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Looking after sensitive eyes, skin, and fine hair
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items I have sensitive eyes, skin, gums, and fine hair, so need to be careful which products to use, and where I go for their care. Here is what works for me. For make up, I only tend to wear it if I’m doing a poetry reading or photo shoot (www.anajohnsona...
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I like Marcelle eye make up remover. I used it after poetry reading at poetry festival in Kingston (part of Art Festival; www.anajohnsonauthor.com).
Marcelle
I go to this optometrist. Dr Epstein is fantastic, really down to earth and an excellent clinician. My whole family goes there. I’ve got great accurate prescription for my glasses 👓, prescription sunglasses, and great fitting for contact lenses! And...
Limestone Eyecare
I use Coppertone spray for my sensitive skin (allergic to most sun screens and all perfumes) for places I can’t reach, like my back.
COPPERTONE Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
I have my hair cut, coloured and styled by Jonno. He is great, efficient. I’m not there very long at all; reasonable pricing. He also fits me in early in the day for when I have photo shoots and poetry readings!
The Parlour by Jonno Bastos
I use Coppertone sun screen. I am allergic to all perfumes and most sun screens, and my skin is all good with Coppertone
Coppertone - Sunscreen / Sun Skin Care
Instead of anti-perspirant deodorant, I use Gold Bond body lotion (and Tom’s deodorant). They work well together as Gold Bond is long lasting, and Tom’s deodorant adds a hint of fragrance. Both soft on my skin. No rashes, and I still sweat!😅
Gold Bond Extra Strength Body Lotion 400ml
I use this deodorant (with Gold Bond extra strength)! I like Tom’s deodorant especially the rose fragrance as it seems easy to find on Amazon. And I can still swart, good on my skin. (Gold Bond cream provides the longevity).
Tom’s of Maine Rose Vanilla Natural Deodorant 92g
I add this oil under my eyes before I go to sleep. Yes, under my eyes! A few years back I felt dryness under there. It stains, so I use a stainable towel on top of my pillow! No dry skin, no allergic reactions to products!
Kevala Sesame Oil, Organic 1/2 Gallon (1,892ml)
I like this balm for my hair. Pretty natural, not sticky at all. Definitely helps to style and keep the fizz down on the hair, especially from the humidity! I never blow dry my hair, no patience. I just wash and go! This gel does the job when needed.
R+Co Velvet Curtain Texture Balm
This is the shampoo I am currently using, although to tell you the truth I haven’t been watching my hair very often, which is helping keep its natural moisture. The bottle is all squished! I like this shampoo because it doesn’t strip the colour, and ...
R+Co Dallas Thickening Shampoo 8.5oz
This is the conditioner I am currently using (when I do wash my hair, which hasn’t been very often, maintaining its natural moisture!). I get compliments on the smell (like with its accompanying shampoo duo). Helps with volume for my fine hair! Only ...
R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Conditioner 8.5oz
The only body wash that works for my skin (no rashes), nice smell, simple, plenty of moisture. I don’t use it all over the body (to maintain the body’s natural oils), just in the needed areas daily.
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
I use Dove Original bar of soap (only soap that works for my skin), not the one for sensitive skin or any other kind. I use it for hands and body (unless I use the liquid body wash version for body). For my face, I can’t use any soap at all. Just use...
Dove Soap
I use Tom’s toothpaste with fluoride since there is no fluoride in the water in Kingston, where I live. I find it is good for my sensitive gums. Already have had to have gum implants. 🦷
Toms Toothpaste
I use Listerine Zero (alcohol free) as this is gentle for the gums (I’ve already needed gum surgery). All good now, as this is gentle on the gums.
Listerine Zero
I use this when I travel. It works quite well under my eyes for the dry skin there.
Clinique Eye Cream