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Dear Dawn,

I am living in Alaska in a tent this summer, and I won’t have any running water. I have access to showers but they will not be an every day luxury for me. How can I keep my skin and hair looking and feeling healthy and clean with out running water? Any advice is much appreciated!!

xoxoxoxo,

Nikki

Dear Nikki,

First of all, WOW!! I am so impressed with the adventure it sounds like you have ahead of you. Enjoy every minute! Second of all, I have to say I’m glad it’s not me! I am a wimp about the outdoors. I admit it.

But on those occasions where camping or being outdoorsy do come up, I have some tried-and-true tips that I stick to.

So here you go! May these beauty products be your best friends in the wild…um, along with some solid mosquito repellent!

Water-Free Best Friends #1: DRY SHAMPOO

Water-free hair cleansing is a must. I highly recommend dry shampoo for situations like yours or for when we need a little beauty boost in between washing. I am a big fan of the TRESemme Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo.

TRESemme Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo

It pumps up your lifeless locks into fabulous, full-bodied hair – all without water! It helps to remove the oil, residue and scent that unwashed hair can leave.

I would suggest using a dry shampoo product like this 2-4 times/week and then giving your locks a deep cleanse and deep conditioning treatment on the weekend. Be sure to massage the scalp as you wash! If your hair still feels heavy, another tip is to wash & rinse hair once, then condition and rinse out and wash hair again. That’s right! If you have fine hair, shampoo again AFTER applying conditioner to reduce the weighed down effect some conditioners can leave.

Water-Free Best Friends #2: Facial Cleansing Cloths

No matter where you are, proper skincare is a must. So that means no going to bed without washing your face!

Since water isn’t an option for you, cleansing cloths are the way to go!

I recommend keeping them by your bedside right next to your moisturizer so all you have to do is reach out and remember your routine right before bed.

One of my favorites is:

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towlettes-Hydrating

For only $6.99, these little beauties remove dirt, oil and makeup – yes, even waterproof – while lightly hydrating your parched skin. No water needed.

Again, I would recommend that you really wash and exfoliate when you do get to take that shower.

You can also use No Rinse Cleansing & Deodorizing Bathing Wipes on your body to feel a little fresher between showers.

No-Rinse Cleansing & Deodorizing Bathing Wipes ($3.99 for 8-count)

And lastly…

SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN!!!
I know when you feel a little less clean than usual, the idea of applying sunscreen can seem like a yucky idea.

It’s not. Get a good, non-greasy, high SPF sunscreen to keep your skin safe.

I personally love Cotz Sunscreen SPF 58 ($16.99) because it’s good for sensitive skin.

Cotz Sunscreen SPF 58 ($16.99)

As someone very sensitive to SPF, this one does the trick without making me break out into hives. If your skin is not so sensitive, Neutrogena makes great sunscreens that dermatologists always recommend!

Hope that helps, Nikki!

Have an amazing adventure, be good to yourself and take care of you…oh, and send us urban dwellers some pictures!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What camping-friendly products would you recommend to Nikki?

Hi beauties,

Wanna know one of the top 5 questions I get here at BeautyFrosting?
Here you go:
“How can I eliminate or reduce dark spots from sun damage, pregnancy and genetics?”

Honestly, I don’t have one sure-fire solution for you.

Luckily, I have been introduced to a few products that swear they address just such concerns.
One with the most hype is: Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution.

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution ($49.50)

As a lover of Kiehl’s, I have to say it shows a ton of promise.

Promise? Haven’t you tried it, you ask?

Well, here’s the thing: I don’t have dark spots. But A LOT of my friends do. How do I know this? Because they tell me.

So, based on the results from Kiehl’s studies and the feedback it’s received online, I gave it to my friends JT and JM to try.

They had some spots that need some serious talking to and I wanted to help. And, well, they wanted to try.

Especially when they heard that it was effective with:
No Silicones. No Parabens. No Fragrance.
No Colorants. No Optical Diffusers.

Its primary ingredient is Activated C, the latest-generation Vitamin C derivative available with optimally effective anti-cluster technology.

So, while they try it out for the next 8 weeks, here are some stats from Kiehl’s to keep you company:
*In 2 weeks or less, 55% of women clinically demonstrated a significant reduction in dark spot intensity.

*In 4 weeks, 69% of women clinically demonstrated a reduction in dark spots intensity

*In 4 weeks, 73% of women showed a significant reduction in acne scarring. Reduction in other skin discolorations was clinically evident among 69% of women.

*In 8 weeks, 87% of women (!!) clinically demonstrated more uniform skin tone to deliver breakthrough clarity.

So, I will let you know when the ladies give me their feedback after 8 weeks. ‘Til then, if you try it, email me or post your results below. Just remember, like Mariah said, “Love takes time to heal…” or, in this case, dark spots/scarring take time to heal. So give it a good 8-week period with consistent nightly application and daily use of sunscreen.
That last step is VITAL, ladies!

xoxo,

BF Asks: Have you successfully reduced or lightened dark spots/scarring? How?

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