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Differences Between Mineral and Chemical Sunscreens
Posted in Advice, Sunscreens/Sunblocks, Videos, tagged anti-aging, chemical sunscreen, Male skincare, Mens Grooming, mineral sunscreen, natural sunscreen, premature aging, skin cancer, Sunscreen, sunspots, titanium dioxide, wrinkles, zinc oxide on July 13, 2011| 2 Comments »
Product Review: Zirh Body Bar
Posted in Advice, Body Washes and Soaps, tagged AHA, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, back acne, body acne, Body Bar, Male skincare, Mens Grooming, neck acne, soap, Zirh on July 11, 2011| 1 Comment »
Zirh Body Bar - Smells fresh and helps clear body acne.
Zirh Body Bar Ingredients List
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: $$ ($10-$20) – Available at Amazon.
Scent: Fresh, cool, slightly citrusy.
I Like: how the alpha hydroxy acids help to keep body acne and breakouts at bay. The refreshing fragrance. This bar lasts longer than the usual drugstore-bought soaps – it doesn’t soften up in the shower.
I don’t like: how the soap can dry out the skin if used too often.
Zirh’s Body Bar is ideal for anyone who is battling acne of the back, chest, arms, neck, or buttocks. That’s right – our bottoms are prone to occasional acne breakouts and ingrown hairs. The soap’s alpha hydroxy acid content helps to clear the skin. The bar smells fresh – citrusy with a hint of menthol. I recommend using this soap as a compliment to your everyday soap or body wash. If you use the Zirh Body Bar all the time, you run the risk of drying out your skin – something that could actually cause more breakouts. At $15, this soap is on the pricey side. However,
it holds up very well in the shower. You don’t have to worry about the bar prematurely disintegrating. If you’re regularly experiencing body breakouts, give the Zirh Body Bar a try. Don’t forget to moisturize after every shower. It will help keep your body from overproducing oils, which could lead to acne. Please note: Use this bar soap on areas other than the face. Using the Zirh Body Bar on your face may result in dryness and irritation.
Update (9/21/11): I just found out that Procter & Gamble is killing off the Zirh brand. More info can be found here and here. I suggest stocking up now if you like their products.
Stretch Marks: Not Just a Woman’s Problem
Posted in Advice, Health, Moisturizers: Body, Videos, tagged abdomen, back, belly, breasts, buttocks, Caulfield's Counter, cocoa butter, Derma E, female, growth spurt, hormones, knees, male, Mederma, Men, pectorals, pregnancy, pregnant, prevention, puberty, scar gel, shea butter, skin care, skincare, stretch marks, thighs, treatment, underarms, upper arms, vitamin e, Women on July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Stretch marks suck. They occur when the skin can’t keep up with the rapid growth of the body due to weight gain, hormones/puberty/growth spurts, or muscle building. They easily appear but they don’t naturally completely disappear. Try stretching a thick, old rubber band and you’ll see what essentially happens to the skin when it expands too quickly. Stretch marks affect a number of people, from pregnant women to male athletes. We can’t escape them, but we can do our best to avoid them. Here are some simple over-the-counter tips to keep the stretch marks to a minimum:
Prevention
Regularly moisturize any areas of the body that stretch with lotions or creams containing shea or cocoa butter as well as vitamin e. Natural serums and oils rich in vitamin e, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids such as 100% pure argan oil also work well at preventing stretch marks and scars by nourishing the skin and helping to increase the skin’s elasticity. Areas of the body that are susceptible to stretch marks include the upper arms, underarms, pectorals, thighs, hips, back, breasts, around the knees, belly (front and sides), and buttocks. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, try using pure shea or cocoa butter. While extremely viscous and nutty smelling, these butters help make the skin much more elastic and thus more adaptable to rapid expansion.
Body creams made with shea or cocoa butter aid in making the skin more elastic.
Over-the Counter Treatment
There is no true natural remedy for treating existing stretch marks. You can, however, help diminish the appearance of stretch marks by regularly applying scar gels such as Mederma and Derma E. Keep in mind that if you use scar gels, they should be applied five times daily in order for them to be somewhat effective. Don’t expect miracles. If you’re lucky, you may notice some slight improvement over a two month period of using scar gels.
Scar gels can help diminish the appearance of existing stretch marks.
How to Avoid the Dreaded Shiny Face
Posted in Advice, Videos, tagged blotting papers, combination skin, controlling face oil, face blotting, face shine, handkerchief, how to control face shine, matte, matte moisurizers, oil control, oily face, oily shiny face, oily skin, remove face shine, shine control, shine free face, shine on face, shiny face, shiny face skin, shiny skin on May 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Shiny Face. I suffer from it and I know a lot of you find it annoying as well. I have tried numerous products to control my oily skin including face blotting papers and moisturizers with matte finishes only to be repeatedly disappointed by their ineffectiveness. My days of experiencing shiny face are much fewer now that I always keep a clean 100% cotton handkerchief in my back pocket. That thin piece of cloth has restored my confidence level, especially at social events where there is constant mingling and picture-taking. In addition to controlling oil, handkerchiefs gently exfoliate. They are inexpensive and widely available at department stores. Pick up a pack and you’ll see the shine disappear from your face.
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