The last person you thought you could score some beauty advice from was a
guy, right? Wrong! Turns out men have a beauty regimen too and believe
it or not, they might even have a few good grooming tips and healthy
skin care tricks that us gals could learn from.
From regular dudes to industry experts to get the inside scoop on men’s
best beauty and grooming tips for women—read on to hear their sexy skin
secrets, hair care musts and more.
1. Use Sugar as an Exfoliant
“Once a week or so, take a small bowl of sugar in while you shower,”
suggests Scott P., a graphic designer. “Put a bit of soap on your face
and then scrub the sugar in until it dissolves. At first it will feel
quite abrasive, but after a minute or so, it should feel great,” says
Scott. “There's no specific type of sugar to use, just grab a few
packets from the coffee shop. Same effect as the fancy exfoliating
soaps, but at virtually no cost.” [Note: this might be a bit harsh for a woman's face, but it's a great idea for the body.]
2. Switch Out Your Moisturizer
“As dry climate approaches, switch out your lightweight moisturizer for
something more balm intense with hydrating ingredients,” recommends
Enrique Ramirez, esthetician and owner of face to face nyc day spa. “Baume Excellence by Decleor Paris is great and will keep your skin looking nice and dewy.”
3. Go Raw Vegan
The best thing cash-flow business coach
Adam D. ever did for his skin was adopt a raw vegan diet. “I lost over
20 pounds and felt amazing,” says Adam. “My skin was perfectly clear, I
could tell my pores were completely open, and I could even feel my skin
breathing better. Dozens of people told me, ‘you’re glowing!’”
4. Show Your Feet Some Love
According to Dove Men + Care
partner dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, “Feet are the most ignored
body part in the shower.” Since this can lead to Athlete’s Foot or staph
(eww!), prevention is key. Dr. Benabio suggests rubbing hand sanitizer
on your feet for at least sixty seconds (or until all the alcohol has
fully evaporated) to kill off infections. This is especially important
before hitting a shower at your gym—ick, think how many sweaty feet have
been in there before you!
5. Banish Blemishes with a Deep Cleansing Mask
Senior Technical Recruiter Adam W. was using his girlfriend’s mask to
clear up skin before stumbling upon a men’s mask of his own. “I saw Menaji Skincare’s Deep Cleansing Masque
in a magazine and decided it was time to get my own product instead of
stealing hers all the time. Now my girlfriend is stealing mine!! She
uses it as a nightly spot treatment — or as needed — and it immediately
dries out and clears up her blemishes without being too harsh.”
6. Use Ice (in Your Mouth!) to Reduce Puffiness and Dark Circles
Did you know you can help eradicate puffiness and dark under-eye
circles by placing a cube of ice on the roof of your mouth with your
tongue? Well, according to celebrity esthetician and author of Skintervention,
Scott-Vincent Borba, you can! “Allow the ice to melt and the cold will
penetrate and help de-puff and lighten dark circles underneath the eyes.
You can also freeze BORBA water or pure Acai juice instead of plain
water to provide a skin care antioxidant kick!”
7. Control Hair With a Leave-In Conditioner
“I have medium length wavy hair and use a leave-in conditioner after
washing my hair,” says marketing manager Jack A. “As it’s drying, I put a
little more on my hands and work it through my hair. It provides
invisible control, feels clean and is not sticky or heavy.”
8. Prevent Ingrown Hairs with Men’s Shaving Cream
“A surprising fact for women who are prone to painful
ingrown hairs is that using a men's shaving cream may just be the
solution to their problem,” says dermatologist Dr. David Bank.
“Recently, there has been an increase in men's
shaving creams
containing antiseptics, soothing agents, and moisturizers,
which are
used to prevent infection of cuts and ward off ingrown hairs.”
9. Save Time, Organize Your Samples
Los Angeles based professional organizer John Trosko was overwhelmed
with all the skin care samples he’d recently accumulated, so he decided
to save a little time in the morning and organize! “Using a small
business card box, I ripped apart each individual sample, stacked like
samples in front of one another and added a category tab,” says John.
“Now I can test out different products without spoilage or fear, and my
skin is looking better and better.”
10. Fight Acne with Hot Peppers
Business consultant Daniel C. used to use jalapeno juice mixed with water to stop pimples, but now swears by ThermaSkin Capsaicin Face Cleanser for acne and rosacea. “I’ve found that the extract from hot peppers, Capsaicin, is awesome for killing and preventing acne
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