So what type of personal care products are available. I hate not to have some basic makeup. Foundation, lip color, blush. But don't want to add any burden to my liver. Thanks in advance.
Donna Jo
No preservatives added makeup : So what type... - PBC Foundation
No preservatives added makeup
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Ummm, Im a bit baffled by this. I go nowhere without my makeup. Nor will I ever do without it. Unless I become unable to apply it myself. But, my daughter will soon be studying cosmetology, she can apply it for me😊. I truly feel that you shouldn't go to such drastic measures. We might as well live in a bubble. Like I said in another post, the air we breath daily is more harmful than any hair color or any makeup. 😉
absolutely agree!
Totally agree with shulsey. I wear makeup dye my hair.i also look after myself but you need to live too .makeup and other beauty products would never cross my mine .enjoj
Agree with the other girls ! I have wide spread cirrhosis after 14 years but work as a nurse, look after my big family, colour my hair and wear make up ! No alcohol since diagnosis, take Urso and OCA ( still on trial here in the land of Oz), exercise when I can and enjoy my life ....my consultant says the trajectory I'm on ( towards transplant) one day will happen regardless. All I can do is take a deep breath and go for the ride !
Take it easy and don't worry too much...as Mark Twain said, he spent his whole life worrying about things, most of which didn't eventuate !
Karaliz
Hi Nanajo1962
My lovely step daughter who is very environmentally minded uses a company called Arbonne International. Her skin is flawless and very young looking for her mid 40s. I believe they have a method of selling through consultants rather than a presence in the High Street.
You can find reviews of this company if you google the name. In the UK another company which has a good reputation is the Body Shop but I think you may be in the USA.
hope this helps
They only thing I read about chemicals and PBC is nail polish gel type polish if you google it it may come up. It says there may be a link ! I couldn't believe it, I hope you can find the article. Very strange right to say the least I don't polish my nails anymore with the gel polish just regular and I let my nails go natural for a week in between now just in case there is some truth to this.
I use regular make up - I haven't changed my make up since diagnosis. My doctor didn't mentioned any changes - but I do know there are options out there of organic makeup.
I use ORIGINS face cream (always loved this) and regular (meaning bought anywhere) make up
Thank you all for your responding.
I use, and sell Avon products. I have only been diagnosed 3 days, and on Urso. Not sure what else Im supposed to do/not do yet.
Sorry ladies, I don't agree on this one. Don't give your compromised liver anymore than it can handle - it's your choice of course. No more dying hair although there are some available without the chemicals. You can highlight - as long as it doesn't touch the skin - it will not be absorbed. Same with shampoos and conditions- do your research. We just do not need more chemicals that are hard on your liver.
Some nail polishes don't have the chemicals either.
I do not use plastic for straws, food storage, plastic cups etc because of the chemicals. I use glass or paper.
You can find makeup that does not have the chemicals - research it on the Internet.
It's true Dr does not tell you this, but some don't tell you not to drink either. It's also not them with the disease.
I think that is taking it too far, however I am presuming your not at end stage. If I was so poorly then maybe I might consider it. But as long as my bloods are fine & the urso is working I can't see any point in taking it all to this level. I eat low fat healthy, cook from scratch & have cut down/ out processed foods on the whole. I've been having my hair professionally coloured since I was 17 (I'm 56) wear the makeup I've always used & live my life to the best I can. I deal with the symptoms when they happen. I've given up Alcohol & Indian food because they made me physically ill not because I thought it best. My body will therefore dictate what's good for it. I live life & won't be beaten. I certainly won't be ruled by it. At the moment anyway. X
Love your way of thinking. I have said same thing, I can't beat it but will do everything I can do it doesn't beat me. 😊
Just trying to do something to protect myself. Thank you.
I agree with teddybear7. Im in the later stages of this awful disease. Im just 43 yrs old. I try to eat as healthy as my budget will allow. But the few things that make me feel like myself are the simple things like keeping my hair looking nice & my makeup that is affordable for me. Like I said, I will not live in a bubble nor will I let PBC dictate every little thing I do. To each their own as they say😉. But, to worry about every little thing, all the time just seems too overwhelming for me. Maybe, if I'd have known more when I was in the beginning stages of PBC, I would feel differently. 🤔
