You just looked in the mirror and thought, “Man, I’m getting old.” The job market is tight right now and often available, new positions go to the younger, more energetic men. If you are willing to step outside of your comfort zone, you can change your appearance to a more youthful version of yourself!
Personal grooming routines for men can take minutes a day however they can shave years off your face. Following 5 simple steps can rejuvenate your face, your confidence and possibly your career prospects.
1. Use a cleansing bar designed for men as opposed to regular soaps which can be harsh and drying. These bars maintain the ph balance, as well as cleanse and buff the skin. Your face will appear smooth and healthy-looking.
2. Follow shaving with an aftershave gel to soothe the skin. These products shield against razor burn and will leave you feeling comfortable and refreshed.
3. Use a moisturizer with an SPF to hydrate and refine facial lines. You want at least an SPF of 25 that provides UVA and UVB protection. By helping to shield the skin from the harmful rays of the sun, you will help to prevent premature aging of your skin.
4. Use a lip mask and balm to reduce dry skin and hydrate rough or chapped lips. Your significant other will thank you for this too!
5. Handcreams provide instant relief for hard working hands. Dry, rough skin can be tamed by using a good cream with emollients that smooth, moisturize and help condition the hands.
Rather than using your wife's skin care, go buy your own. Nothing makes a woman unhappier that not being able to find her stuff! Then, make a commitment to use this routine for a least 21 days to build the habit of good grooming. The results that just minutes a day of proper skin care can produce for you will be worth the effort. Amazed at how good you look, you may just want to continue with it for life!
To purchase these products or for more FREE expert advice on how to present a professional, personal image please visit dalegrove.com. Dale Kathryn Grove is a marketing entrepreneur and social media enthusiast, mother of 3 & grandmother of 4.
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Monday, July 27, 2009
3 Tips to Prevent Age Spots and Look as Young As You Feel
You look in the mirror and there it is… the dreaded age spot. Not just one but several. You’re not old…at least you don’t feel old! What the heck is happening?
These spots would more appropriately be called “sun spots”. Excess melanin in the skin is activated by the sun and areas on your face and hands appear darker than the rest of the skin. Many people notice them first, on the left side of the face if they do a lot of driving as the suns UVB rays can penetrate the window glass. Typically the hands also receive more sun exposure and you may notice age spots there as well. So what can you do about them?
First, if you really want them to fade, you must make a commitment to consistently using a sunscreen every day, rain or shine! This can prevent your age spots from getting larger and/or darker. 25 SPF should be fine for incidental sun exposure. For your face, use a product that is specifically for facial skin. Generally they are suited to all skin types and are noncomedogenic. Some companies also offer a hand cream that contains a sunscreen as well.
Second, use a product that helps restore the skin’s even tone. Even Complexion Essence by Mary Kay has been clinically shown to renew the skin's natural, uniform tone by helping reduce conspicuous dark spots and reverse skin discoloration. This product is suitable for all skin types and all skin tones. Results will be apparent in as little as 4 weeks and with continued use, the results are even more impressive.
Third, watch your diet and avoid smoking. Factors that can make you more disposed to age spots are a diet high in saturated fats and refined sugars as well as a lack of vitamins. Smoking is another habit that will damage your skin. Age spots often appear, even as early as the late twenties but are generally more common after the age 50.
Lifestyle factors play a major role in your appearance. Take a few minutes a day to prevent age spots with sunscreen and a topical cream to fade existing spots. Eat well, avoid smoking and not only your skin will improve but your health will improve dramatically.
Dale Kathryn Grove is an entrepreneur and social media enthusiast, mother of 3 & grandmother of 4. For more FREE expert advice on how to present a perfect, personal image please visit dalegrove.com.
To register for our FREE ezine or to receive a sample of our skin care products, please click here
These spots would more appropriately be called “sun spots”. Excess melanin in the skin is activated by the sun and areas on your face and hands appear darker than the rest of the skin. Many people notice them first, on the left side of the face if they do a lot of driving as the suns UVB rays can penetrate the window glass. Typically the hands also receive more sun exposure and you may notice age spots there as well. So what can you do about them?
First, if you really want them to fade, you must make a commitment to consistently using a sunscreen every day, rain or shine! This can prevent your age spots from getting larger and/or darker. 25 SPF should be fine for incidental sun exposure. For your face, use a product that is specifically for facial skin. Generally they are suited to all skin types and are noncomedogenic. Some companies also offer a hand cream that contains a sunscreen as well.
Second, use a product that helps restore the skin’s even tone. Even Complexion Essence by Mary Kay has been clinically shown to renew the skin's natural, uniform tone by helping reduce conspicuous dark spots and reverse skin discoloration. This product is suitable for all skin types and all skin tones. Results will be apparent in as little as 4 weeks and with continued use, the results are even more impressive.
