Men's personal care involves a balance of practical styling, advanced anti-aging methodologies, and rigorous hygiene practices to maintain physical health and aesthetic appeal.
People commonly use chemical peels and retinoids to combat acne or improve their appearance after suffering skin damage caused by the sun. Retin-A is one of many vitamin A-based drugs called retinoids, and is a brand name for a drug called tretinoin. Glycolic acid is a natural acid that is found in sugar cane.
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Sensual massage is an ideal way for sexual partners to explore intimacy. Erotic massage makes for exciting foreplay in the bedroom and can be used to spice up a couple’s sexual bond. You don’t have to know anything about massage therapy to enjoy sensual massage. Look at it as an adventure.
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Whether coloring your hair yourself or going to a salon, you absolutely must bleach your hair if you want to dye it a lighter color. Bleaching agents do cause hair damage, even when professionally applied. Professionals, however, know what bleaching agent to use, how best to use it and how to minimize the damage.
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Allergic reactions to cosmetic ingredients, such as lanolin, are as common as they are irritating. Unfortunately for most, experimentation is the only way you’ll know what ingredients your skin can and can’t tolerate.
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Stop avoiding your favorite bikini or skipping water aerobics class at the gym because of razor burn. From dry, cracking skin and ingrown hairs, to red sore bumps, the itching associated with these skin irritations after shaving is manageable.
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Many women use cocoa butter to moisturize dry skin. Cocoa butter also has a reputation for preventing stretch marks during and after pregnancy. However, according to the Cleft Palate Foundation, cocoa butter has not been demonstrated to heal stretch marks and scars any better than they would heal by themselves.
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Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of a tree species that is native to Australia. Despite its name, tea tree oil actually has no relationship to the tea we drink. Its antiseptic properties are used as a way to treat a variety of infections.
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Castile soap originated in Spain, though the name came to refer to any hard, white, olive-oil based soap. Castile is a mild, emollient soap that has been used for everything from bathing to washing hair and teeth and cleaning the house.
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According to the University of Chicago, acne affects about 80 percent of the population. UV light has been proven to have a positive effect on the treatment of acne. But, UV light from the sun can be dangerous.
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If you're looking to restore firm and youthful skin through chemical or medical means, you may be considering newer skin care technologies, such as laser skin tightening.
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Spray tans help you get a sun-kissed glow without damaging your skin by exposing it to the sun's ultraviolet rays. A downfall of the spray-tan method is that it can leave your skin with orange-tinted patches, particularly on the hands.
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Honey is a natural product that has been used as a medicinal remedy for centuries. Although honey has several perceived therapeutic benefits, however, there is little modern research to back up the historical applications of honey. You can use honey to treat scars, but make sure you choose the right type of honey.
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Your face is a common acne spot, even though pimples can show up in other places, too, such as on your shoulders, neck, back and chest. Some pimples are small and unobtrusive, but many are noticeable bumps that can be red and inflamed. You may even experience pain if you touch certain pimples.
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Your body responds to an injury or wound by forming scar tissue. During the healing process, cells called fibroblasts secrete the protein collagen to repair and replace damaged skin tissue.
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Dark red circles under your eyes can make you look tired, exhausted and older, according to MayoClinic.com. Circles under the eyes are common in men and women. However, these under eye circles aren’t typically a health concern. Making lifestyle changes can help minimizing the appearance of these circles.
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Folk medicines, home remedies and natural alternatives to commercial products are nothing new. People have been finding inexpensive ways to do things for themselves since the dawn of time.
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When white specks plague your black hair -- and it’s not from the wintery snowfall outside -- dandruff is the likely culprit.
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Copper peptides are small segments of copper proteins that are tiny enough to easily penetrate the skin. Dermatologists and other medical professionals have long recognized the potential benefits of copper--in small quantities--for skin and hair care.
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As if putting on a swimsuit doesn't give you enough reason to feel self-conscious, having pimples around your bikini line adds a whole other dimension to bathing suit embarrassment. After shaving or waxing, small red bumps can quickly appear in that tender region of the skin.
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Derived from unfermented tea leaves, green tea is an ancient Chinese drink with a history that dates back approximately 4,000 years. According to Dr.
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