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Archive for the ‘skin’ Category
Sat, September 27, 2008 12:13 pm By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Grooming has become a priority for men. Looking your best isn’t only for the ladies nowadays. It has become as important for the men also.
These days men make visits to salons to get spruced up. The main reason to go to salons includes cuts (of course), color, shaves, massage, waxing and shoe shines. These days manicure and pedicure has also become popular among men.
Most men naturally have dry cuticles, calluses, dry skin and rough hands. They want softened cuticles, a relaxing massage, and clean polished nails. A men’s sport pedicure usually consists of a refreshing and nourishing foot soak, file, and cuticle care, heal filing and a revitalizing foot massage.
If you want to avoid going to a salon for a pedicure You can do it at home itself. Below are a few pedicure tips to help get you good feet:
• Prepare a foot bath with warm water. Add a teaspoon of antiseptic foot bath. This will fight fungal infections. It also conditions and soothes tired feet. Soak feet for 5 to 10 minutes in the warm water.
• Spray the foot with an antiseptic foot spray. This will deodorize and refresh feet as it fights irritating fungal bacterial infections. Don’t forget to spray it between your toes.
• Clean the nails with a nail filer.
• Squeeze a small amount of exfoliating lotion into your palm and apply to the foot. Pay close attention to heavily-calloused areas. Use firm strokes of the hand or a loofah disc for application. An exfoliating lotion will rub away rough, dry skin cells, leaving feet smooth and helping to boost circulation.
• Place feet in bath once more and rinse.
• You can use a two-sided Pedi file to smooth away calluses. Be careful not to completely remove them, because calluses are the foot’s natural protection. You only need to soften them.
• Rinse the feet and towel dry.
• Massage feet and legs with a moisturizing lotion
• It’s a good idea to sprinkle on a deodorizing foot powder to keep feet odor-free and dry.
Pedicure helps relieve the stress of your tired feet. An invigorating calf and foot massage will stimulate circulation that will bring you a new found energy. Manicures and pedicures for men are a hygienic procedure and have them done for their practical and professional aspects. Men gain more confidence by taking better care of them selves.
Tags: Men, Style, pedicure, feet
Tue, July 1, 2008 1:14 pm By James Coolridge
 The summer can play havoc with the skin; it is especially harsh for men as their skin is 20 percent oilier than women’s and has significantly larger pores. Taking care of it during summer need not be a tedious duty. Just follow a few simple steps for a stunning, healthy-looking skin.
Cleansing is the first and most important step to control the excessive oil in the skin. Use natural cleansing products that are all natural and chemical free and avoid using deodorant soaps on your face at all cost. These soaps comprise of harsh ingredients that irritate the skin and clog pores. These blocked pores then nearly always lead to blemishes and infections.
Exfoliation is the next step for flawless, glowing skin. A good scrubbing removes the dead cells and smooth the skin’s surface. A good choice for a summer scrub would be a product with Jojoba beads, these provide immediate results and are gentle on the pores.
Toning is essential for guys who spend more time outdoors during the summer. This constant interaction with the outdoors with its pollutants and harsh sun rays has a deadly impact on your skin’s ability to remain elastic. Toning in such cases helps keep your face clear and firm, toners with glycolic or alpha hydroxyl acids work best for the summer skin. Toning also helps reduce pore size and is a handy remedy for ingrown hairs, which can be unpleasant in hot weather.
Miniaturization is another crucial aspect of summer skin care. It is very important to hydrate the entire surface of your skin, especially the sensitive under-eye areas so that your skin can tolerate the sun. Try using a light moisturizer, if your skin is excessively oily try a gel based moisturizer.
Sunscreen this step is the holy grail of summer skin care, 90 percent of premature aging of the skin is caused by overexposure to the sun which is also a leading cause of skin cancer. So guys like it or not you have to protect your skin at all costs. Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater at least 30 minutes before sun you step into the sun every time without fail.
Tags: Sunscreen, Cleansing, Exfoliation, Skin care, summer skin, healthy-looking skin, toning
Sat, June 21, 2008 10:25 am By Brian Ford
 Watermelon is one of the favorite fruits for many people. The thirst quencher is consumed in many forms including fresh juices, smoothies and even pickles. Rich in fat and high in protein, watermelon is also a favorite snack. Above all, watermelon is a skin care food.
