Mommies of little girls

I use face powder to even out my skin tones, lip gloss/moisturizer. Shaving in the summer months, and year round deodorant is a must. lol Special occasions I use blush, lipstick, a bit of mascara. I think moderation is the key..and personal choice.

I do all that stuff for other people :) It's expected in many situations. Some situations I feel like I have to compete, or fit in. I used to wear makeup everyday, even at home, and when I didn't I had a hard time looking at myself in the mirror and always feeling good about it. I found when you get used to looking at your naturally beautiful self everyday without make up, when you look in the mirror with make up on it looks strange, dirty, or "made up" and not always better! Especially in the day light. I've tried to start rumors that applying make-up daily causes wrinkles. Especially foundation, powder and eye shadow/liner. I really do think it stretches the skin. I've noticed the difference when I do or don't wear it for a while. It does change my skin, and my eyelashes will be much longer and fuller if I leave them alone for a while. Hair too. Seriously tho, I really do know that about my head. It's easier not to wear it if the people you are with don't either. The things we women, and some men, do to each other. :rolleyes: There are times to compete or fit in, and times when it's not needed at all. I think all my friends are just as beautiful without it, if not more. I wish more of them would believe it and quit hiding behind it all the time. They certainly don't need to wear it for me.

I never wear make-up and don't do anything with my hair (except get a nice cut). I shave because I'm a hairy beast (ditto for eyebrow waxing) and deodorant, well, that's just polite!

I wear makeup for work but its light makeup mineral foundation, blush, mascara, eyebrow mousse & lip gloss. On the weekend I use a tinted moisturizer and thatŒs about it. I may do my work makeup if I have somewhere special to go. My DD always asks why I wear makeup. She says Im pretty without it. IҒm not a young mommy so I need a little extra help. I dye my hair because it makes me feel better and I dont get asked anymore if IҒm the kids grandma. I view shaving underarms as a hygiene thing. Removing hair from the rest of my body has always been optional҅I would usually do it in the summer only. Ive changed my mind on that now and get a full body wax. I just feel cleaner҅ As long as Im sweating IҒll be using deodorant. BTW my laser hair removal on my underarms is not working out so well. Too much hair is growing back. IŒve had to start waxing it.

Similar to Sleep... I wear make-up on the weekdays, but during the weekend I'm pretty much bare faced unless I leave the neighborhood. Sleep that sux that the laser underarms didnt' work! That has been one of my better investments...

Can't get me near another laser anytime soon. lol Need to find an area that knows about dark skin. I guess some aspect of "empowerment" does not vibe with me. One can use their mind and love themselves. There was a recent research outcome that indicated Black women are not as critical of their bodies etc; I look cute without make-up, the various layers just enhance what I have. I saw a couple of vintage pictures of African women, their hair was adorned, and looked great. I want DD to love herself, her femininity, and all of what makes her DD. We women of color have so much versatility with our hair, clothing etc; Its a freedom not a catering to someone else. If we look good and our dhs or boyfriend stumbles over their foot..more power to that. lol

I tried no deodorant the other day, only because I was out, and didn't want to wear mens. Glad they sell that stuff everywhere. Too scary and uncomfortable to me not to shave. I enjoy wearing make up when it's a freedom, when I want to. The rest of the time I'd rather not, but usually do when it's expected. It took some time for me to feel as comfortable in the mirror and going out when not wearing it, when I was used to wearing it most of the time. It's given my daughter more freedom not to wear it as often too, especially when going out with me. She's already booked the face and hair people for her wedding. I'm not so worried about it LOL and will go out there as she, they, see fit. I'm usually nervous about other people doing my hair and make up, not so much anymore. I am worried about her, I know she is stressing about it. I hate that part. I think it's more a matter of what you are used to, and your environment. I guess I could get used to not shaving and wearing deodorant too, probably only if no one else did though!

They are using botox on underarms to stop sweat glands from functioning. I thought it was used for people who sweat excessively but there are women who do it so they no longer have to wear deodorant/antiperspirant.

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I have never worn make-up, except during weddings and such. Then, I feel the opposite of many women...just doesn't feel natural. :) Now shaving and no using deodorant? Nope. Not shaving makes me feel uncomfortable, little prickly hairs....ACK...lol. I have awful dry skin, so in the winter I don't shower every day, but I do whisk out my electric shaver to hit those pits. I tried going natural with deodorant...using baking powder, big fail. Big. I hate sweating, and the pits were just not happy. I actually worry a bit about not knowing how to do make-up, so that I could teach my girl. Although, as the article points out, I'd hope Cam would be more comfortable without. Natural beauty and all. :)

I can go without shaving. but I need deodorant. I've tried the natural brand and it doesn't work. Make-up is "optional". I don't use foundation or powder every day but I do use eyeliner.. almost every day.