Your Daily Dose of Skin Care
On every man’s skin care arsenal, there are some basic products
we should use on a daily basis. This will ensure our skin stays
firm, protected and looking absolutely great. What in the beginning
will seem like extra work, over time it will like any part of your day,
like brushing your teeth!
Cleanser
A facial cleanser will remove unwanted stuff on your skin (dead cells,
dirt, weather pollution) and clean up the pores, which mean less acne
blemishes. There are different types of cleansers for different types
of skin, but in the end they should work fine, unless your skin is
excessively oily or dry. If after using a product, you feel
your face too tight, is better to try another one, because the effects
were too hard for you. The cleanser should be used twice a day, morning
and night.
Shaving Cream or Gel
A shaving cream or gel helps soften the facial hair. It is a combination
of ingredients that will make shaving a lot easier, and helping achieve
that perfect close shave. Many men make the mistake of applying
the cream and instantly shaving. You have to let the cream do its
work around 30 second to a minute, and then proceed to shave. The
best time to shave is after taking a hot or warm bath, warm water opens
up the pores, making shaving even easier.
Toner
A toner cleans the pores, removing any residue from shaving. Restore
the acid mantle on the skin, and protects it from bacteria. Toner
works throughout all day, controlling the build up of oil. It
is commonly applied the same as the cleanser, at morning or at night.
After Shave
An after shave is very important when you shave. Shaving leaves
the skin damaged and dry. A good after shave will provide the skin
of the nutrients it needs, while at the same time will moisturize it.
Best time to use it? You guessed, after shaving.
Moisturizer
Restore moisture to skin, and avoids current moisture evaporation on
our skin, helping retain water. You should have very clear your
skin type before buying a moisturizer, because it is dependant on this. Moisturizing
should be the last step on your daily ritual. Commonly applied
morning and night.
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Men’s Facial Care Tips
We all know that most men don't really think about "skin care", work, sports and girls tend to take up my mind most of the time.
We tend to think we are made from an indestructible material, and that our skin is made of iron. And so, we go on in life, shaving everyday, standing in extreme weather on our vacations, and eating junk food. But hey, our skin is actually deteriorating each passing day, and it’s not a matter of attitude, “machismo”, or whatever you’d like to call it. It’s a matter of health. And in today’s world men facial care is even a matter of social life.
You may not know this, but we men, have very sensitive skin. I used to ignore this also, until I notice my skin was getting too dry, now I have to use baby’s soap because the doctor told me that my skin type is very sensitive. He went on saying that a large portion of men have this same type of skin, and it is due to bad eating habits, lack of exercise and basic men facial care treatment . But what is most disturbing is that most men also ignore this, or they do not take proper action.
So what is proper action?
There are certain habits to take in consideration when you start caring about your facial skin care. Here are some tips that will help you get started in men facial care:
* Drink water, a lot. Water is good for overall health; it is a common advice to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
* Buy vitamin supplements. To have a healthy skin you should include in your diet multi-vitamins. Particularly helpful to your skin is the Vitamin E.
* Exfoliate your face twice a week. Exfoliation helps removing the dead cells on your facial skin, the result will be a skin free of impurities.
* Protect yourself from the sun. Keep in mind doing it in a healthy way, for example if you’re staying too much time outdoors with a hot weather. Don’t use too much, because sun blockers contain chemicals. Nowadays even some moisturizers have sun protection.
Remember this is all men facial care basic stuff. People have different skin types that have their own issues. You should visit your doctor if you notice anything strange in your skin. However this tips will help you in having a healthier, better looking skin. Bottom line is, start taking care. The web has plenty of information regarding these issues and is a good place to start.
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Looking Good
Pretty boys, call them what you want, but when a girl has to choose between the clean, well dressed guy or the dirty, acne face dude, she'll go for the first. It's not girly at all for a guy to take care of his personal appearance. Whether you’re looking for a girl or already tied the not, taking care of your appearance affects various aspects of your life.
