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| Skincare For Men ~ Men Are You Caring For Yours? |
by Kim Snyder |
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Skin care basics aren’t just for women.
A good skin care regimen is essential for men as well. What is the
difference between men’s skin care and women’s skin care? The only
real difference is that men shave. Otherwise, the basics are
pretty much the same. However, not all products are made the
same.
Skin care essentials made with natural ingredients
are an excellent choice all around. Some products that are used to clean
the skin contain harsh chemicals and can strip the skin of
much-needed natural oils and moisture. The chemicals can also leave
a detergent film behind which can irritate the skin and cause
breakouts.
Men have oilier skin and larger pores than women.
Daily cleansing is vital to healthy skin. A good scrub, one that invigorates
your skin without tearing it, is a good choice. Toning and
moisturizing after cleansing are the next steps to great looking skin.
When considering a toner, choose one with the least amount of
chemicals. One that contains around 5% glycolic is best and can be
used daily to keep skin firm. This also helps your skin to fight off
the effects of the many pollutants in the environment today. The
moisturizer you choose should, once again, be one with natural
ingredients. Make sure to hydrate your face and neck on a daily basis.
Moisturizing helps to prevent wrinkles as men age.
Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are great natural moisturizers. Don’t miss the
area under the eyes, where age will show before anywhere else on
the face. Keep Vitamin E capsules on hand and use the pure vitamin
E under the eyes for an intense moisturizing treatment.
Every person has a different skin type.
Whether you have oily, normal or dry skin, it is important to exfoliate
regularly to remove dead skin cells. Also, after shaving, men need to
apply a moisturizer that doesn’t contain alcohol or has an intense
scent. Sensitive skin is especially prone to react negatively if harsh
chemicals are used. Go with something that contains chamomile or
another soothing natural ingredient. Lip balm with an SPF of at least
15 is a good way to protect and hydrate your lips.
Facials aren’t just for women.
Men benefit from either a home facial or a spa facial. If you go to a spa,
the professionals there can tell you how to best care for your
skin type. You are never too manly to NOT got to a spa and have a
facial done. Everything is based on how you look these days.
Men who care about their skin need to actively protect it from the elements.
Stay hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. Exercise
is vital to healthy skin since it increases the amount of oxygen
traveling to the skin tissues which can ward off premature aging. If
you are going to be in the sun for longer periods of time, protect the
skin with a block containing at least 15 SPF or higher. You‘ll protect
yourself not only from unsightly brown age spots, but skin cancer as
well. Sunglasses protect your eyes from overexposure to the sun too.
Skin is affected by our diet and our habits.
Try to stay away from anything in excess. Moderation is the key when it
comes to alcohol consumption, smoking, and eating. Stress and
fatigue also affect our skin in negative ways. A good night’s rest is
important not only to function well, it is great for healthy skin too!
Eat foods that are high in Vitamin E and Vitamin C, or take
supplements to get your daily recommended dosage.
Its time for men to start caring for their skin and start today , its never too
late!
Copyright 2007 Kim M Snyder Owner Overallbeauty.com where the ideal
is that there is beauty in everything. In the use of mood nail
polish, magic lash eyelash enhancer, mineral eye shadow, all natural
skin and bath care, and more.
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| This article was published on Saturday 04 August, 2007. |
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