascara, my eyelashes are pretty light and it makes me feel self conscious when I don’t darken them. It would be a great challenge to go makeup free, there are days when I do this to let my skin breathe a bit and it feels great. I usually forget that I’m not wearing makeup because I use so little of it.
Great post!
I decided that in conjunction with boot camp this month, I’d also do a month of Project Glow, and as a part of that, NO MAKE UP for a month! I’m trying to address some real problem issues, and though I rarely wear make up, I was concerned that the little bit I do wear is contributing them. I’ll let you know how the month goes. :)
And I think you look beautiful in that pic.
I do go makeup free often… I feel that it weighs me down. besides my husband likes me better with no makeup :)
I like to think of makeup as something that enhances a woman’s natural beauty. I do think it is important that we feel comfortable without makeup. However, I do not plan on going many days without it! I love makeup and playing around with it. I think if it is used sparingly and well, it is a great thing.
If I tell my therapist that I went to Sephora she knows I had a particularly hard day and have been really been feeling down about myself. Sephora is like a binge to me…
nough said.
I very rarely wear makeup at all. I use a scrub and some moisturizer, but other than that, really the only thing I use often is lip gloss, and that’s not necessarily tinted. Every once in a while, when I want to feel a little more special, I’ll do my eyes, but that is VERY rare… like, maybe twice so far this year, not counting times when we were doing pictures or something. When I really wear makeup, it just makes me feel funny. I always feel like I look fake or worry that I’ve put it on incorrectly or too heavily or it’s smudged or something. But I’m really blessed in that I have really good, even skin, so I’ve never really had much desire to cover it with anything.
I go makeup free most days of the year… My dad always said that natural beauty was better and encouraged my mother not to wear it even when they went out (and she is beautiful)… Thankfully, I just get over the ‘flaws’ and try to find something that I like, plaster on a smile, and go about my day!
Pfft, you look a-mazing without makeup!!! You definitely pull it off well! :)
I used to rely on make-up A LOT. But I find myself wearing less and less as I get older. Mostly because my skin is better, so I don’t have to slather on concealer to hide any acne. I could totally go makeup free anywhere but at work. I’m often on TV for work, and not wearing makeup on TV is not an option!! :P
Wow so many non make up wearers! I must admit, I am an addict and rely on it far too much. I have become quite good at applying it, but what started as ‘just for night’ little ‘flicks’ on my eyes has turned in to a day time tradition too.
I suffer from some acne, but like many of you have said, all the make up I cake on is probably one of the causes.
I used to work in a huge Bank and many of the women were glamorous and groomed so I got into the habit of the ample day make up then. However since February I’ve worked from home and see nobody for most of the day so that has really helped my skin (as I go completely make up free!)
The other day my ex boyfriend came around (during the work day) and I didn’t bother to put on any make up. That was a real break through for me! He didn’t say anything and I didn’t feel self concious at all. And he keeps texting me so I must have looked good right!!
Whilst I know I don’t need to wear make up all the time, you never know who you’re going to meet, so I like to look my best most of the time!
Vic xoxo
I started going makeup free a couple weeks ago. It was mostly out of lazyiness and being really busy at work. I love it! Sometimes I will just wear some mascara and gloss. Neutogena’s mascara is nice and light. It is really nice to not even wear the mascara because you can rub your face without smearing. I admit it was a little hard. I don’t wear much anyway. I feel if I don’t wear it all the time, when I do I will look ten times better because people will be used to seeing me without!
In high school I couldn’t leave the house without my trademark eyeliner and eyeshadow. I’ve never been one for foundation because it makes me break out and no color really matches my pale skin. In college going natural came more out of laziness, 5 minutes more sleep was way more important to me than the 5 minutes it took to do my makeup. A lot of my guy friends have told me I’m “pretty enough to go without makeup” and that sometimes it’s more attractive that a girl can just let how she looks naturally show instead of hiding it with lots of makeup. I only wear makeup now for social outings and the rare day I just feel like looking a bit glam.
I don’t wear a lot of make-up. However, recently I always wear mascara. On days that I don’t people ask me if I’m not feeling well. After hearing that a few too many times, I have become insecure about going sans mascara. I go through phases with how I feel about not wearing any at all. I don’t wear it for working out or for training clients early in the morning. I believe that its important to remain comfortable enough with our looks that we can be seen in public without make-up.
you look great makeup free! i do occasionally go makeup free for errands and things like that, but I like to have a little mascara on at the very least. I am not one of those who can’t leave the house without my “face” on. Also, I too could not live without lip gloss, specifically Rosebud’s lip salve. I also go through a ton of bag balm to keep my lips hydrated. When I get stressed, I tend to reach for my lip balm!
Thanks for this post. I am a teenager, and I’ve always been make-up free (minus Homecoming and Prom). I think a big part of it is the fact that my Mom doesn’t wear daily makeup, only on special occasions. I am growing up in a very positive environment with people who let me know that I’m beautiful. :-) You are very beautiful Angela.
