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.
Healthy Afro hair is beautiful. However, Afro hair tends to be fragile, porous, dry and prone to damage, partly because the coiled structure of African-American hair prevents oil from spreading evenly through the hair. The problems become more pronounced if the hair is heat-styled or overprocessed.
Read more →
Calluses, the result of repeated friction, are the skin's way of building a protective layer. These thick, dry, yellowish patches usually appear on the feet or hands. Over time, calluses can become uncomfortably large and rough.
Read more →
Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, are a common foot problem, especially during the warm weather months when people enjoy wearing sandals and flip flops. Cracked heels are only a nuisance for most people, but if the cracks are deep, they can be painful and in severe cases can become infected.
Read more →
Although it's possible to have lovely skin at any age, skin care becomes a bit more challenging when you reach the age of 50. Natural oil production decreases after menopause, and the skin becomes drier and more fragile, states Dr. Rosemarie Ingleton, New York dermatologist, on the MSNBC Today Style website.
Read more →
Blackheads develop when the pores are clogged with natural body oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. Although blackheads make the skin look unclean, the dark appearance is caused when the pore opens and the substance is exposed to air, which causes it to oxidize and turn black.
Read more →
Holes commonly show up in the armpits of shirts, often appearing soon after the garment is laundered. Although some holes are created by normal wear and tear, antiperspirants and deodorants are usually the culprits.
Read more →
The skin on the nose is thick and it contains more oil glands than any other area of the face does. As a result, caring for the nose is different than caring for the cheeks, forehead or chin. The nose is also more exposed.
Read more →
If you use your hairbrush every day without a second thought, stop and give it the attention it deserves. Over time, your brush may be clogged with hair, and will collect dirt, dust, hair oils and styling products.
Read more →
Give your hardworking hands a special treat by making a batch of homemade goat's milk hand lotion. Thick, creamy goat's milk is rich in nourishing protein and vitamins A and D, which promote strong, supple skin.
Read more →
Freckles, most common in people with fair skin and red or blond hair, are flat, dark spots that appear on areas of the skin exposed to sunlight, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Read more →
Although blackheads are a frustrating problem for many teens, blackheads aren't limited to the teen years. Preteen children can be plagued by blackheads, usually as a result of an increase in hormone levels, according to Oregon Health & Science University.
Read more →
A pumice stone -- a small block of lightweight, hardened lava foam -- sloughs off tough, dry skin and dead skin cells, usually from the feet, elbows or knees. Although regular use of a pumice stone two to three times every week improves the appearance of the skin, it also relieves discomfort caused by calluses.
Read more →
Turmeric is a spice most often used to add color and flavor to mustard, soups, sauces and Indian cuisine. The yellow spice may seem like a strange beauty aid, but it has long been used in India to remove unwanted hair and inhibit hair growth.
Read more →
Skin pores usually stay happily in the background as they go about their job of keeping the skin healthy and lubricated. However, those little pores become larger and more noticeable when they clog and stretch with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria.
Read more →
Soft, shiny hair isn't just for the ladies. Some men may limit hair care to a dab of harsh, generic shampoo in the shower followed by a quick run-through with a comb, while others may opt for moisture-stripping hair gels or hot-blow-dryer styling techniques.
Read more →
Sebum, a natural oil produced by oil glands in the skin, isn't a bad thing. In fact, sebum is a natural lubricant, keeping hair sleek and shiny and preventing skin from looking dry and wrinkled. Problems arise when the glands are overactive and produce too much sebum, states the University of Oklahoma Health Services.
Read more →
Pimples on your face's T zone can be hard to manage, because the forehead, nose and chin can be oily at the same time the area around the mouth and cheeks are dry and flaky. The T zone is prone to pimples and blackheads because there are more oil-producing glands in those areas, according to TeensHealth.
Read more →
A variety of commercial anti-aging face creams are available at cosmetics counters, but they're often full of unpronounceable chemicals and additives, expensive and ineffective. As an alternative, you can make your own face cream from healthy, natural ingredients.
Read more →
Acne symptoms take several different forms, including oily skin, whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. At least 85 percent of people deal with acne at some point, according to Health Services at Columbia University. While acne is a problem mostly during the teen years, it can often continue into the 20s and beyond.
Read more →
The thick skin of the elbows tends to dry out quickly and may begin to take on an unsightly, lizard-like appearance, especially during the winter and other periods of low humidity.
Read more →