Men's Skin Care Essentials

Skin care is not just for women! Men are not comfortable talking about their skin care, but more and more are seeking skin care products including anti-aging products. Part of an overall healthy lifestyle includes good grooming and a daily skin care regimen. A recommended daily skin care regimen for men includes:

 • Shower using shower gel including moisturizers to prevent dry skin and prevent premature aging.

 • Wash your face but never with a bar soap which tends to dry the skin. Foaming cleansers and gels are your best choice. Use lukewarm water as hot or cold will leave skin dry and irritated.

 • You should tone your skin with a cotton pad and mild astringent. This helps to open up pores and absorb moisture.

 • Moisturize the skin with fragrance free and non-alcoholic products. Alcohol will dry the skin. • Once a week, exfoliate the skin with a gentle scrub removing dead skin cells

• Shave with shaving foams for your particular skin type: oily, normal, combination, or dry skin. Soothe the skin after shaving with a moisturizer or mild aftershave to prevent razor burn; an aloe vera gel works well after shaving. Can men use the same skin care products as women? The answer is no! A man's skin is unique and requires the use of special skin care products. There are several differences between men and women's skin:

 • Men have smaller oil glands ( sebaceous glands)

 • Men have oiler skin

• Men have thicker skin

 • Men have more fragile skin in the face area

 • Men have a higher percentage of skin cancers Because of the concerns of skin cancer and aging, men should always use protective sunscreen and avoid over exposure to the sun. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Other important considerations for men's skin care include a balanced diet, plenty of rest, daily exercise, do not smoke or quit smoking, and drink plenty of water. Increasing your consumption of fruits and vegetables, which contain important anti-oxidants, is a good anti-aging treatment for the skin. You should also avoid fried food and use olive oil in cooking rather than butter. This will help your skin retain its elasticity.

 Several product lines are dedicated exclusively to the special needs of men's skin care and anti-aging skin care. When choosing skin care products look for vitamin or herb based products rather than those heavily perfumed and containing mostly alcohol. Some good choices include:

 • Lifelab 3040: A French men's skin care product line designed specifically for anti-aging products for men 30+

• Mary Kay Skin Management: This has always been thought of as a woman's product line but offer many excellent products for men's skin care

 • Biotherm Homme offers a full line of men's skin care products including several anti-aging products

 • Naturally Man is a product line offering all men's skin care basic products along with men's concealers which can help hide dark under-eye circles and reduce puffiness

• Anthony logistics for men offers several men's skin care products including anti-aging, skin care regimen, and shaving kits

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Beauty Tips for Traveling Women

Staying beautiful while traveling has special challenges. Beauty rituals that work wonderfully at home, may not work as well in a different climate. In addition, travelers just don't have the same amount of time to dedicate to beauty when traveling, sightseeing and packing and unpacking suitcases. Speaking of packing, lighten up by using travel size products. When packing lotions, shampoos and other liquid based products, pack them in zip lock bags and seal so they won't leak and spill into clothing.

Minimize the amount of products you bring by lightening up on the skin and hair routine. Let your natural beauty shine through by using sheer products. Instead of bringing a whole arsenal of makeup products, select a small palette of neutral shades that can work for the entire trip. Department stores often have free gifts with purchase on cosmetics that contain small tubes of mascara, eye shadow, and even small bottles of makeup. Small makeup kits, such as these, are ideal for traveling. Instead of bringing a whole bottle of cologne, ask for a perfume sample to travel with. Some simple changes in beauty routines can help women to weather the changes in weather and routine beautifully.

 Warm Weather Tips Work with hair's natural texture: High humidity can wreck havoc on the hair, making it tend toward frizzes. Curly or wavy hair probably will not hold a straightened style in steamy weather. Before traveling, get a haircut that works well with the natural texture of hair, with the goal of hair that looks great naturally.. If recreation activities include swimming and getting wet, this will save a lot of time on hair styling. Get a wash and wear hair style and concentrate upon enjoying new adventures instead of worrying about hair. Consider wearing hair up.

Wearing hair up and off the neck is cool and elegant looking. Apply sunscreen religiously. You may be amazed at how fast a sunburn occurs in a warm sunny climate. Instead of having to deal with the pain for sunburn while on vacation, be proactive about applying sunblock and sunscreen frequently.

 Bring a tube or two of Aloe Vera Gel, which can be purchased at the drugstore before leaving home. Aloe Vera is terrific to apply at night to help skin heal from errant rays while sleeping. Purchase lighter products for summer weather: The creamy moisturizer and makeup that works so well at home, may feel greasy and slide off the face in a warmer climate. Find skincare products that are geared for summer. Lipstick: Instead of a heavy lipstick, wear a sheer lipgloss SPF. There are several good brands of lipgloss that give sheer color without being heavy. Use blotting papers to fix quick shine fixes.

Cool Weather Tips Moisturize: Cool dry climates, such as mountain ranges, can dehydrate the skin and cause chapping. Before the trip, exfoliate and smooth skin. A sugar scrub in the shower or bath will slough off dead skin cells and make the skin more receptive to a good moisturizer. Follow the sugar scrub with a rich application of body butter or olive oil. Take care of feet. Smooth the skin of the feet with pumice stone to keep them soft.

Massage a thick moisturizer, cream, oil, or petroleum jelly on the feet, and put on thick socks before bed. Feet may get overworked while traveling, so pamper them.

 Battle chapped lips: Apply lip balm with SPF frequently. Dry facial skin; Bring a moisturizing mask to apply to the face during the trip. Wear a rich moisturizer with SPF during the day, when exposed to the elements.

Condition hair: Cool dry climates can cause hair to be flyaway. Apply a moisturizing balm or conditioner, especially to the hair's ends. Before the trip, give your hair a deep moisturizing, or hot oil treatment. While traveling and seeing the world, cut back on the amount of time spent on your beauty routine and enjoy focusing on the new sights surrounding you. Being lively, curious and interested in the world around you is the best beauty advice of all.