Strategies for Saving Money on Health and Beauty Products

I admit it, I am a beauty product addict. If it smells good, I want it. Through a series of strategies, I have been able to acquire lots of great lotions, potions, makeup, etc. for next to nothing, and in fact have plenty to give away and sell. A look in my bathroom is rather comical. My husband has a bar of soap and a bottle of shampoo and a washcloth in the shower. That's it. I have several scrubby/ex foliating things, three partially used bottles of shampoo, four conditioners, a razor and shave gel, a face scrub, two types of body wash, and two bars of soap. Whew. Silly, yes.. But I like to be able to have different products to choose from depending on my mood and the occasion-and all of it cost me just pennies on the dollar.

Through a series of strategies, its easy to get lots of health and beauty items cheaply. Coupons are probably the easiest way. If you have a store that doubles coupons, you may be able to get toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc for free or for pennies by matching coupons and sales. This is where much of my stuff comes from. Don't keep more than you can use before the expiration. Donate the rest to charity (domestic violence shelters and nursing homes both really appreciate toiletries and things to make their ladies feel special. Nail polish is a great donation too. Always get receipt from charitable donations for tax deductions) or sell extra items at your next yard sale for a profit. You can also make gift baskets of products. These are much appreciated as silent auction items, or as gifts for young women or college students. Buy extras of good coupons on line (check eBay, or coupon clipping service websites), or buy multiples of the paper if you notice a really good coupon.