Watermelon helps prevent asthma, diabetes, colon cancer, atherosclerosis and asthma. It is considered to be nature’s one of the best anti-oxidants.
Watermelon is effectively used to reduce skin blemishes. The fruit is rich in Vitamin A, B and C, that helps keep the skin fresh, hydrated and radiant. The acids present in watermelon help exfoliate the skin.
The seed oil of watermelon is also considered beneficial for your body and skin. Omega 6 and Omega 9 essential fatty acids are present in the fruit which are highly beneficial for the skin. The seed oil easily penetrates the skin and dissolves the sebum buildup.
The moisturizing property of watermelon helps smooth your skin and that is why, the fruit finds its use in baby oil, massage oil, salt scrubs, face creams and shower bath.
Tags: warm, dry, skin, water, watermelon, season, hydrate, supple
Sat, June 21, 2008 10:25 am By Kelli Barnes
 By the time you reach 40 years old, you will notice that your skin has lost its rosy glow and age spots, freckles and wrinkles began to appear. Well, you need not panic! The signs of aging can be delayed by a number of ways. Want to know how? Read on.
Sun protection: Morning sunshine is enriched with Vitamin D. However, staying too long under the sun without any protection will create a set of problems for your healthy skin. Under prolonged exposure to sunlight, the ugly age spots, wrinkles and skin discolorations will start appearing on your skin. So, if you want to young, it is better to be away from prolonged exposure to sunlight. Stay away from the sun in the noon. Use a quality sun block that is suitable for your skin type.
Eat healthy, look young! Healthy eating habits is not only a prerequisite for a perfect body shape, but also it is vital for your skin. If you eat junk food, your skin will also look like junk- lifeless, wrinkled and old. So, stay away from all the junkies. Drink beer glasses of water. Include food rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals in your diet.
Supplements in your diet: Beta Carotene is crucial for cell regeneration. Vitamin E prevents scarring and brings down the aging process. Zinc helps in cell repair and growth. Take sufficient health supplements to reduce the aging process.
Tags: skin, water, creams, Sun, Food, Nutrients
Fri, June 20, 2008 10:25 am By Chris Howard
 People between the ages of 10 to 40 are susceptible to acne. Blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, papules, nodules, pustules and congested pores are the manifested forms of acne. Good news for the people suffering from the problem of acne is that there are a number of acne skin care products available in the market that is proven to treat the problem of acne effectively.
The effort should be taken from your side to stay away from acne. Moisture protects your skin from the signs of aging. So, you should moisturize your skin on a regular basis. Apply a good quality moisturizer that suits your skin type. In addition to this, you should also protect your skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays.
You should be quiet choosy about your skin care products because there is no point in spending money on numerous products resulting in nothing but side effects and damaging your skin. Your acne problem may get worse if your mere selection of the skin care products is wrong.
First, consider your skin type and then choose the moisturizers, the wrinkle lift creams and the sunscreen lotions. You should also be selective about your skin care treatment. It is always recommended to consult a dermatologist before starting any kind of skin care treatment. The dermatologist or skin care expert will suggest you the best anti aging acne skin care solution.
Glycolic acid peels, TCA peels and salicylic acid peels are often suggested by the skin care experts and dermatologists. These peels are also proven to remove age spots and fine wrinkles.
The process of removal of acne scars may take a lot of time but it is worth spending time and money.
Tags: skin, problem, Acne, anti, aging, creams
Wed, June 18, 2008 1:49 pm By James Coolridge
 Exposure to sunlight is part of your life. But sometimes, the sun exposure can be dangerous, even deadly. Children are more susceptible to the harmful effects of sun’s rays as compared to adults. So how should you protect you and your family from the harmful Ultraviolet rays? The solution is a one-word answer- sunscreen. Here raises a query- can you protect yourself and your kids with the same sunscreen? The answer is a big YES! How? With some guidelines, you can use the same sunscreen for your whole family. Read on to know more.
Chemical-free sun screen: Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide sun blocks are chemical-free protection for your children. Hence, look for easy-to-apply sun screen lotions and creams so that your kids don’t have to look like ghosts on the beach! Moreover, these sun products are less likely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Spray or lotions? You should check the ingredients of the sun protection product, rather than the form in which it is sold. Both the forms will do, the only thing to keep in mind is that the sun protection product doesn’t cause irritation to sensitive areas of your kids such as nose, ears and unexposed skin.