Third, watch your diet and avoid smoking. Factors that can make you more disposed to age spots are a diet high in saturated fats and refined sugars as well as a lack of vitamins. Smoking is another habit that will damage your skin. Age spots often appear, even as early as the late twenties but are generally more common after the age 50.
Lifestyle factors play a major role in your appearance. Take a few minutes a day to prevent age spots with sunscreen and a topical cream to fade existing spots. Eat well, avoid smoking and not only your skin will improve but your health will improve dramatically.
Dale Kathryn Grove is an entrepreneur and social media enthusiast, mother of 3 & grandmother of 4. For more FREE expert advice on how to present a perfect, personal image please visit dalegrove.com.
To register for our FREE ezine or to receive a sample of our skin care products, please click here
Thursday, July 16, 2009
6 Tips for Perfect Lips and a Soft, Sexy Pout
Beautiful lips tend to be an erogenous zone. So much so that tests by sexual psychologists report the majority of men are far more attracted to women with fuller lips than women with thinner ones. Full lips indicate a greater level of estrogen which suggests greater fertility and good health. Spend a few minutes a day to care for them and then pucker up!
1) Avoid Biting or Licking
Filled with nerve endings, the skin is thinner than the skin on the rest of the face. Biting and licking will damage it and can cause dehydration.
2) Avoid Smoking and Using Straws
Smoking and the use of straws increase lines around the mouth due to puckering required when using them. As well, the chemicals in cigarettes reduce oxygen in the body which is necessary for healthy cell regeneration.
3) Exfoliate Occasionally
A gentle exfoliation of the lips once or twice a week will reduce dry, dead skin cells that tempt some people to bite the skin on their lips. A Satin Lips set works wonders in a very short time.
4) Use an Age Fighting Lip Primer
Create healthier-looking lips by fighting fine lines and wrinkles. Use it inside and outside your lip line, to extend lipstick wear and prevent lipstick and gloss from feathering and bleeding.
5) Protect Your Lips From the Elements by Using a Balm With a Sunscreen
There is very little melanin in the lips and a balm with sunscreen will hydrate them and protect them from damage caused by UVA and UVB rays. Choose a balm with a hint of color to accentuate the mouth. For thinner lips use a light colored balm to make them appear fuller. A full, luscious mouth can handle a more intense color for a more dramatic look.
6) Dramatize
For a more dramatic look, use a liner to define the outline of the mouth. Fill in the outer third of your mouth with pencil and then apply a complimentary lipstick, you create the illusion of fuller and more luscious lips. Add a touch of gloss to accentuate your perfect pout.
Minutes a day with these few simple steps will increase the beauty of your smile and your attractiveness quotient.
Beautiful lips tend to be an erogenous zone. So much so that tests by sexual psychologists report the majority of men are far more attracted to women with fuller lips than women with thinner ones. Full lips indicate a greater level of estrogen which suggests greater fertility and good health. Spend a few minutes a day to care for them and then pucker up!
1) Avoid Biting or Licking
Filled with nerve endings, the skin is thinner than the skin on the rest of the face. Biting and licking will damage it and can cause dehydration.
2) Avoid Smoking and Using Straws
Smoking and the use of straws increase lines around the mouth due to puckering required when using them. As well, the chemicals in cigarettes reduce oxygen in the body which is necessary for healthy cell regeneration.
3) Exfoliate Occasionally
A gentle exfoliation of the lips once or twice a week will reduce dry, dead skin cells that tempt some people to bite the skin on their lips. A Satin Lips set works wonders in a very short time.
4) Use an Age Fighting Lip Primer
Create healthier-looking lips by fighting fine lines and wrinkles. Use it inside and outside your lip line, to extend lipstick wear and prevent lipstick and gloss from feathering and bleeding.
5) Protect Your Lips From the Elements by Using a Balm With a Sunscreen
There is very little melanin in the lips and a balm with sunscreen will hydrate them and protect them from damage caused by UVA and UVB rays. Choose a balm with a hint of color to accentuate the mouth. For thinner lips use a light colored balm to make them appear fuller. A full, luscious mouth can handle a more intense color for a more dramatic look.
6) Dramatize
For a more dramatic look, use a liner to define the outline of the mouth. Fill in the outer third of your mouth with pencil and then apply a complimentary lipstick, you create the illusion of fuller and more luscious lips. Add a touch of gloss to accentuate your perfect pout.
Minutes a day with these few simple steps will increase the beauty of your smile and your attractiveness quotient.
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