Male Skin Care - What’s It All About?


Posted in Men's Issues on August 21st, 2008 by tylerm99

Skin care has become an increasingly important issue for the man of today. Therefore, simply borrowing skin care products from their mothers, sisters, and wives is hardly adequate for the challenges the modern man’s skin has to face, with issues like pollution and ultra violet exposure becoming the order of the day. As men’s skin is oilier and dehydrated, as well as 20% thicker than that of women, women’s skin care products aren’t really effective for men, and a man’s skin care is now customized for his tough skin.

For a long time, men have managed to convince themselves that they do not need to look after their skin, and those who did were derided as being pansy. On critical occasions they would at best use products which belonged to their female associates. This notion, however, has gradually changed over the past few years, and men have started paying more attention to their skin quality and even more so to that of their facial skin.

The beauty products’ market, having noticed this shift in attitude has started to manufacture and market skin care products exclusively for men, e.g. facial moisturizers. This shift has also been influenced by the fact that men often need to work in open, polluted and grimy environments and that this effort often affects their skin adversely. They can improve their skin quality by following these tips for male skin care, given below:

A man does not need much time for taking care of his skin, and can finish his work within a few minutes, only if done regularly on a daily basis.

The best way to start of is by washing your face with a mild soap and then rinsing it with cold water. However, strong soaps must be avoided, as they contain harmful deodorants. If you are living in an urban environment, it is essential to cleanse your exposed skin with a good cleanser once or twice a week. In case, you are exposed to the elements for a long period, then an aloe based sunscreen and a moisturizer are absolute musts.

Other male skin care tips which can be applied during shaving are splashing hot water on your face to open up your pores before shaving to avoid razor burns and ingrown hairs. A sharp razor is a must to ensure a smooth shave, as is splashing cool water after a shave.

Using shaving foam is always better than using shaving cream, as the foam softens your facial hair. If you are using an electric razor, then it is advisable to apply pre-shave lotion so as to soften and smooth your facial hair and make it stand up for an easier and smoother shave. This also prevents the usual razor burns associated with electric razors.

An effective man’s skin care tip includes a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and anti-oxidants, which will go a long way in controlling skin damage. Avoiding fatty foods and using a multi-vitamin with vitamin E and anti-oxidants will also protect your skin. Exercise helps to increase sweating, which in turn will flush out toxins and then keep the entire skin surface hydrated. Therefore, it is essential to drink enough water so that your skin remains hydrated.

These simple tips for a man’s skin care are not expected to achieve overnight miracles, but over a period of time these will work to make your skin young and healthy and thus, make you attractive and self confident.

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Snoring Stats Show Nearly Everyone Is Affected By It


Posted in Men's Issues on August 21st, 2008 by Hchezz

Many of us do it at night. It is involuntary and we cannot help it, because we usually are not aware we are snoring, until we wake ourselves up with a fright when we get to loud. It often becomes more prevalent after the age of 30. According to some studies, as many as 59 percent of adults admit to it and until the point when a woman reaches menopause, her male counterparts are twice as likely as she is to start snoring. Pediatricians even report that at least 5 percent of children snore habitually as well.

Regularly and consistently snoring is no longer being treated as ones quirk or idiosyncrasy by the medical community. Large amounts of money and a multitude of research studies are being conducted to understand and treat what is now understood to be both the symptom of a more serious problem, like sleep apnea or in some cases and the cause of other various conditions.

Snoring is obstructed breathing during sleep which causes vibrations in the tissues of your throat and respiratory structures, resulting in sound. The louder the snoring, the more forceful the air flow, the more narrowed and obstructed the airway, thus the more serious the problem could be.

There are many contributing factors to airflow blockage during sleep, but the most common culprits tend to be an elongated uvula, a low palate, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids. Being overweight can be a contributing factor to blockage of the throat. A deviated nasal septum or chronic nasal congestion could be to blame. Alcohol consumption before bed can relax your throat muscles and dull your natural defenses against airway constriction as well.

Sleep apnea, a condition which may cause a person to stop breathing for brief periods throughout the night, it is of great concern and certainly requires attention from a physician. If you suspect a loved one is suffering from sleep apnea, you must discuss your concerns, they may not realize what is happening, it is not just annoying and disruptive to the sleep of others, it can be quite dangerous and needs to be addressed.

That is certainly not the only serious health concern related to habitual snoring, as some doctors now believe that persistent snoring due to chronic airway obstruction can increase a persons life time risk of stroke, high blood pressure, and heart problems including failure. Obstructive sleep apnea in children can possibly increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Therefore, no matter the age of your loved one, if you suspect such conditions related to their snoring, it is essential to discuss it and help them to seek treatment.

Even mild snoring can have a very negative impact on the quality of ones daily life. It can amount to sleep deprivation, causing irritability, daytime drowsiness, an inability to focus, and also a decrease in libido. Researchers have also suggested that night snoring may contribute to social and psychological damage to those suffering from it.

So, it may be worthwhile to learn about a method of prevention before you or your loved ones snoring escalates. Not only will it help the both of you to attain a better nights sleep and feel more rested, energized, and well during the day, but it can also help to decrease the risk of some serious health conditions in the future! Enjoy your Sleep on that!

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