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Originally posted by LaMantequilla:
How can I get rid of these awful, dark, hideous under-eye circles of mine? I get plenty of sleep, but they just don't go away.

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Originally posted by LaMantequilla:
How can I get rid of these awful, dark, hideous under-eye circles of mine? I get plenty of sleep, but they just don't go away.

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Originally posted by flippygirl:
Fluff, did you change your toothpaste? That has made me break out around my mouth when I use certain brands. I guess that would require a slightly crazy brushing for it to get to the chin, but it's a thought. I think that's what is making me break out around my mouth right now. bleh. so, I am switching yet AGAIN.

Sensitive facial skin is such a b!tch.

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Originally posted by Drea D:
I have those, too, Geo. It's genetic, in my family. I have a great buffer that sands them down perfectly smooth, though.

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Originally posted by geogirl:

It figures, I've inherited so many wonderful genes, like the one for wide hips, short stature (5 ft), bags under the eyes & saddlebags, I should have known!

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Heh, I've got all those too, including the ridgy fingernails, and also one for early gray hair. Thanks mom.

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Originally posted by sneakers:
Nope, I use one that's both antipersperant and deodorant.

Another one that I'm almost embarrassed to admit: I have 3 hairs that grow only on my right boob that I continually pluck. Please tell me I'm not the only one with boob hair!

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Most of the women I know, usually when drunk and outside of the earshot of men, will admit to plucking a few boob hairs. Mine are on my left boob. Hey, between us, we have a perfect pair of boobs!

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Originally posted by LaMantequilla:
How can I get rid of these awful, dark, hideous under-eye circles of mine? I get plenty of sleep, but they just don't go away.

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I have a blue vein that runs right under my eye and my skin also has semi-dark circles- BUT you would never be able to tell because I use the magic of E$tee L@auder "double wear" concealer it's kind of pricey (18$)for the little bottle but it's awesome, and it never comes off, even when sweating. So I always seem to look "fresh"

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Originally posted by WishIWereBarefoot:
Most of the women I know, usually when drunk and outside of the earshot of men, will admit to plucking a few boob hairs.

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heheh! I remember being wasted at a party and admitting to doing this to a girlfriend of mine, who laughed her ass off. I also remember saying "You know, I'm only telling you this because I'm drunk."

There used to just be one. now there are three. Let us pray that this trend does not continue.

I also have the adaptive deodorant problem. I have to switch brands all the time. I sweat a lot- I've tried crystal deodorant & whatnot, but my supersweat glands overcame it it about 3 minutes.

I also can't wear any cutesy girly shirts that have the little teeny cap sleeves that go up in your armpit. They cause my armpits to sweat about 5x more than usual. Cutesy girly shirts are no longer cute when you have a hugemongous pit stain.

Ahhhh, such a delicate flower I am.......

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Originally posted by bekkaboo:
I sweat a lot- I've tried crystal deodorant & whatnot, but my supersweat glands overcame it it about 3 minutes.

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Originally posted by WishIWereBarefoot:
Unless you mean that your smell overcame the crystal. In which case I have no advice, but I do wonder if you are a frequent poster in the "sniff me" thread...

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No, I just meant that I got so uncomfortably sweaty that I gave up on it. I don't stink so much, I just can't stand to be really sweaty. Perhaps I'll try again, now that it's undershirt/sweater season......

Also, regarding the nipple hairs, gross. I pluck on a weekly basis. It doesn't help that I'm italian; I hate them regardless. I'm also the fabulous recipient of chin hairs. Never had them in my 20s, but in the past few years, wtf.

I invested in a good pair of 'precision tools' (as we call them round these parts, with my 30something friends ) They make excellent stocking stuffers

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Originally posted by Nieci:
Also, regarding the nipple hairs, gross. I pluck on a weekly basis. It doesn't help that I'm italian; I hate them regardless. I'm also the fabulous recipient of chin hairs. Never had them in my 20s, but in the past few years, wtf.

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I've got both the nipple hairs (I pluck the dark, but leave the thin blonde ones because it's too much of a hassle and the boy doesn't mind) and the chin hair (only on a beauty spot, and they're mostly transparent, but thick)

I have the crystal deodorant. I use the roll-on. I was really dubious and bought a backup of the other kind as well, but the crystal is much better for me. It also helps to use tea tree oil soap, which can help reduce the bacteria that make you stinky. I swear I thought this stuff was only for people who are philosophically opposed to the other stuff, but I promise it can be better.

Uh, yeah, nipple/chin hair. I guess the tradeoff for having thick hair on one's head often is being generally hairy elsewhere. Ugh.

My sister and I were both seriously considering asking our parents for laser hair removal on our Christmas list. Our youngest sister is so lucky she's adopted (and blonde) in that respect.

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Originally posted by noraneither:
If you find that you are sweaty more than smelly, try applying powder in addition to deodorant. It helps absorb the moisture and keep it off your clothes. I always have baby powder on hand for myself, particularly in the summer.

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