Skin Care For Men

I have yet to meet a woman who would agree with Ovid’s statement made some three thousand years ago that “men should not care too much for good looks; neglect is becoming.” After all, who wants to kiss a flaking, dehydrated skin with shaving rash & spots? A rough skin might not turn the boss off–unless she’s a woman–but this is a very competitive society and if the stress and fatigue show, your boss might decide you are looking a bit rough and give the promotion to someone else–someone with a bright and clean image.

Excuses For Not Drinking Water

Water is essential to all life. If that’s the case, how much should you drink everyday? According to the Mayo Clinic, studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live. So what’s your excuse for not staying hydrated? Here are some of the top 10 excuses people don’t drink water:

Determining A Good Skin Care Product

Your face is like a book–it tells a story. As a result, a lot of us search for skin care product lines that claim to produce amazing results that never come. So you go back to the land of products and the cycle continues.

Skin Care 102: The Extras

Now that we’ve covered the bare-bones basics of skin care, there are two steps you’ll want to add to your Basic 1-2-3 program on a weekly or bi-weekly basis that are important for maintaining healthy, problem-free skin. Although they are “extras”, they are essential. Exfoliating removes the dead cell buildup on your face and leaves your skin soft and smooth. A clay mask deep cleans the pores and soothes the skin. The Basics are your daily maintenance. These Extras can take your skin one step closer to being its best.

Skin Care 101: The Basics

I want to walk you through The Basics one step at a time. This routine should only take one or two minutes to complete unless you enjoy spending more time caring for your skin, which can only prove to be better. Three basic steps… that’s all it involves.

Beauty Myths Quiz!

Okay, I’m a pro at this and was curious to take the Beauty Myths Quiz put together by Discovery Health. I got a 60 out of 60 but I will let you know that I almost got tripped up on the mineral oil question. Here’s the link to the quiz: http://health.discovery.com/centers/healthbeauty/quiz/beautymyths.html

Feel free to post your comments/quiz results here.

Happy Quizzing. Until the next blog…

Adopting A Lifestyle For Radiant Skin

Despite what you’ve been told, radiant, healthy skin is easily achievable and can be a result of many factors such as a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, staying hydrated, good skin-care practices, and a positive, relaxed mental attitude.