Acne affects approximately 95% of the population at some point during their lifetime, typically occurring between the ages of 11 and 50. But there is hope for most of us. Last month we focused on what causes blemishes and discussed the first step for managing your acne: Daily cleansing twice a day with a mild cleanser like BodyTools Moisturizing Face Cleanser. This month we focus on some additional causes that may be at the root of your acne. Along with some additional steps for having a acne free new year.
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Most guys go through at least one phase growing up where they shave their heads. Maybe it was a dare, a team ritual or punishment for losing a bet. But as you got older, the fear of losing your hair may have turned into a full-blown reality. Some guys embrace their baldness and readily whip out the razor blade, while others try to deny the existence of the rapidly thinning area in the back of their head or the telltale receding hairline. But something interesting has happened … bald became sexy
ScienceDaily (2009-11-16) -- Researchers have found that the color of a person’s skin affects how healthy and therefore attractive they appear, and have found that diet may be crucial to achieving the most desirable complexion.
To have healthy, great-looking skin you don’t need a complex regimen or a cabinet full of chemicals. All a man needs is a simple customized skin-care routine based upon skin type that is high on results and low on maintenance. A consistent skin care routine with products designed for your specific skin type, can give you that healthy skin-care glow you are looking for.
First: Basic Skin Care for Men!No matter what your skin type all men can benefit from a routine that includes daily cleansing of the skin, moisturizing and protection from the elements. Keeping the skin clean from everyday dirt and grime, using a daily moisturizer and practicing year-round sun protection are vital steps to maintaining healthy, glowing skin. Continue reading…
Hey guys! You too can have: dry or oily skin, blackheads, ingrown hairs, and red, irritated spots from shaving! You also can get wrinkles. What you don’t want or need, though, is a complex regimen or a cabinet full of chemicals. But the bottom line is: if you want to look good you got to deal with your skin.
At BodyTools we’ve made it simple for today’s male to have healthy looking skin by creating a naturally based product line that is carefully formulated to work with minimal effort and maximum effect. To compliment our skin care line we have designed an easy-to-follow daily skin care routine that focuses on these five steps: cleanse, shave, moisturize, repair and protect.
Cell damage from free radicals, tiny molecules produced when a cell converts oxygen into energy, is responsible for most of the effects we call ageing. Antioxidants, produced by the body and reinforced from anti-oxidant foods, protect the cells from damage by seeking out and neutralizing these free radicals. BUT these defenses are never 100% efficient. It is the accumulation of the un-repaired cellular damage that fuels the ageing process which can lead to the development of cancer, heart disease, cataracts and premature skin ageing including: oil producing glands becoming less active, drier and sagging skin, AND wrinkles. Exposure to UV radiation accelerates the normal ageing process of the skin and also damages the genetic structure of skin cells, which contributes to the development of skin cancer. Cigarette smoking can have the same effect. Experts believe that “90-95% of all skin damage including wrinkles and skin cancers comes from exposure to the sun.” And this is more than just a cosmetic issue. One in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime and this year alone more than 1 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed. Every 60 minutes one person dies of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) in the United States. Continue reading…
Welcome to the BodyTools BLOG and The Skeptic’s Guide to Men’s Skin Care
I havealways been a “Doubting Thomas” or skeptic about everything. I believe that most men want just the facts about skin care without the hype. If most men are like me, then most men don’t want a complex regimen or a cabinet full of chemicals. I believe that what most men want is a simple, easy to follow regimen for skin care that will give them simple solutions to their everyday skin care needs and not a lot of false promises. This is exactly what you will find here, the science and research behind men’s skin care products without the hype. Continue reading…
Men are no different than women in the skin diseases they get. But, while most skin diseases occur in all types, certain skin problems are more common among those with darker skin tones. The term “skin of color” refers to diverse skin types and complexions including people of African, Asian, Indian, Hispanic, Native American, Arabic and/or Mediterranean descent. So if a man wants to look good he hast to deal with his skin, no matter what color it is.
Normal skin owes its soft, supple texture to its water content. To help protect the outer layer of skin from abnormal water loss, the skin’s sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum that forms a protective barrier against water evaporation. If some internal or external factor depletes the skin’s layer of sebum, the skin loses water and feels “dry”. Dry skin is itchy and flaky and usually looks slightly more wrinkled than normal. Whether on our face, body, hands or feet, dry skin has a general uncomfortable feeling and tightness especially after shaving or washing. Invisible (and in extreme cases visible) cracks and fissures can develop that can allow harmful bacteria and other irritants in. Most of us will experience dry skin later in life. About 85% of older people develop winter itch due to dry, overheated indoor air. Continue reading…
Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United Sates. Today, 17 million Americans suffer form Acne. This common skin disorder is characterized by blackheads, spots and pimples. The more severe forms have painful, blind cysts, inflammation and infection. In these severe cases, Acne eruptions go deep into the skin and cause scarring that remains even when the active eruptions are healed. Per centimeter of skin, most of your body’s skin has about 100 oil glands. However, on your face and other parts of the body (chest, back, upper arms, and shoulders) you have two to four times this number. These are the areas most prone to Acne. Acne symptoms usually start in puberty when an increase in the sex hormone androgen occurs, affects more than 80% of adolescents, and lasts until the hormone activity settles down in the late teens or early twenties. Severe cases of Acne, however, can continue well into adulthood. Acne can also recur in later life when stress or other events, such as pregnancy which raises hormone levels.