The brand: Be choosy about the sun screen brands. Always look for a good quality sunscreen product for your kids. Try out a new product by applying it on a small area of sensitive skin and check whether it causes rashes in the skin. If no rashes, then it is safe for the skin.
Tags: Sunscreen, sprays, lotions, sunblock, SPF, chemicals
Fri, June 6, 2008 6:44 am By James Coolridge
 Do you ever get bumps on your face after a shave\? You must have missed one or two ingrown hairs while shaving. Prevent them curling around your facial skin.
Dump your electric shaver: Electric shavers have minimal contact with the skin and therefore there is less likely to remove the dead skin cells which lead to the development of ingrown hairs.
Wet shave: Shave after or right in your shower. The steam opens the pores and the dead skin will be easily removed.
Creamy shave: Use your shaving cream liberally. Don’t apply shaving gel or foam.
Smart shave: Have a close shave to remove the dead skin. However, don’t do it too closer which causes irritation and ingrown hairs.
Keep your face relaxed during shave: Don’t stiff the facial muscles.
Treatment: Cleanse the area of ingrown hair bump by rubbing alcohol.
Aftershave: Once you have treated the ingrown hair, use an aftershave to close the pores and heal the skin.
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Tags: aftershave, treatment, ingrown facial hair, close shave
Sun, June 1, 2008 12:52 pm By James Coolridge
 This article is based on this interrogative that it’s commonly asked by anyone new to this. Yes, the needles pierce into your tegument will definitely make you suffer. We have seen many people screaming with pain when getting a tattoo done. Hence, here rises the question- “Why do I want to get a tattoo done?” Read on to know the answer.
The sensation of pain depends on the part of your body in which the tattoo is being worked on. This also depends upon the types of needles used. Some needles are found to spite more than others. The needles used for outlining are found to produce a sharper cut.
So to reduce the feeling of pain, it is recommended not to take aspirin or alcohol before a tattoo session as they thin your blood which can cause excessive bleeding.
Why do you want a tattoo?
The answer to this question is different for different people. A tattoo may be done to gratify your partner; to let somebody see that you belong to a group that has tattoos; to relate to a particular subculture; to show your uniqueness and individuality. These all are very obvious and valid reasons for tattooing.
However, you should remember that tattoo is a permanent mark on your body. The web of vines on your wrist may look really lovely now, as you are a free-spirited collegiate. But, what if you have to work in a very conservative field after your graduation? Will others stare at your tattoo in a weird way? Will you have to hide it with long sleeve shirts? Well, the questions are still left to be answered…
Tags: Tattoo, design, art, culture, artist
Thu, May 29, 2008 12:46 pm By James Coolridge
 If you note that your skin is becoming dry and flaky, then you need to look for a moisturizer. Well, you don’t have to put your hands on your girl’s make up box to get a moisturizer for you! All you need to do is search for some moisturizers exclusively made for men. Read on to know all about moisturizers.
Not all moisturizers promise to replace the moisture to the skin, but yes, they keep your skin’s natural moisture from evaporating. They form a barrier between your skin and the air so that they temporarily trap the moisture in your skin thereby making your skin softer and smoother.
Moisturizers in the stores are broadly categorized according to the skin type. First, know what the type of your skin- is whether your skin is normal, dry, or oily- and then go ahead with the moisturizing suited for your skin type.
If your skin oily go for lotions and oils that are lighter with more fluids. The gel-based moisturizers are supposed to suit all skin types, as they are the lightest skin moisturizer of all.
Now that you have chosen the right moisturizer, you should know that the moisturizer should be applied when your skin is damp. Applying moisturizer after a shower or after a face wash is ideal because damp skin tends to seal the water in.
It is accepted that moisturizers are the best lubricant for your skin. However, you should know that these alone couldn’t help your skin to look smooth and young. Moisturizer is just one of the ways to keep your skin healthy. When it comes maintain a healthy skin, you should not ignore that a good diet plan and exercise are the prerequisites for a healthy skin. So, apart from applying the right moisturizers in the right quantity and the right time, have a good diet containing lots of fruits, fresh vegetable and not to forget, lots and lots of water!
So, follow these simple rules and ensure a healthy, glowing, and youthful skin!
Tags: skin, essential, youthful, glow, moisturiser
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