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Managing Adult Acne for Men

Men struggling with adult acne can benefit from many of the same precautions and treatment options that women can. Like women, their breakouts are triggered by hormone fluctuations, clogged pores, and bacteria. One of the best measures you can take is to gently wash your face with a clean cloth every day, ideally making use of an acne wash appropriate for your skin. One particular concern that is more specific to men has to do with shaving your face. Shaving...

Posted on December 7, 2015

Chin Acne

Do you ever experience acne breakouts located entirely around your chin? This is not a conventional acne breakout, like the ones you suffered in your teen years. Chin acne is a common condition that mostly affects women over twenty-five years old, often during pregnancy or after changing birth control. Dermatologists aren’t entirely sure what causes it, but it apparently has something to do with the hormonal changes going on in your body. It will sometimes come in the form of...

Posted on November 4, 2015

Green Tea Rejuvenates Your Skin

Recent research into the nutritional benefits of green tea is leading to revelations that may bring about exciting new skincare products and treatments. Cell biologist Doctor Stephen Hsu of the Medical College of Georgia Department of Oral Biology determined that compounds found in green tea known as polyphenols serve to purge free radicals from your system. These free radicals are responsible for altering your DNA, damaging your skin and causing cancer. Meanwhile, the polyphenols protect your healthy skin cells while...

Posted on October 5, 2015

The Trouble with Sunburn Tattoos

Some people like to give themselves something called “sunburn tattoos”. These are exactly what they sound like: pictures rendered in the skin by leaving unprotected areas as you apply your sunblock, allowing the sun to tan or redden an area so that it stands out among the rest of your skin. The results can look quite impressive, but the long-term effects are not as fun. The fact is that any unprotected sun exposure is serving to damage your skin, and...

Posted on August 13, 2015

Can Botox Give You a Good Hair Day?

The many applications of Botox aside from treating wrinkles have been understood for a while now. These applications have included treating back pain, managing excess sweating, and more. And recently, giving yourself a better hairdo has been added to this list. Some people experience excessive sweating in the scalp, which serves to ruin their hair after a run or similar strenuous activity. Knowing this, some people have sought out the sweat-managing properties of Botox to solve their problem. With a...

Posted on July 13, 2015

What Coloration Makes You Look Most Healthy?

A research team from the UK studied the effects of the appearance of a person’s skin on how attractive he or she appears. In their study, fifty-four men and women were asked to manipulate computer images of a Caucasian face so as to achieve a healthy and attractive appearance. Ultimately, most participants chose to increase the faces’ rosiness, brightness, and yellow coloration. The preference for rosy-colored skin is easy enough to understand. Slightly flushed-looking skin is indicative of healthy blood...

Posted on July 12, 2015

The Sun Damages Your Skin After You Go Inside

Melanin, the pigment in your skin cells, serves to protect your skin from certain forms of skin cancer. However, it has been observed that people with higher levels of melanin are actually more susceptible to one of the worst varieties of skin cancer. Counterintuitive as this may be, recent research is shining some light on this phenomenon. It has been discovered that, thanks to the melanin in our skin, harmful solar rays can continue to do damage even after you...

Posted on June 22, 2015

Gendered Moisturizers

While many moisturizers are marketed to a general market, you will find that there are others specifically targeted towards either men or women. So, is this nothing but a marketing gimmick, or is there actually a benefit to buying a gender-specific moisturizer? Indeed, there are physical differences in the skin of men and women. Men’s skin is generally thicker and less sensitive to irritation, and it produces a greater amount of oil. Men need something that is less likely to...

Posted on May 18, 2015

The Special Needs of Dark Skin

If you have dark skin, your skin care needs are going to be different than those of a lighter-skinned individual. The extra melanin in your cells serves to give you greater protection from damage from the sun, but darker skin has a tendency to dry out more easily. With this in mind, consider the following tips: Cleanse Once a Day: Washing too often serves to deplete your moisture. Exfoliate Rarely: Exfoliation is not a big priority for you. If you...

Posted on April 20, 2015

Is Laser Hair Removal Safe for My Skin?

Many beauty-conscious people consider laser hair removal to help maintain smooth, manageable skin. The benefits of this are many, allowing that you no longer have to subject your skin to the damage associated with shaving or waxing. However, some people wonder about the risks associated with bombarding their skin with laser energy. Is this a worthwhile procedure? The good news is that laser hair removal entails fairly mild side effects. For a day or two following your treatment, you can...

Posted on April 6, 2015