The thought of going without a shower or bath for 30 days is certainly off-putting to many people, but that’s exactly what a couple of beauty writers did — and now their story is going viral. Jill Provost is the editor-in-chief at Total Beauty.com, and her article — titled “Here’s What Happens When You Stop Showering for a Month (See the Pictures)” — is making the rounds online. Jill enlisted the help of her assistant, and together, the two of them went 30 days without the luxury of a soapy shower, a relaxing foamy bath — and they even eschewed swimming pools, hot tubs, and beauty products.
The spray is a probiotic one that claims to put back all the good bacteria that can get washed away from excessive scrubbing and cleanliness.
Provost’s editorial assistant Jessica joined her on the quest to go 30 days without bathing and showering — but using Mother Dirt two times per day, in lieu of other bodily cleaning methods. Rinsing with water was allowed every three days. Deodorants, lotions, and wipes weren’t allowed — not even lip balm.
Jill and Jessica went without makeup, and before long, their co-workers began to notice their stench by the second or third day. With Jill being a person who sweats a lot and Jessica being a person who wasn’t going to give up her high-intensity daily workouts, their natural scents were soon so strong that Jessica’s colleague could smell her from around the corner when she wore a tank top. More like a “stank top,” as the women might write, as Jill wrote of her odor — a cross between a skunk and a dinner loaded with onions.
The experiment even affected Jill’s marriage, with her husband expressing his desire for a little hanky-panky, but also the desire for the study to end well before 30 days.
Greasy hair and smelly armpits were counteracted by the eventual effect that the no-showering, no-bathing rule had upon acne and scalp psoriasis. Although Jill’s scalp peeled to the point at which it made her coworker gag, her scalp did improve during the experiment.
Jill and Jessica went without makeup, and before long, their co-workers began to notice their stench by the second or third day. With Jill being a person who sweats a lot and Jessica being a person who wasn’t going to give up her high-intensity daily workouts, their natural scents were soon so strong that Jessica’s colleague could smell her from around the corner when she wore a tank top. More like a “stank top,” as the women might write, as Jill wrote of her odor — a cross between a skunk and a dinner loaded with onions.
The experiment even affected Jill’s marriage, with her husband expressing his desire for a little hanky-panky, but also the desire for the study to end well before 30 days.
Greasy hair and smelly armpits were counteracted by the eventual effect that the no-showering, no-bathing rule had upon acne and scalp psoriasis. Although Jill’s scalp peeled to the point at which it made her coworker gag, her scalp did improve during the experiment.
Jessica experienced cystic acne exploding over her face to the point where she put ice bags on her face, but eventually, her skin cleared up and looked better than it had in a long time.
In the end, the women learned they didn’t look all that bad without makeup, but their reactions to the 30-day experiment differed. Whereas Jill kept up her minimalist showering routine — only showering every few days or so when the experiment ended — both women delved back into beauty products. After all, their jobs require them to be surrounded by new cosmetics and beauty products to try all the time.
Some of the funniest observations during the 30-day experiment prove how differently men and women can think about cleanliness as it related to sex. Jill observed that firsthand.
In the end, the women learned they didn’t look all that bad without makeup, but their reactions to the 30-day experiment differed. Whereas Jill kept up her minimalist showering routine — only showering every few days or so when the experiment ended — both women delved back into beauty products. After all, their jobs require them to be surrounded by new cosmetics and beauty products to try all the time.
Some of the funniest observations during the 30-day experiment prove how differently men and women can think about cleanliness as it related to sex. Jill observed that firsthand.
“During a recent get-together, I tell my friends what I’m up to. ‘Committing to a month without showering also means committing to a month without sex,’ says my girlfriend. In unison, the men in the room reply, ‘Why?'”Whereas the women were still allowed to wash their hands for safety’s sake, their experiment of going without showers and baths taught plenty. The biggest lessons were that you don’t need soap to stay clean, and going without so many showers resulted in soft feet and less acne, eventually.
“So I really shouldn’t have been surprised when, two days later, as I walk into the house covered in dirt from doing yard work all day, my husband tries to get frisky with me. And it should come as no surprise to the women reading this that I decline.”
“My psoriasis is magically gone — no more shedding, flaking or itching. Jessica’s skin looks better than it has in months — not a single blemish. She’s worried that going back to beauty products will make her clear skin revolt. I fear my psoriasis will flare up again.”http://www.inquisitr.com/3102717/no-showers-baths-and-makeup-for-30-days-jill-provost-says-it-cured-acne-and-scalp-psoriasis/
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