Question:
Are you using makeup? On an everyday basis/on special occasions?
What products are you using? (i.e mascara, foundation, lipstick etc)
Are there any products you can't use anyore because of difficulties applying it nicely or opening the jar etc?
Have you found any products that are easy to use for people with arthritis in their hands?
Any clever tricks you want to share for looking "healthy" ?
Answer:
> Are you using makeup? On an everyday basis/on special occasions?
I have Rosacea (red face and nose, extremely sensitive skin). I tried all
kinds of products to no avail. Then I was introduced to Mary Kay products
and was hooked. They didn't burn, itch, etc. I even sold it until I started
having major problems with my stamina. Even now, I swear by the products.
About 18 months ago, when the Sjogren's kicked into high gear, I had to stop
using the eye shadows and mascara because my eyes complained so much. Even
now, I use the Mary Kay cleanser and moisturizer, then SPF 50 sunscreen.
For special occasions, such as picture taking, etc., I will still put on
foundation and a light eye shadow. My lashes tend to disappear, but the
Sjogren's won't let me use mascara anymore.
> What products are you using? (i.e mascara, foundation, lipstick etc)
See above.
> Are there any products you can't use anymore because of difficulties
> applying it nicely or opening the jar etc?
No - that was never a problem, just the super sensitive skin reacting to
everything.
> Have you found any products that are easy to use for people with arthritis
> in their hands?
- not really. About two months ago, I got my hair cut really short
because it hurts too much to wield the hair dryer and curling brush. So now
it's just wash and go. Amazing how many people have told me my hair is
beautiful now. All those years of perms, color, work, pain, etc., and all I
have to do now is keep it clean to get the same result from others. LOL
> Any clever tricks you want to share for looking "healthy" ?
SMILE - and be aware of your posture. It hurts me to scrunch down
(costochrondritis in the rib cage), or to cross my legs (OA in the knees),
etc. So I am usually found sitting upright. And I have found laughter can
help those around us and us forget we're "disabled" until we try to do
something we oughtn't do.
