Stay Beautiful During the Recession

The economic downturn impacts beautiful people, too. Exotic dancers aren’t getting compensated enough, the Miss Venezuela competition is being downsized because of the poor economy and, as New York Magazine reported last month, gorgeous women are being forced to scrounge for unglamourous jobs like waiting tables. Now, it turns out the beauty industry is starting to spiral downwards. The New York Time recently reported that beauty product sales were down 7% in the first half of this year compared to the same time last year. This, despite claims from companies like L’Oreal, that they were immune to the recession. If you are one of the many people hoping to cut costs, here are three tips for balancing your bills and your looks: Photo Credit: kobread