The survey was conducted with two panels: a sample of 1,801 respondents and another of 1,162 people who are beneficiaries of the associations in the Dons Solidaires partner network and who are in a precarious situation.
The first group was interviewed from 21 to 23 November 2022 and the second from 9 January to 15 February 2023.

First findings

Appearance plays an important role in self-esteem. 40% of the general public indicated that they feel uncomfortable in public because of their appearance. This feeling is even higher among people who receive donations (47%).

This feeling sometimes leads the public surveyed to:
• Not to go out
• Avoid an acquaintance
• Not feeling comfortable at work
• Cancel an appointment

Inflation contributes to this hygienic precariousness. 34% of French people say that the economic context leads them to limit their consumption of hygiene products. This percentage rises to 73% for the Dons Solidaires panel.
And when their budget is under pressure, the French give up first:
• Make-up
• Hair dye
• Moisturizing products
• Razors
• Deodorants
• Shampoo
• Soap

“These behaviors are much more prevalent among low-income and poor populations and peak at record levels among the …