Your Best Shave
We’ve all had some really bad shaves. Razor burns. Painful red slashes across the face. But with some quick prepping and simple shaving tips, you can have the best shave of your life.
Cleanse. You must cleanse your face with a gently, quality cleanser. Use hot water to open the pores. A good wash will also soften the beard and prepare your face for a perfect shave.
Moisturize. To avoid those painful razor burns and red slashes, apply moisturizer liberally to your face and neck.
Lather up. A gentle, good quality shaving cream is a must. Ingredients like aloe vera cool and soothe your skin before and after shaving.
Massage. Massage your shaving cream over all areas to be shaved. A gentle, moisturizing shaving cream that won’t dry out your skin will give you the best results.
Avoid Harsh Products. Don’t use products that contain benzocaine or menthol. These ingredients dry and irritate the skin.
Colognes for the Fall Season
You are ready to take on the 2010 fall season. You know that you’ll dress your best. The new styles will be fun and effortless to wear. The only other accessory you’ll need to select is the right cologne, one that will work for you.
So why not try one or all of these top four picks:
Vera Wang for Men. Vera blends a woody, oriental fragrance with a zesty freshness from leaves and yuzu with mandarin leaves, nutmeg and vintage leather. It’s seductive and masculine. A sensuous base of sandalwood complete this warmly inviting scent.
Burberry Brit. The British know style. Burberry brings British flavor with a sumptuous blend of cardamom, green mandarin and ginger accord. Cedarwood, nutmeg and wild rose accord, delicately blended with grey musk, wood accord and tonka beans finish off this tempting scent. Read more
Picking Up the Scent
In the hunt for a new cologne, you have to ask yourself, “Will she love it?”
In the American fragrance market, 50 percent of men’s colognes are purchased by women for their men.
Actor Patrick Dempsey has made a study of what women want in the scent area. And it has paid off handsomely in his second career as a cologne magnate. After forging out a place in the men’s fragrance world recently with Avon’s Unscripted, he’s launching Patrick Dempsey 2, a saffron-and-spicy-woods blend.
So, what should you choose? Men have a variety of spicy, musky and woodsy scents to choose from. Women surveyed suggest that they definitely are attracted to a subtle fragrance, manly but not overpowering. Read more
Back-to-Basics Skin Care for Men
Guys have finally caught on to what women have long known. Success in life – whether in the boardroom or the bedroom – is at least partly determined by one’s outward appearance.
So get back to basics – simple, basic skin care:
• Keep it clean. Let’s face it – men get dirtier than women. A man’s face is 15% oilier than his female counterpart. So keep it clean. Deep cleansing is important. Twice a day is enough. Any more than that will dry out the skin. Use gentle, circular motions. Rubbing too hard will irritate the skin.
• Exfoliate. Use an exfoliator at least twice a week and a facial mask twice a month. This routine eliminates dry, dead skin cells and exposes younger, fresher skin. A quality exfoliator will also unclog pores and prevent breakouts. It will also expose your facial hair follicles and allow a better shave.
• Tone up. You keep your body in shape with rigorous exercise so you shouldn’t do any less for your face. This is particularly important if you love the outdoors. Your face can take a beating in the hot sun. This is very important for men over 40. As you age, your skin loses elasticity and needs that extra boost.
• Moisturize. To keep your skin hydrated, use a quality moisturizer day and night. If your skin is oily, use an oil-free moisturizer. If you are planning a day in the sun, use a sunscreen too. For convenience as well as your budget, buy a moisturizer that also contains sunscreen.
• Facials. Rejuvenate your face with a relaxing facial. A typical facial takes about an hour and the results are worth the time and money. You can choose from several types of facials including exfoliating, toning and aromatic. After a stressful workweek and weekends in the sun, your face needs some TLC. Try a facial at least once a month.
Quick Look: 4VOO Exfoliation Scrub
An exfoliating scrub is very important to a man’s grooming regimen. Men tend to sweat a lot which can trap oil and dirt in pores. Ingrown hairs are also a common side effect of shaving. Ultimately the oil, dirt, and ingrown hairs need to be released from pores along with dead skin cells. Of course, this is where an exfoliation scrub comes in. A quality exfoliation scrub will release oil and dirt from pores while gently removing dead surface skin cells. The end result is clean, smooth skin.
4VOO Deep Exfoliation Srub is a quality scrub that features superior quality crystals for superior results. The crystals in 4VOO Deep Exfoliation Scrub are made from aluminum oxide – the same compound dermatologists use for microdermabrasion treatments. They are also perfectly spherical, providing an effective, but gentle exfoliation process. The crystals are not mechanically crushed, which can lead to rough or jagged particles. 4VOO Deep Exfoliation Scrub also contains plant and marine extracts, which remove excess oil and environmental contaminants.
30 Days to Great Looking Hair
If you’re not happy with your head of hair, take heart! You can have better looking hair in 30 days with these simple tips.
We all know the saying, “you are what you eat.” And the proof is in the mirror. If your hair is shiny, thick and manageable, chances are you are eating the right foods. If not, read on. Follow these nutrient-rich guidelines and your mirror will be your best friend in thirty days.
Here are the nutrient essentials for great looking hair:
• Protein. Be sure to supplement your diet with lean protein such as chicken, turkey, fish, eggs and other high quality protein foods.
• B12. This essential vitamin prevents hair loss. Clams, oysters, mussels, liver, cheese and eggs are among the foods highest in this essential vitamin.
• Calcium. What’s good for the bones is good for the hair. Include plenty of high quality foods such as yogurt and milk.
• Iron. Iron deficiency can lead to hair loss. Iron-rich foods, such as red meat, egg yolks and liver will keep your diet iron-rich.
• Biotin. You don’t want to skimp on this important B vitamin. This wonder vitamin may prevent graying and hair loss. Stock up on wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, oatmeal, soy, mushrooms and bananas.
• Silica. This mighty mineral strengthens hair and prevents hair loss. Silica is found in sunflower seeds, peanuts, almonds and strawberries.
• Omega 3 fatty acids. Want shiny, thick hair? Think Omega and you’ll encourage hair re-growth and help prevent hair loss. Salmon, walnuts and flaxseed are among the top foods for this mighty essential!
• Selenium. Include selenium-rich tuna and turkey in your diet for a healthy scalp.
In addition to these important nutrient tips, be sure to stay hydrated. A minimum of eight glasses of water a day is a must. Choose natural foods, take a multi-vitamin supplement daily and be sure to get plenty of sleep.
And remember, the enemies of healthy hair include caffeine, refined flour and sugar, a low protein diet and processed foods.
Why not start today? Follow these tips and you’re just a month away from great looking hair.
