5 Reasons Men Should Take Care of Their Skin!

Why men need skin care

Factors that Affect Skin Condition

 Sun - The ultra-violet rays produced by the sun and also tanning beds are skin irritants. They cause a dilation of the blood vessels and potentially cause sunburn. After pro-longed, repeated exposure to the sun, the ultra-violet rays are responsible for shrinking collagen and making the dermis thinner and less elastic. As a result, the surface of the skin will appear dehydrated, wrinkled and taut.

Smoking  - Smoking has been proven as a major cause of wrinkling, perhaps even more damaging than old age. Nicotine also lessens surface blood flow.

 Diet - It is not only what we eat, but also what we are lacking that affects our health, and our health is reflected on our face. A well rounded, balanced diet is important in maintaining good health.

 Sleep - Adequate sleep plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy skin, as it is during sleep that the body repairs itself. Lack of sleep is reflected on skin by a change of colour and texture.

 Emotions  - Chronically unhappy people age prematurely because of diminished blood supply to the skin and adverse biochemical reactions. Happiness helps maintain ideal circulation. Facial muscles remain firm, but not taut, so the facial contours are rounded. Optimistic, joyful people tend to age slowly.

Serious Skin Care for Men. But Do They Need It?

Women are very interested in the science of skin care, particularly as they age. As those wrinkles and lines form, as they notice their skin starting to sag and look less youthful, they begin to consider the use of good skin care products. But what about skin care for men?

 For men, skin care can be something that they never consider. The closest they may come will often be the use of an aftershave so that they smell better. However there are good reasons why they ought to consider high quality skin care for men.

 You see skin care isn't just about looking good, although more and more men are also becoming interested in their looks. But skincare for men is also about health. Because our skin is the biggest organ in our bodies, and just like other organs our skin is affected by age, and can become unhealthy.

 Often if our skin is unhealthy that's a reflection of our general state of health. Unhealthy skin, unhealthy inside. So serious skin care for men, or for that matter women, doesn't just involve the use of high quality skin care products, though of course that's essential.

 Good men's skin care involves a total approach. If unhealthy inside equals unhealthy skin, then healthy inside equals healthy skin. And this is equally true for women. So good diet, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and a good exercise regime both contribute to overall health, and good skin health.

 And there's 2 things that men should never do if they want to maintain overall skin health. The first is to smoke and the second is to avoid sunburn.  Both are extremely damaging to the skin, and both can lead to serious skin problem.

 Smoking, for example causes vascular problems, and poor blood circulation is not good for the skin. And sunburn can lead to serious skin problems, including skin cancer.

 So men, like women, should take care of their overall health as a part of a good skin care routine. Good skin care for men starts exactly where it starts for women.

 And for men, skin care should also involve the use of high quality skin care products and anti aging products.

Men also should be able to maintain healthy skin that keeps adequate levels of moisture, for example. And which has good levels of collagen and elastin, 2 essential skin proteins that help maintain skin complexion, suppleness, youthfulness and skin elasticity.

 As men age their skin loses skin collagen and skin elastin, and it's essential to replace these. Using a skin care product that has collagen and elastin in it won't replace the lost collagen and elastin as the molecules of these 2 skin proteins are too large to penetrate the skin, so remain on the surface.

 But modern science has found a way to stimulate the skin to produce more of it's own collagen and elastin, and the best skin care products in the world contain ingredients that will replace lost collagen and elastin like that. Way more effective than trying to replace them by adding them to the bottle and hoping they go in, which they won't.

 So for men, as for women, a total approach is needed to skin care. Serious skin care for men requires a healthy lifestyle, avoiding smoking and sunburn, and the use of the worlds best skin care products.

 The worlds best mens skin care products aren't found on the shelves of your local department store, just as the worlds best womens skin care products aren't found there either. You have to track them down, they're made by a small niche skin care company.

 So men, skin care is important. Be serious about skin care for men, and you, and your skin, will be healthy and look great, and serve you well into old age.

 4 Basic Skin Care Needs

The right (& wrong) ways to cleanse, moisturize & exfoliate your skin

 There's tried-and-true ways to properly care for your skin, from the right way to cleanse your face, to the best moisturizers and sunscreens.

