Severe cash flow problems? Consider dropping shampoo from your list of hygiene items. I use an anti-bacterial soap to shower with. I also wash my hair with it every other time. It tends to dry out my oily hair a bit (which I like) and it’s cheap. If you can’t afford shampoo for a bit, simply use soap in it’s place. It won’t hurt and will keep your hair clean.
Two necessities that a person should NEVER be without are soap and toothpaste. The simplest way to conserve toothpaste is to squeeze from the bottom, curling it upwards and using the minimal amount to cover your toothbrush. Don’t skimp on the dental hygiene as it will lead to much more expensive dental repairs (and pain) later on in your life.
When it comes to toilet paper, cheaper is not always better. The wife and I switched to the dollar store brands of toilet paper for a while and discovered that while cheap, they did not have the lasting power of some of the slightly more expensive brands. We use Scott tissue because it really lasts the longest and is the most comfortable we can find for the price. If you don’t like their regular version, try the new “soft”.
Do you really need the more expensive gels and fancier shaving creams? Not really. You can use shaving cream you buy at a dollar store to shave and it’s just as good as the more expensive stuff (often the exact same brands at half the cost).
I have skin allergies, this means that anything that they add certain fragrance to will probably set my skin off. I find that the cheapest soaps, shaving creams, shampoos, etc… are usually the best for my skin allergies (since they usually don’t add all the fancy fragrance and extras).
Of course if you do have skin allergies as well, make sure you check the label, because some of the cheap stuff also use cheap fragrance, which is just as bad.
We as Americans overpay for our products. One of the simplest suggestions I can give for keeping up with your personal hygiene cheaply is to ply the aisles of your nearest dollar store. You can find cheap shampoo, soap, tooth-paste, and basically everything else you need there.
Guys have to shave (well, you Moses types don’t). You can end up spending a TON of money on blades if you’re not careful. The simplest, cheapest way to maintain that smooth look that women love is to go electric! Invest in a good Panasonic ES3041K Sonic Shaving Wet Dry Rechargeable Shaver
. The initial cost is sometimes high (depends on what you’re looking for) but it more than pays for itself in blade costs.
Of course the ladies will love their very own as well! Panasonic Close Curves Wet/Dry Ladies Shaver
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