Here we go!

Day #4

This morning I washed with warm water and a velour cloth. I tried not to be rough or exfoliate. I did a milk wash before applying a small amount of coconut oil. The milk wash really smooths out my skin!

I am a little worried that the milk is a potential allergen. Maybe I shouldn't be putting anything at all on my face except water. Oh, this is so hard.

I didn't apply any makeup or lip products today.

I stopped brushing my teeth with Crest last night. Today I bought some Orajel toddler toothpaste to use since it is free from SLS or fluoride.

I have thrown out a bunch of products. Most of my stuff with SPF, formaldehyde, SLS and other related chemicals have been tossed. I've still got a few things left, like shampoo and shaving cream. I plan to ditch the shaving cream, but will probably keep my shampoo. I tossed my Neutrogena concealers, too. I am thinking about tossing most of my makeup anyway, since I've had everything for at least a couple months now.

Before bed I washed with warm water and put a small amount of CO on my face. Brushed teeth with the new toothpaste (which is actually a clear gel).

I've also started sleeping with my long hair pulled back in a braid. This keeps it off my face and hopefully protect my hair at the same time.

My lips are not happy without lip balm. Coconut oil is just not the same!

Here is what I ate today:

Cottage cheese and sweetened fruit
Blackberry Vanilla tea
1 Cutie
Almonds
Cashews
Salad with carrots, cheese, Canadian bacon and a teaspoon of Ranch
1 1/2 avocado
Turkey patti
Peas and corn
Red Raspberry tea

I drank water, but need to make a bigger effort at drinking more each day. Tomorrow I will start taking my vitamins again.