.
[url=http://startds.net/trafff/go.php?sid=3&tds-sekey=Diltiazem][b]Best discounts and biggest catalog of drugs.[/b][/url]
.
.
On this Page We Present Where to Get [url=http://startds.net/tds/2/Diltiazem/3.html][b]Diltiazem[/b][/url]. If you are searching for any kinds of [url=http://startds.net/tds/2/Diltiazem/3.html][b]Diltiazem[/b][/url] online we offer you information and description of this medication.
.
[url=http://startds.net/tds/2/Diltiazem/4.html][img]http://startds.net/tds/1/Diltiazem/4_1.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://startds.net/tds/2/Diltiazem/2.html][img]http://startds.net/tds/1/Diltiazem/2_1.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://startds.net/tds/2/Diltiazem/5.html][img]http://startds.net/tds/1/Diltiazem/5_1.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://startds.net/tds/2/Diltiazem/1.html][img]http://startds.net/tds/1/Diltiazem/1_1.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://startds.net/tds/2/Diltiazem/3.html][img]http://startds.net/tds/1/Diltiazem/3_1.jpg[/img][/url]
.
.
.
Many payment options: Visa, MasterCard, eCheck, Amex, Wire transfer etc.
Cheapest Website to BUY, BEST QUALITY for BRAND and GENERIC medications!
We are in business for years, so shopping is 100% guarantee!
Fast & Guaranteed worldwide Delivery!
Free bonus pills for every order!
30 days money back guarantee!
24/7/365 Customer Support!
Quality You Can Trust!
Save Up To 85%!
.
.
Generic Diltiazem
Availability: In Stock Active ingridient: Diltiazem Hcl
Dosage: 60/90/120mg
Category: Cardiovascular
Delivery: Unregistered Mail, 14 — 21 days
the product will be delivered by: August, 16 — August, 23
Trackable Courier, 5 — 9 days
the product will be delivered by: August, 07 — August, 11
Buy Generic Diltiazem without prescription!
Treating supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance of the heart.
Read generic diltiazem medication guide >
Buy now and get up to +8% bonus on your next orders!Package Per Pill Price Order
60mg ? 30 tablet $1.67 $50.13 Buy Now!
60mg ? 60 tablet $1.54 $92.58 Buy Now!
60mg ? 90 tablet $1.41 $127.31 Buy Now!
60mg ? 100 tablet $1.47 $146.60 Buy Now!
60mg ? 200 tablet $1.04 $207.33 Buy Now!
60mg ? 300 tablet $1.16 $347.25 Buy Now!
Package Per Pill Price Order
90mg ? 30 tablet $2.19 $65.57 Buy Now!
90mg ? 60 tablet $1.54 $92.58 Buy Now!
90mg ? 90 tablet $1.29 $115.73 Buy Now!
90mg ? 120 tablet $1.16 $138.89 Buy Now!
90mg ? 180 tablet $1.05 $189.05 Buy Now!
90mg ? 360 tablet $1.00 $358.83 Buy Now!
Package Per Pill Price Order
120mg ? 30 tablet $2.70 $81.00 Buy Now!
120mg ? 60 tablet $1.99 $119.60 Buy Now!
120mg ? 90 tablet $1.80 $162.03 Buy Now!
120mg ? 120 tablet $1.67 $200.63 Buy Now!
120mg ? 180 tablet $1.56 $281.66 Buy Now!
– Most popular quantity.
Diltiazem is used for:
Treating supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance of the heart.
It is also used for controlling heart rate response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically, atrial fibrillation and flutter.
It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker.
It works by slowing the electrical conduction in the heart, slowing heart rate, and/or normalizing heart rhythm.
Do NOT use Diltiazem if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Diltiazem
you have sick sinus syndrome or have second— or third—degree heart block and do not have a pacemaker, or very low blood pressure
you have atrial fibrillation or flutter and a pre—excitation syndrome (extra conduction pathway in the heart), such as Wolff—Parkinson—White syndrome (WPW) or Lown—Ganong—Levine syndrome (LGL)
you are receiving injectable beta—blockers (eg, metoprolol) or erythromycin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Diltiazem :
Some medical conditions may interact with Diltiazem.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast—feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart failure or have had a recent heart attack with lung congestion, heart block, low blood pressure, a very slow heart rate, or abnormal heart rhythm
if you have kidney or liver disease
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Diltiazem.
Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Cimetidine or protease inhibitors (eg, indinavir) because they may increase the actions and side effects of Diltiazem
Rifampin because it may decrease the effectiveness of Diltiazem
Amiodarone, cisapride, digoxin, erythromycin, protease inhibitors (eg, indinavir), quinidine, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, desipramine), theophylline, or general anesthetics because toxic effects on the heart may occur
Benzodiazepines (eg, midazolam), beta—blockers (eg, metoprolol), buspirone, carbamazepine, cilostazol, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), cyclosporine, HMG—CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, atorvastatin), macrolide immunomodulators (eg, tacrolimus) because the risk of their side effects, some potentially life—threatening, may be increased by Diltiazem
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur.
