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.
Melasma is a skin condition characterized by patchy dark spots on various areas of the face, including the cheeks, forehead, jawline and around the mouth. It is caused by overactive pigment producing cells (melanocytes) and can be brought on by pregnancy, birth control pills, estrogen supplements or sun exposure.
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Specialty facial soaps and moisturizing creams aren't just for women. Men's faces can also go through bouts of dryness, and proper skincare is just as important for men as it is for women.
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According to the Body Type system, founded by Dr. Eliot Abravanel, the term "adrenal body type" refers to those people whose metabolic system is dominated by the adrenal glands and the hormones they produce.
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Many people think earwax is unsanitary, but surprisingly, your ears would be even dirtier without it. Earwax collects dirt, oils and dead skin cells as they make their way through your ear canal. At the end of the canal, the wax turns dry and flaky, then falls out of your ear by itself.
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Dry skin is a common problem, particularly on the hands, which are exposed to the elements of weather, frequent washing and household cleaning products. When your hands are dry, they may become red, irritated and itchy. Your skin may start to flake, scale and even crack.
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Alcohol is not a corrosive chemical, so ordinary rubbing alcohol does not burn the skin. However, one may get burned if alcohol catches fire and touches the skin. The treatment for alcohol burns depends on the severity of the injury.
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Discover the benefits of combining foot reflexology with lymphatic drainage massage to improve immune function, reduce swelling, and promote overall health. Learn how foot massage can stimulate lymph circulation and understand the importance of incorporating this technique into your self-care routine.
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Preliminary scientific research suggests spearmint tea may reduce excess hair growth caused by mild cases of hormone-related hirsutism. Hirsutism is defined as abnormal facial and body hair growth in women, often associated with an excess of male hormones.
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Acne affects millions, but severe cases can leave deep scars. Learn how to treat and remove depressed acne scars with expert dermatological advice.
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Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massages are related massage techniques with different goals. Understanding the purpose of each type helps you choose the style of massage best suited to your needs and tastes. It will also help you avoid inappropriate techniques that may aggravate your condition.
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Acne scars can be the unfortunate remnant of acne lesions that damage the collagen layers of skin. The result is a depressed or raised portion of skin that can mar an otherwise healthy complexion.
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Tanning beds are often used for cosmetic purposes, especially among adolescents and young adults. They emit ultraviolet rays, called UV rays. UVA and UVB are both dangerous rays that affect the deep and top layers of the skin, respectively.
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Like hair color, the color of your eyes are one of those attributes that give you character and distinction all your own. While wearing certain eye makeup colors can further enhance your eye color, the color clothing you choose to wear can have the same effect.
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For a nursing mom, ensuring good milk production is an important goal. While there are plenty of things that can impact your milk supply -- from the timing of feedings to medications you're taking -- your bra is unlikely to be a primary cause of poor milk supply.
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If you have slim hips, chances are you're less curvy than you'd like to be. You may have a rectangle body shape, where your body forms a straight line from your shoulders and chest to your hips, and your waistline isn't defined.
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If the eyes are the window to the soul, the sagging skin and lower eyelid puffiness indicate that yours have been around for a longer period of time than you want the rest of the world to know. There are an abundance of eye creams available that claim to get rid of bags under the eyes.
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Wrinkles are a natural phenomenon that occur when important proteins, called elastin and collagen, break down in the skin. One common place where wrinkles form is the nose, including upper nose bridge wrinkles referred to as "bunny lines" or the wrinkles that run from the nose to the mouth called "nasolabial folds."
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Pores are everywhere on the skin and release sweat and oil in the body, report doctors at Advanced Dermatology. While large facial pores are common among teenagers whose hormones cause excess oil secretion, they can continue into adulthood. Heredity and lifestyle contribute to the unsightly pores.
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Anywhere you look you will find bacteria, and in some places you look, there will be an overabundance of dangerous bacteria that may cause disease. Itβs in our bodies, on our hands, on every surface we touch and on the food we eat. Bacteria is alive and well, and we come into contact with it every day.
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Hot, humid weather can act as a leading cause of acne, a skin condition that affects about 85 percent of those between ages 12 and 25, notes Princeton University's Health Services.
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