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.
Cracked skin anywhere on your body can be painful and debilitating. For a number of reasons, the extremities of your body -- hands and feet -- are at risk for the development of cracked skin under certain conditions.
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An ingrown toenail is a condition in which the side of the nail grows into the soft flesh of the toe itself. This painful condition can occur on any of the metatarsals and is especially common on the big toe but can be particularly troublesome when it occurs on the pinky.
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The shampoo you choose can make a difference in the health and appearance of your hair. The pH balance of your hair and skin is about 5, or slightly acidic. Shampoos can be either acidic or alkaline; a shampoo that advertises itself as being “pH balanced” should be slightly acidic.
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When you glance in the mirror in the morning and see dark circles under your eyes, you might presume you have just had a bad night's sleep. The skin under the eyes is very thin, so any alteration in pigmentation is going to show up there.
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High-lift color -- color that involves the use of ultra-strength developers, bleach powder, or lift and tone colors -- causes the most damage to hair.
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As your skin matures and gets older, it may begin to sag and become wrinkled due to a drop in elastin and collagen. Although your dermatologist can perform effective lifting surgical procedures, you can also help firm and lift your skin using an at-home topical product.
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The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located within the male reproductive system, near the bladder. The prostate's main function is to secrete a fluid that helps form seminal fluid, which carries sperm, according to Ohio State University Medical Center.
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Pimples are inflammation on the surface of the skin typically caused by pores that have been clogged with oil and dead skin cells. By reducing the amount of oil on the skin, you can prevent and treat blemishes. A good skin routine can help unclog pores and control oil production.
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Synthetic hair fibers are fine threads manufactured to resemble human hair. Manufacturers may use single type, monofilament fibers, or a combination of two or three, polyfilament, fibers, Acrylic or polyester is used to make some fibers.
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You may think that all fat is created equal however that is not the case. Subcutaneous fat is what you pinch at around your stomach, hips, thighs and glutes. Subcutaneous fat is considered less dangerous than visceral fat, which is found inside your body, around your abdomen and internal organs.
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The French company LPG Systems introduced a novel cellulite treatment to the United States in the early 1990s called Endermologie. According to The Patient's Guide to Cellulite, this technique, which uses a combination of deep tissue massage and suction, is approved by the U.S.
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Hyperpigmentation from age spots, skin injuries, such as burns or cuts, or melasma can leave unsightly dark blotches and spots on your skin. Fading these spots may require weeks or months of treatment, and some dark spots never go away completely.
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The term sugar sensitivity is a catch-all phrase for a number of medical situations. This sensitivity might be a food allergy or a physical reaction to increased blood sugar levels. If eating refined sugar products causes your skin to itch, the most likely scenario is an allergic reaction.
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Dry curls leads to frizz and overall dullness. This hair type is more susceptible to dryness because curls prevent your scalp's sebum, or oil, from hydrating the entire length of your strands.
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The best hair growth shampoos often include a combination of treatment types. There are four main types of treatment for over-the-counter hair growth: DHT Inhibitors, antiandroginens, growth stimulants, and anti-inflammatories.
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Milk is not just for drinking. The vitamins and minerals contained in milk can be just as beneficial to the outside of your body as they are to the inside. Applying milk to your skin adds nourishing moisture.
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Body jewelry adorns not only your earlobes and navel, but sometimes some other, very private areas of your body. Thus, they must be kept clean to keep you healthy and free of infection. Rubbing alcohol is a common household sterilizing agent, but it might irritate the skin and discolor your jewelry.
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When your pucker starts to flake and your lips are looking a bit dry, it’s time to kick your moisturizing routine into overdrive. Lips become chapped for a variety of reasons, from the weather to excessive lip licking.
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The desire to turn back the hands of time may have you considering a cosmetic procedure. Two popular procedures targeting individuals desiring a younger looking face are microdermabrasion and chemical peels. Both procedures can leave your skin feeling smoother and may even out your skin tone.
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Piercing the tongue has ancient antecedents, but it wasn't until the 1990s and the rise of body-modification culture that tongue piercing became widespread. Piercer Elayne Angel is often credited with popularizing this particular piercing among both men and women.
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