 Before we start with the proper daily 4-step skincare routine, you'll need to know your skin type. How you care for your skin is utterly dependent on the type of skin you have: oily, normal/combination, dry, sensitive or sun- damaged. Find out what skin type you have.

Determine your Skin Type

 It is suggests you take the "skin test." Wash your face, pat it dry, then take a few pieces of rice paper or lens-cleaning tissue paper and press on different spots on your face. If your skin is oily, the paper will stick, pick up oily spots and become translucent. If the paper doesn't stick or pick up any oily spots, your skin is dry. If it sticks in your t-zone (forehead, nose and chin) then you have combination (or normal) skin. About 70 percent of women have combination skin.

Here are the five different skin types and their characteristics.

 Type 1: Oily Oily skin tends to shiny with enlarged pores, and is prone to blackheads and blemishes. You might experience some tightness.

 Type 2: Combination/normal This skin type has medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation, healthy color, may tend toward dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone.

 Type 3: Sensitive Sensitive skin tends to be thin, delicate with fine pores. It flushes easily, is prone to broken capillaries, is frequently allergic and can be rashy.

 Type 4: Dry Dry skin feels tight, especially after cleansing. You have a tendency towards fine wrinkles, flaking and red patches. In women of color, skin may appear ashy or dull from dead skin buildup.

 Type 5: Aging or sun-damaged This skin also feels tight with visible wrinkles, slack skin tone -- especially around the cheeks and jawline -- with leathery texture and broken capillaries.

 Men's skin is physiologically different from women's due to differing hormones and the demands of shaving. While men face many of same environmental, stress, diet and aging issues as women, they can fall prone to a few problems of their own; so it's important to understand a few basic facts about the male skin that can make maintaining a healthy, youthful look easy to achieve.

 Men's thicker skin slows the aging process, but makes it harder for treatment product to penetrate. The thicker skin is less prone to developing fine wrinkles, but it tends to produce deeper creases with age.

 Increased oil production helps maintain a youthful appearance longer, but also means increased breakouts and blackheads.

 The Basic 4-Step Skincare Regimen

Step 1: Cleansing

Simple is key here. You need to find a good cleanser that your skin responds well to, and stick with it.

Avoid bar soaps as they tend to dry out the skin. According to Rona Berg, in her book, "Beauty," a French cosmetics executive once told her, "Soap should only ever touch your skin from the neck down."

 We Recommend Neways TrueTouch Cleanser for Normal/Combination Skin

• This fluid formula attracts dirt and gently releases surface debris
• Sustains a normal complexion through occasional variations
• Preserves skin’s delicate moisture balance leaving skin feeling soft and supple
• Responds to normal skin’s cleansing needs, creating a receptive, balanced and beautiful complexion ready for nourishment
• Fragrance free with no controversial ingredients
• Dermatologist tested and approved

 Key Ingredients

• Apple Amino Acids—a very mild surfactant derived from apple juice essential amino acids.
• Fruit Fusion—This juicy blend of mango, apricot, and orange flower conditions the skin and assists with moisture balance.
• Jewelweed—Calms and soothes skin through occasional variations.
• Grapeseed Extract— This antioxidant helps moisturize and nourish needy skin

 Recommended Use

Use morning and night. Apply liberal amount onto wet, clean hands. Massage into face and neck.

Rinse thoroughly. Follow with step #2 Clarifier or the step

 Step 2: Exfoliate

Exfoliation is the step most people skip in their weekly skincare routine. But trust me, if you start properly exfoliating your skin, you will notice an almost immediate difference. 

We recommend Neways True Touch Clarifier.

TrueTouch® Clarifier - A mild exfoliator that leaves skin smooth and luminous.  TrueTouch® Clarifier is a mild exfoliator that gently sweeps away dead skin cells and surface impurities, leaving skin smooth.

 Featuring a unique blend of natural bamboo, jojoba beads, and prickly pear, this natural, new generation clarifier conditions, tones, and tightens pores, reorienting the complexion and rejuvenating skin, leaving it in a receptive, balanced state. 

