Natural
Beauty Tips for Men
While the beauty industry often
caters to women, it is just as important for men to take care of their skin and
physical appearance. Men can look and feel their most confident with basic
personal upkeep. While the concept of a full and expensive beauty routine can
be overwhelming, there are alternatives. Natural beauty options can be
integrated into any man's daily routine that will result in long term benefits.
Shaving
Shaving creates a well groomed
appearance while helping to soften and exfoliate your skin. Loosen your beard
with hot water, then apply a moisturizer before applying shaving cream. The
moisturizer absorbs into the skin, while shaving foams generally sit on top.
Apply shaving cream and shave using short strokes to ensure more blade coverage
and a smoother shave. Rinse with lukewarm water, then rinse in cold water to
tighten skin. Follow with an after shave lotion to cool any burning.
Ear
and Nose Hair
Take time out once or twice a
week to trim protruding nose and ear hair. A beard trimmer is a great tool for
trimming hair on the outer portion of the ears. Using a razor blade there can
result in cuts and bleeding. Use manicure scissors or a commercial trimmer for
nose-hair removal. Nose hair is the body's filtration system, so remove this
hair only if it's extremely unsightly; don't attempt to remove all the hair
that's deep inside the nasal passages.
Exfoliate
Exfoliate to remove dead skin
cells and embedded dirt and oils that can clog pores. This is particularly
important for breakout prone skin, as it brings all oil to the surface allowing
it to be treated before spots are formed. Use a dry brush or cotton cloth to
massage a facial exfoliate into your skin at least once a week. Exfoliate on
damp skin, and pat dry with a towel afterwards. It is important to exfoliate
after weekend activities such as yard work, auto repairs or playing sports.
Nails
Keep finger and toe nails
clipped and finger nails cleaned underneath. Long nails become noticeably dirty
very easily, so trim them short for simple upkeep. File down sharp edges on
nails after clipping using a nail file. File away any loose skin on your toes
and heels with a foot file once a week while in the shower.
Use
sunscreen
Sunscreen is the first defense
against wrinkles and environmental skin damage. Always apply a sunscreen with a
minimum SPF rating of 15, 30 minutes before going into the sun to allow it to
absorb into the skin. You can also use a moisturizer that contains SPF
protection, combining two essential skincare steps.
Hair
care
Wash your hair regularly to
remove dirt and oil. Wash every other day if you have thick or course hair that
doesn't become oily very easily. Use a shampoo formulated for your hair type
and opt for a clarifying shampoo once a week to remove excess buildup from
styling products. Condition every time you wash in the shower, and follow up
with a dime sized amount of leave in conditioner to the ends once hair has been
towel dried. When it comes to styling, use as little heat as possible in order
to keep hair healthy.
Teeth
Brush and floss regularly, and
pay close attention to gums. Food lodged between teeth can cause infections and
sores on gums, leading to bleeding and bad breath. If you drink tea or coffee
or smoke, use a tooth brush with a whitening agent and consider whitening
strips or a whitening treatment at the dentist's office.
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