Looking one's best imparts self-confidence, something that is very necessary in today's competitive professional world. No longer limited to women, skincare is something that men are also turning to - personal care products are easily available, and salons for men are becoming popular.
'Cleansing' is the keyword for the skin, especially in summer. The pores must be kept free of hardened oil. Therefore, men need a cleanser that is specially formulated for oily skin.
A face wash containing ingredients like Tulsi and Neem is an excellent option. Medicated soaps can be effective too. A facial scrub may be used twice a week. It helps to remove dead skin cells and also discourages blackheads. Apply it on the face and rub gently on the skin in small circular movements. Wash off with plenty of water. Avoid applying scrubs on pimples.
Night-time cleansing is also a must to remove sweat, oil, dirt and pollutants that have deposited on the skin during the day. Rinse with plenty of plain water.
Older men may need a cleansing gel so that impurities are removed without disturbing the moisture balance. With age, the skin becomes drier. Cleansing can be a pre-shave routine.
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Night-time cleansing is also a must to remove sweat, oil, dirt and pollutants that have deposited on the skin during the day. A good skin toner is a must in hot weather to refresh the skin. For oily and acne prone skin one can go for an astringent lotion. If it is too harsh, mix it with rose water in equal quantities. Green tea, in fact, is a wonderful astringent toner. You can soak green tea leaves in hot water for half an hour. Cool and strain and use the liquid to tone the skin.
Men who spend a great deal of their working hours in the sun should protect the skin by applying a sunscreen lotion, 20 minutes before sun-exposure. For oily skin apply a sunscreen gel.
Consume enough water and fluids to help to cleanse the body of toxins and wastes. Begin your day with a glass of water with lemon juice. As far as the appearance is concerned, this is bound to reflect on the skin and body. The skin will look clearer and fresher.
Fish, Nuts, Fennel: Foods That Act As Natural Skin Cleansers And Keep Acne Away
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Have acne trouble? A balanced diet along with a healthy lifestyle can help you curb it, say experts.
Preeti Seth, Cosmetologist, Pachouli Wellness Clinic, Delhi, and Prabhu Mishra, Senior Cosmetologist, SCI International Hospital (Delhi), tell what all one should eat to keep acne at bay.
Have acne trouble? A balanced diet along with a healthy lifestyle can help you curb it, say experts.
Preeti Seth, Cosmetologist, Pachouli Wellness Clinic, Delhi, and Prabhu Mishra, Senior Cosmetolog..
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Brown rice is a rich source of vitamin B, protein, magnesium, and several antioxidants. For acne, vitamin B acts as our skin's stress fighter, which will help regulate hormones levels and prevent the likelihood of breakouts.
Brown rice is a rich source of vitamin B, protein, magnesium, and several antioxidants. For acne, vitamin B acts as our skin's stress fighter, which will help regulate hormones levels and prevent th..
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Garlic is another super food that helps fight inflammation. Garlic is full of a naturally occurring chemical called allicin, which kills off many harmful bacteria and viruses your body might be fighting, so its proven to be good for reducing inflammation in acnes.
Garlic is another super food that helps fight inflammation. Garlic is full of a naturally occurring chemical called allicin, which kills off many harmful bacteria and viruses your body might be figh..
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It is the perfect skin clearing food. It contains health building properties like vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and K. These antioxidants fight radical damage which will assist with the luminosity of your skin.
It is the perfect skin clearing food. It contains health building properties like vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and K. These antioxidants fight radical damage which will assist with the luminosity of..
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Known to be a very good source of omega-3 and 6-fatty acids, fish is excellent for an acne prone skin. These acids reduce inflammation in the skin. Sardine and salmon are very good for skin.
Known to be a very good source of omega-3 and 6-fatty acids, fish is excellent for an acne prone skin. These acids reduce inflammation in the skin. Sardine and salmon are very good for skin.
Deficiencies in minerals such as zinc and selenium have been linked to acne. Most nuts contain selenium, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium and iron, which are all essential for healthy skin.
Deficiencies in minerals such as zinc and selenium have been linked to acne. Most nuts contain selenium, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium and iron, which are all essential..
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If you are looking for the perfect natural skin cleanser, eat fennel. This licorice-tasting root vegetable can improve digestion, reduce swelling and help to flush out excess fluids and toxins in your skin.
If you are looking for the perfect natural skin cleanser, eat fennel. This licorice-tasting root vegetable can improve digestion, reduce swelling and help to flush out excess fluids and toxins in yo..
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Many studies show that green tea helps fight acne. Drink more green tea throughout the day, and try applying cooled tea bags or a cloth dipped in cooled green tea to acne-prone areas of your face for 10-15 minutes.
Many studies show that green tea helps fight acne. Drink more green tea throughout the day, and try applying cooled tea bags or a cloth dipped in cooled green tea to acne-prone areas of your face fo..
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The fruit and seed contain powerful natural chemicals and antioxidants that have been shown to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. On top of this, grapes can also help to control the side effects of allergic reactions on skin.
The fruit and seed contain powerful natural chemicals and antioxidants that have been shown to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. On top of this, grapes can also help t..
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It looks like grass, but these sprouts are packed with valuable, skin-clearing nutrients. Alfalfa sprouts contain live enzymes which help fight inflammation. (Image: Pinterest)
It looks like grass, but these sprouts are packed with valuable, skin-clearing nutrients. Alfalfa sprouts contain live enzymes which help fight inflammation. (Image: Pinterest)
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