Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Skin care for our men!

Grooming products and men: They don't necessarily go hand in rough and calloused hand. But with all of the easy-to-use lotions and potions out there today, they really should. At first, the guy in your life may be apprehensive to try some skin-improving products. But once he starts, he'll look and feel great. Here's a list of the top 3 items every man should own and use.

Your guy needs to deep clean his pores. If you're met with resistance when you suggest this, tell him to think of his pores as mini bathtubs (and we all know what his tub looks like) and that they need to be cleaned out on occasion. The Anthony Logistics Deep Pore Cleansing Clay ($22) is a botanically enriched mask that combines vitamins and purified clay to help absorb excess oils, tighten pores and purge impurities from the skin. Now if you can just get him to purge those old football jerseys from his closet. Available at select retailers.

Dream Cream
Using a great shaving cream is the key to getting a great shave. It's that simple. Since shaving is the one grooming activity men actually do on a regular basis (well, most of the time anyway), why not make it an enjoyable experience for them? MD Formulations has developed Men's Shave Creme ($22), which is rich and lubricating. It softens the skin and hair, providing a close, comfortable shave without redness or irritation. The only thing that may irritate him is that you keep borrowing this product after figuring out how amazing it is. Available at MDFormulations.com

Good Hydrations
Most men don't understand the importance of using a good moisturizer. Not only will it keep the skin soft and conditioned, but it will prevent signs of aging. There's a full array of men's moisturizers out there that are unscented, so you can reassure your guy that you won't have matching scents ‑- unless, of course, he wants to. The Clinique Maximum Hydrator for Men ($26) is a great place to start... and finish. It rehydrates normal/dry skin, minimizes the look of lines and triggers skin's ability to build and hold moisture. Now if it would only pick up after him, you'd be in business. Available at select retailers.
source-ivillage.com

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