Gentlemen's Quarters
Men's Skin Care Fitness
Men skin care
Quick summary of Men’s skin
The skin is the largest organ of the body. The skin’s function is to protect against heat, light, injury and infection, as well as regulates the body’s temperature. Aging starts from cell damage that occusr internally and externally which include; Exposure to UV RAYS, smoking, diet and lack of sleep. Generally men’s skin is about 20% thicker than womens’s skin which means that it has more collagen and elastin and is less subject to aging.
Skin’s Imperfections
Along with aging, skin can also experiences dryness, oily skin, blackheads, ingrown hairs and irritated red spots from shaving. Lifestyle contributes in a large part to the skin’s health. It is essential to have a healthy diet with vitamin supplementation to assist the body to keep skin healthy and younger looking. Some foods do not provide enough vitamins, minerals and especially anti-oxidants that the body needs.
Keys to for Healthy Skin
To fight the aging process, the five basic ways to maintain and delay the aging process are:
• Exercise • Sleep • Drink plenty of water • Vitamin supplements •Proper skin care
Skin Care Maintenance
- Cleanse
- Shave
- Repair
- Moisturize
- Protect
Shaving methods: Wet or Dry
Wet Shaving System
- Shower first, then shave. The steam will soften the skin and use of a Botanical Buffing Beads or Pumice cleanser in circular motion will help lift any ingrown hairs.
- Razor blade is run under hot water to warm it.
- Work up a foam with Beta Hydroxy Acid or Facial Shampoo. For extremely dry and sensitive skin, instead use a thin layer of Calming Bio lipid Fluid or Normalizing Emulsion Cream lightly over the beard area. This lubricates the skin and allows better glide.
- Shave with both hands, one stretching the skin and the other holding the blade.
- After rinsing with water, spritz with Soothing Mist(aloe vera based) or Bio-Flavonoid (vitamin C) toner.
- Optional. Repair and prevent Serum with Firming complex.
- Apply Triage (salicylic Acid and tea tree oil).
- Optiona.l Apply a light moisturizer. Calming Bio lipid Fluid or Normalizing Emulsion Cream
- Apply Sunscreen: Sunscreen SPF 29 or Ultra light SPF 30
Dry Shaving System
- Cleanse the skin with Botanical Buffing Beads or Pumice cleanser in circular motion, will help lift any ingrown hairs.
- Apply Calming Bio lipid Fluid or Normalizing Emulsion Cream lightly over the beard area. This lubricates the skin and allow easier glide.
- Shave with electric Shaver
- Spritz with Soothing Mist(aloe vera based) or Bio-Flavonoid (vitamin C) toner.
- Apply Calming Bio lipid Fluid or Normalizing Emulsion Cream
Tips
- Change blades every week
- Use short strokes
- Rinse blade often
- Careful not to press too hard, especially around the neck.
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