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FITNESS & BEAUTY · JUNE 2017<br />
Avoid aftershave with alcohol<br />
You need <strong>to</strong> soothe and hydrate your skin<br />
after shaving <strong>to</strong> prevent irritation. But<br />
alcohol-based aftershaves do the exact<br />
opposite. They tighten and dry out your<br />
skin causing major irritation. Switch <strong>to</strong> a<br />
men's aftershave balm or lotion for less skin<br />
irritation and a better shave experience.<br />
Shaving every other day can help ease<br />
irritation as well. Unless it's absolutely<br />
necessary, consider taking a day off from<br />
time <strong>to</strong> time. Short, daily-trimmed hairs are<br />
more likely <strong>to</strong> turn and grow back under the<br />
skin. Irritation will also be reduced if you give<br />
your skin some time <strong>to</strong> heal before shaving<br />
again.<br />
The Truth About Anti-Aging<br />
Techniques<br />
There's so much confusion surrounding antiaging<br />
techniques and treatments. Here are<br />
some revealing secrets <strong>to</strong> help you prevent<br />
common signs of aging without mistreating<br />
your skin.<br />
Protect yourself from sun damage<br />
If you use sunscreen each time you're<br />
outside for 30 minutes or more, you will need<br />
<strong>to</strong> spend far less time worrying about your<br />
anti-aging routine. The sun's UV rays damage<br />
skin and accelerate the aging process. Put on<br />
SPF 15 or higher after you use moisturizer in<br />
the morning if you're going <strong>to</strong> spend much<br />
time outside. And reapply every few hours.<br />
All you need is a dab of eye cream<br />
There are so many theories on how <strong>to</strong><br />
remove puffiness and dark circles from under<br />
your eyes. Cover them with cucumbers. Or<br />
ice. Or tea bags. Or who knows what else.<br />
The real secret <strong>to</strong> brightening your eyes?<br />
Dab a tiny bit of eye cream for men and<br />
gently rub it in. This is best first thing in<br />
the morning. If you've had a long night and<br />
need <strong>to</strong> freshen up real fast, nothing beats a<br />
hydrating eye cream.<br />
Aging happens beneath the skin<br />
Sure, wrinkles and fine lines show up on<br />
your face. But research shows that many of<br />
those signs of aging are caused by muscle<br />
atrophy beneath your skin. Use an anti aging<br />
cream for men that contains DMAE<br />
(dimethylethanolamine) <strong>to</strong> tighten<br />
your skin and contract those<br />
muscles. This results in tighter,<br />
more elastic skin. It will diminish<br />
the wrinkles that you've already<br />
developed and prevent<br />
future ones from<br />
forming.<br />
Use these tips<br />
before you<br />
spend a <strong>to</strong>n<br />
of money on an<br />
intense anti-aging procedure. And<br />
remember, even the effects of those<br />
procedures fade with time. The best<br />
way <strong>to</strong> stay looking young and healthy is<br />
<strong>to</strong> follow a regular skin care routine. Make it<br />
a daily part of your life, and you will slam the<br />
brakes on the aging process.<br />
Essential Body Grooming<br />
Manscaping is a must if you want <strong>to</strong> look<br />
your best. Don't go crazy and shave off every<br />
strand of hair. But upkeep is necessary. The<br />
secret <strong>to</strong> successful body grooming? Balance.<br />
Here are a few examples.<br />
Use your facial hair as a guide<br />
If you're rocking a thick beard, shaving the<br />
rest of your body is going <strong>to</strong> look strange.<br />
Similarly, a clean-shaven face against a thick<br />
carpet of chest hair is a bit shocking. Keep<br />
things in balance.<br />
Pre and post manscaping matters<br />
Don't just shave your hair in sensitive places<br />
without prepping the skin. Just like your<br />
face, use an exfoliating scrub <strong>to</strong> prepare the<br />
area for a clean, irritation-free shave. And<br />
follow up with a natural aftershave. Because<br />
ingrown hairs, redness, and itchiness are no<br />
good around your pubes, pits, and other<br />
manscaping hot spots.<br />
Keep it up<br />
Unfortunately, body hair isn't a set it and<br />
forget it type of thing. Set a reminder every<br />
2 weeks <strong>to</strong> trim up your sideburns, back of<br />
your neck, and pubic region, so you always<br />
look tidy and well kept.<br />
In Conclusion<br />
Good men's grooming should not be a secret.<br />
Don't be shy about it. Take pride in your<br />
knowledge of skin care and the results it<br />
brings you.<br />
Use these tips <strong>to</strong> take better care of your<br />
skin and look your best. Remember, stick <strong>to</strong><br />
the basics. Wash and hydrate your skin each<br />
day. Prepare your skin before each shave<br />
<strong>to</strong> prevent irritation. And make anti-aging a<br />
priority <strong>to</strong>day – not years from now.<br />
With just a few minutes each day, you can<br />
take steps <strong>to</strong> significantly improve your<br />
skin and appearance. BC's of Skincare &<br />
Grooming: Everything That You Need <strong>to</strong><br />
Know About Skincare<br />
By David Porter<br />
29 HEALTHY MAGAZINE
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