Take for example at work; you can loose a lot of friends for having B.O. And when you get up close and personal with that hottie, she'll notice your sand paper beard and pimples. Keeping your clothes clean and up to date is also important, whether you it's a suite for work or something cool and attractive for going out to the clubs.
So how can we keep looking good? Easy, keep your body healthy! Of course it's more than just saying it, but when you break it down it isn't that difficult at all.
Men skin care is a piece of cake. With some lotion and moisturizer you can improve the look and feel of your skin dramatically. There are tons of men skin care products on the market to choose from. Find a moisturizer with UV protection and vitamin E. A little tip, man skin care products that have retinol in their ingredients are great because retinol helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles.
Pimples or zits, whatever you call them, acne is something almost all men have to deal with. Since we shave, it only gets worse because we irritate our skin. No need to worry. Times have changes and there are a bunch of creams, cleansers, soaps and even acne medications for men. If you have normal acne, try some medicated soap, and you can even use some concealer for men. Yes, that's cosmetics FOR MEN. Nothing girly here. If you have more severe acne you MUST see a dermatologist, a doctor will give you the best solution. With some antibiotics and special creams your skin will improve and so will your confidence.
Do you smell that? Body Oder can be a real big turn off not only for girls but the guy's won't want hang out with someone that smells like trash. Shower. It's that simple, oh yeah and DEODERANT! There seem to be some guys that don't realize this life saver exist. Men tend to sweat more and have a stronger B.O then woman, so deodorant is crucial to keep yourself fresh all day long. Put some money in body wash and a good soap, she'll notice.
Have you seen those Chia Pets? If your hair looks like that and you’re wondering why you can't get a date, then pay attention to this next tip: Get a GOOD hair cut. Now don't go to extremes, remember just because Johnny Depp can pull off his hitch hiker haircut, doesn't mean you can too. Go to a professional salon, or at least something that's a little more expensive. The people there are more up to date on new styles and can recommend what suits your face shape and size. Oh and to all the guys going bald... just cut it short! You think that combing it to the side or growing it longer and covering the bald spot does the job... but it doesn't! Everyone can see that you're going bald. Accept it, cut it short and move on like a man!
Once you have the cool haircut, you need some stuff to keep it in style. Once again, products for men come to the rescue. There are great waxes, gels and sprays for men that keep your hair looking good and in place.
Eating pizza and drinking beer with the boys is great, but having that beer belly and not being able to go up a flight of stairs with out stopping... well you get the picture. It's important for a man to keep healthy. I myself am not much of writing down how many calories I eat or how much carbs this or that has. Frankly I don't care if that chocolate bar is filled with sugar and fatty contents. But nonetheless, I keep a balanced diet. It's just common sense, if you know you’re going to be drinking beer all night, then eat a healthy breakfast and lunch. Taking some supplements is even better, but these do not replace meals. Just keep a healthy diet, get in some fruits, veggies and lots of water everyday. When you look in the mirror and see your healthy body, you'll know all the work was worth it.
Of course aside from eating healthy, you have to exercise! If your into sports, play with your buddies, and working out will turn into play. Put in some money for an exercise machine or even cheaper some dumbbells. Did you know you can do a whole body workout with just a pair of dumbbells? Read some information on keeping your body in shape, magazines like Men's Health are great help. Join a gym or use walking as an alternative to getting around.
Keep your clothes clean and stylish. No, this does not mean you can by that Miami Vice suit. Take a look at some men's magazines or watch TV and check out the latest trends for men today. You don't have to waist thousands of dollars on clothes. It's all about color combination and size. You can even ask for some girl help here, this is great because she knows what clothes other girls think make guys attractive or maybe even what she's looking to see on you!
Wash your teeth, cut your nails and please, change your socks and underwear daily!
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Notice to Reader: The men's skin care and grooming advice on this web site or in correspondence with customers is intended to educate and entertain. It does not replace the counsel of a physician. Seek the advice of a doctor if your skin condition warrants medical attention.