Key Benefits

• Sweeps away dead skin cells and surface impurities without primitive scrubbing or harsh enzymatic chemicals
• Massages and polishes skin surface with jojoba beads, olive oil and amino acids, leaving it smooth and luminous
• Cleans deep and hidden dirt from the pores with mild, amphoteric surfactants that don’t disrupt individual moisture levels
• Conditions, refines, and refreshes the skin while tightening pores, reorienting the complexion as a neutral, healthy looking moisture receptor
• Rejuvenates skin to a receptive, balanced state.
• Fragrance free with no controversial ingredients
• Dermatologist tested and approved
  

 Key Ingredients

• Prickly Pear Extract—Gently and naturally releases dead skin cells with fruit extract to reveal new cells.
• Jojoba Beads—These moisturizing beads massage the complexion, gently rolling away impurities and dead skin cells to leave skin radiant.
• Bamboo—These flexible, brush-like particles from the renewable bamboo plants help cleanse and sweep away surface impurities and provide complexion rejuvenation during the cleansing process.
• Silk Amino Acids—Imparting a luxurious feel, these amino acids support excellent moisture binding and condition the skin.
• Vitamin E—It is an antioxidant that helps moisturize and protect the skin.
• Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein—A concentrated protein derived from olive oil and heat, this unique compound gently softens and smoothes and helps the skin retain moisture.

 Recommended Use

Use two to three times per week immediately following cleansing. Using wet fingertips, gently apply to face massaging in small circular motions outwards towards hairline.

Avoid eye area. Rinse thoroughly.

 Step 3: Moisturize (Activator)

While I know of at least one famous beauty editor who swore skin doesn't need moisturizer, basically everyone else I've read disagrees and is an adamant believer in it. A basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter her skin type, should moisturize. Even if your skin is oily, it will benefit from moisturizers. (The only exception is those with acne). Why? Moisturizers seal moisture into skin. So how much should you moisturize? Your skin will tell you. When your skin is tight, it's crying out for moisture. Be careful not to overmoisturize -- this can clog pores.

The skin is composed of three layers, each of which must be moisturized and rejuvenated.  Since it is difficult for many skin care products to penetrate deeply into the skin, an activator is crucial to encourage permeability.

Activating your skin allows for through moisturization and nourishment by utilizing revolutionary Chinese extracts proven to be unequaled for maintaining youthful skin.

Your skin gets thirsty, losing up to a quart of water each day.

A spray of  Bio-Mist Hydrating Activator arrives like a life-giving rain shower in a parched desert, drenching your skin with deep, lasting hydration. Bio-Mist Hydrating Activator provides maximum moisture for maximum beauty. With the moisture-preserving secrets of the resurrection plant captured in each bottle, Bio-Mist Hydrating Activator can change the fate of aging, drying skin.

Your cells will drink deep and stay hydrated longer, resulting in healthy, supple skin that looks years younger. Bio-Mist Hydrating Activator also enhances the tone of your skin and visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Step 4: Apply Sunscreen

O Magazine ran an article featuring interviews with several top skin care experts and dermatologists.  Every single one of them said sunscreen was the most important part of your skincare regimen.

 The number-1 cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so it's important to use sunscreen from your early years on even in winter and on cloudy days. A great trick is to purchase two moisturizers: One for night and one for day that includes UV protection. Don't use moisturizers with sunscreen at night, the ingredients are not meant to be used 24/7 and can aggravate skin. When choosing a sunscreen, make sure it has safe, effective ingredients.

Moisture and protection for skin’s day time needs.  We recommend Neways True Touch Protect AM SPF 15.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you look older than you really are? With Neways TrueTouch® Protect AM SPF 15 you can appear more youthful than ever. Neways TrueTouch® Protect AM SPF 15 has been specially formulated to help you combat the effects of aging.

TrueTouch® Protect AM SPF 15 is a velvety lotion offering moisture and protection for normal skin’s daytime needs. Featuring zinc oxide sunscreen, along with liposomes that assist with hydro protection, vitamins, and antioxidants, this finely crafted formula defends skin against environmental factors while leaving skin smooth and touchable, as it repels daily environmental assaults while delivering protective compounds to the skin’s surface.

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