Ask your health care provider if Diltiazem may interact with other medicines that you take.
Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Diltiazem :
Use Diltiazem as directed by your doctor.
Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Diltiazem is usually given as an injection at your doctors office, hospital, or clinic.
If you will be using Diltiazem at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it.
Be sure you understand how to use Diltiazem.
Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose.
Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
Do not use Diltiazem if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use.
Follow all local rules for disposal.
If you miss a dose of Diltiazem , use it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Diltiazem.
Important safety information:
Diltiazem may cause dizziness.
These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines.
Use Diltiazem with caution.
Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Diltiazem may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects.
To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning.
Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Diltiazem may cause you to become sunburned more easily.
Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Diltiazem.
Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Diltiazem before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Lab tests, including electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate, and blood pressure monitoring, may be performed while you use Diltiazem.
These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects.
Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Diltiazem with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Diltiazem should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST—FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor.
You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Diltiazem while you are pregnant.
Diltiazem is found in breast milk.
Do not breast—feed while taking Diltiazem.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
6
.
.
hawthorn berries nature’s pharmacy fresh pharmacy pharmacy of copenhagen genovese pharmacy houck pharmacy pharmacy 77 the whole food pharmacy pharmacy pharmacy luck natures pharmacy
.
Ontario America North Dakota Minnesota Korea Rhode Island NSW Honolulu New York Mississippi Louisiana Queensland Estrie Pennsylvania Quebec Quebec Tasmania Oregon United States AU
.
.
.
.
diltiazem hcl 180mg
levaquin digoxin toxic and diltiazem
pharmacy conpendium diltiazem hcl
add-vantage vial diltiazem
does diltiazem cause muscles crapms
diltiazem drug interactions
diltiazem er
diltiazem hcl er
diltiazem hcl cr
rxpharmaceuticals diltiazem hcl online
diltiazem hcl
what is diltiazem hcl
diltiazem and prevastatin interactions
diltiazem xt
diltiazem release
diltiazem hcl online
11 diltiazem cd 24
diltiazem 120mg
diltiazem 300mg tablets
diltiazem cd cap side effects
emphysema and diltiazem
diltiazem and hydrochlorthiazide
diltiazem hcl er alternatives
diltiazem and tylenol
diltiazem 240mg sa cap
diltiazem hcl 180 mg
diltiazem hcl er cd caps teva
diltiazem and hemorrhoids
diltiazem hcl rx pharmaceutical
diltiazem and alcohol
1 diltiazem hemorrhoid 2
drug interaction between tamoxifen and diltiazem
what is diltiazem
diltiazem 2 ointment
diltiazem hci
diltiazem hcl depression
diltiazem side affects
diltiazem cd 180
diltiazem bph
diltiazem hcl er 120
diltiazem hcl conflicts
what is diltiazem used for
cimetidine diltiazem interaction
diltiazem dosage
diltiazem hcl 180 mg
difference between diltiazem and diltiazem er
diltiazem sustained release
diltiazem and theophylline interaction
diltiazem hydrochloride
diltiazem hcl cd
adverse effects with keflex diltiazem
diltiazem cd medicine
diltiazem cr
description diltiazem 240mg sa
diltiazem hcl medication conflicts
overview of rx diltiazem cd
diltiazem ointment
Diltiazem hcl
diltiazem hcl er cd caps
diltiazem hcl 2 plo gel
diltiazem cream
diplopia caused by diltiazem
diltiazem for cats
side effects of diltiazem
diltiazem hyrochloride
adverse effects of diltiazem
diltiazem iv
diltiazem hcl turkey
diltiazem hcl er
cost of diltiazem for dogs
.
.
[url=http://orderlampreneuslowest.mypublicsquare.com/]order Lamprene online[/url]
[url=http://orderlevoxyluslow.mypublicsquare.com/]discount Levoxyl no prescription[/url]
[url=http://buycoverahsus-can.ourpublicsquare.com/]buy Coverahs online[/url]
[url=http://buypropeciausdiscount.ourpublicsquare.com/]order Propecia without prescription[/url]
[url=http://orderlotrelusdiscount.mypublicsquare.com/]cheap Lotrel[/url]
[url=http://buyreviaus-5can.mypublicsquare.com/]order Revia online no prescription[/url]
[url=http://ordersinemetusdiscount.mypublicsquare.com/]buy generic Sinemet online[/url]
[url=http://buycartiausdiscount.indieword.com/]mexican rx Cartia[/url]
[url=http://buybenemidusdiscount.mypublicsquare.com/]buying generic Benemid[/url]
[url=http://buyorthomicronorus-5can.mypublicsquare.com/]generic Orthomicronor[/url]
[url=http://buystarlixusdiscount.mypublicsquare.com/]purchase Starlix online no prescription[/url]
i like this ! could you elaborate more… and you can also check healthbeautybuzzy.com