The economic news just seems to get worse and worse, doesn’t it? First the unemployment rate jumps, then the stock market drops, and the cycle starts again. And at the end of the day, we as consumers start getting more and more nervous about spending money on anything but the necessities. Luxuries become things to be deferred for another day, and apparently that includes beauty products. Usually one of the steadiest sectors of the marketplace, fragrance, makeup and skin care products are showing that they’re not recession-proof, either.
According to Women’s Wear Daily, spending on all major categories of beauty products is down 1% going into the all-important holiday season. No big deal? That’s nothing to shake a lipstick at. Now, we’re doctors, not economists, so we’re not going to weigh in on the impact of the drop in beauty spending. But we are going to say a thing or two about the importance of investing a little bit, even during tough times, in keeping yourself looking great outside and feeling great inside.
Our basic advice is, if you’re in the habit of spending a certain amount on cosmetics, skin care products, “cosmeceuticals” or regular manicures, cut what you need to feel more secure, but don’t stop spending on your beauty completely. It’s too important. From a Beauty-Brain Loop perspective, you should always be doing what you can to keep yourself looking as good as possible, because that affects your Inner Beauty, your self-esteem and feeling of confidence.
And since beauty is often a sign of good health, focusing on the essentials of beauty is also a good way to ensure that you’re taking the basic steps to maintain your health, something that’s vital for dealing with stressful times.
According to Women’s Wear Daily, spending on all major categories of beauty products is down 1% going into the all-important holiday season. No big deal? That’s nothing to shake a lipstick at. Now, we’re doctors, not economists, so we’re not going to weigh in on the impact of the drop in beauty spending. But we are going to say a thing or two about the importance of investing a little bit, even during tough times, in keeping yourself looking great outside and feeling great inside.
Our basic advice is, if you’re in the habit of spending a certain amount on cosmetics, skin care products, “cosmeceuticals” or regular manicures, cut what you need to feel more secure, but don’t stop spending on your beauty completely. It’s too important. From a Beauty-Brain Loop perspective, you should always be doing what you can to keep yourself looking as good as possible, because that affects your Inner Beauty, your self-esteem and feeling of confidence.
And since beauty is often a sign of good health, focusing on the essentials of beauty is also a good way to ensure that you’re taking the basic steps to maintain your health, something that’s vital for dealing with stressful times.
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