Skincare Tips for Men 5 - A Perfect 10

You are what you eat (and drink)

Watch your diet; for various reasons. Spicy, fatty foods send your oil production into overdrive causing shine, blocked pores and blackheads. Sugary foods cause your skin to slacken and loose it's firmness. Alcohol dehydrates you and your skin. Don't panic; you don't have to cut any of these out of your diet, all in moderation though!

Run around!

Exercise is vital in maintaining a good posture, relieving stress (causes lines) and increasing the blood flow (not only to heart and lungs, but also your skin).

Stay dashing

• Keep all your facial hair under control - eyebrows, nose hair, ear hair and your neckline. A groomed appearance is more than just great skin!
• Go easy on the cologne. Try and overpower them with your charm and not your scent. Spray it in the air and just walk through - enough will land on you to keep you smelling sexy cool.
• Take care of your hands; people look! Exfoliate them regularly and keep them well moisturized. Try by rubbing in excess body or face moisturizer!
• Sleep!

Skincare Tips for Men # 3 - Shaving Face

Stop dreading this daily routine, because shaving does not need to be a form of torture that leaves you bruised and injured! If you experience problems with razor burn, ingrown hairs and shaving bumps - try the following guideline:

• Shave wet! Use good old water, shaving foam and a sharp razor. Shaving electrically can cause your skin extra trauma when it is already sensitive.
• Try shaving in the morning when your skin has had a good nights rest. Don't be in a big hurry though - allow it to wake up with you. Have a coffee and a shower or bath and then give it a go! If you shave straight away your skin may still be puffy from your sleep and you won't get a close shave!
• A shower and a bath before will also moisten you skin and the heat and steam will open your pores and follicles, making a closer shave easier and less of a hassle.
• It is important to wash/ exfoliate first! Try NICKEL super clean face, in order to wash away all impurities and dead skin cells! This will avoid spreading any infections by dirt and bacteria found on a dirty skin.
• Always use a sharp razor and shave with your hair growth in slow short strokes! Don't forget to rinse your razor often under HOT water!
• Massage your shaving foam into the beard and let it rest for half a minute or so. Let the foam or gel do half the work for you. NICKEL's smooth operator shaving gel has ingredients that help soften the beard and make the hairs stand up by themselves, which makes a clean shave child's play!
• Use a shaving brush: this will stimulate the follicles and reduce infections from dirty hands.
• Rinse all residue foam off with cool, not cold, water and pat your face dry. Don't rub! Your skin has gone through enough traumas for one morning!
• Use an after shave balm or cream (NICKEL fire insurance after shave) that will soothe and heal your face from the shaving ordeal. Follow with a moisturizer in order to keep the skin soft and nourished, which in turn makes shaving easier and easier!
• Stay away from alcohol based after shaves, as they will only irritate a sensitized skin!

Skincare Tips for Men # 3 - All Eyes On You

Eyes always give your secrets away! Late nights, too much of a good thing, smoke or just slaving away at you computer, your eyes tell the tale. Angry circles and puffy eyes are a dead give away! Try NICKEL's eye firming gel, and if that isn't enough keep it in the fridge for a real wake-up! Eye gels increase the circulation and unblock the whole eye area to get rid of those tell tale signs!

But don't forget the rest of your face though - after a good night and a bad morning try NICKEL's morning after rescue gel all over and hide the night before.

To keep others mesmerized by your eyes make sure the whole eye area is attractive - maintain your eyebrows; a unibrow is not something to be proud of. It makes you look older, meaner and more sinister than you can imagine!

And always wear a good set of shades when out and about. Harsh sunlight not only damages your eyes, but your skin too. Squinting for hours on end will not aid a wrinkle fee eye area!

Get your eyes checked! If your eyes need help, make sure they get it! Straining your eyes to see something causes lines!

And of course, enough sleep is tops!

 

Skincare Tips for Men # 2 - How to Stay in Shape

• Wash your face regularly: it keeps you clean and feeling good! Kick the soap though - it leaves your skin stripped and dry! Exfoliate often, as this removes all the ingrained dirt and helps prevent ingrown hairs after shaving too! Be gentle though - you're not stripping paint! Why not combine the two and use a soap free cleanser/ exfoliator (NICKEL super clean face) and say goodbye to that dry red face!
• Moisturize after you have cleaned! If you're blond or brunette, light or dark, dry or oily NICKEL can sort you out! Not only do moisturizers help your skin stay hydrated and nourished, they also address specific needs your skin might have. Clever!
• Take care of your eyes - they are the window to the soul - they should always look inviting! Look under the "all eyes on you" section for further tips and tricks on how to keep them fresh and young!
• Shaving need not be mission impossible! Do it regularly to keep those boy-next-door looks and chase the age away! For a sure fire way to get rid of all shaving demons look under the "s(h)aving face" section!
• Swallow your pride and call in the specialists once in a while! Masks are a great way to give your skin an immediate boost! NICKEL has created 4 different masks: mug shots #1- #4. We wouldn't want you looking like a criminal!

Suggested Products:

 

Nickel Silicon valley 

Skincare Tips for Men #1 - Stay Young

First and foremost: use a good cleanser/ exfoliator on a regular basis. This keeps your skin soft, supple and firm! Try NICKEL super clean face. Keep it moisturized and if you're already giving your age away use an anti-ageing treatment, like NICKEL's silicon valley.

Sleep on your back and don't bury your face in the pillow; vertical lines are not from the effect of gravity!

Facial expressions lead to crows feet (eyes) and frown lines. So lighten up and grab a pair of shades to prevent unnecessary straining on the skin and delicate eye area!

Also get rid of facial hair; you might think it makes you more of a man, but it also makes you older. Try a good shave and watch the years fall off!

Suggested Product:

Nickel Moisturizer for Light Complexions 

 

Elemis Deep Cleanse Facial Wash 

Skincare for Men

Think about it. What is the first thing people notice about you? It's your face. Healthy skin is the most important element of a great looking face. It is not only easy to achieve; it is a critical thing you can do for yourself. Put your best face forward. Here are some basic tips and guidelines to encourage healthier skin. It's simple…

#1 Keep it clean.
Men have approximately 15% oilier skin and significantly larger pores than women do. Basically, this means you get dirtier. It is very important; no matter what skin type you have, to clean your face every day. Deep cleansing is important. It keeps pores clear, skin healthy and you looking good.

Cleansing products should be as chemical-free as possible. Deodorant soaps shouldn't be used on your face. They cleanse with harsh ingredients and leave a detergent film behind. This may irritate your skin and will clog your pores. Go natural.

A good scrub is essential for healthy clean skin. It will remove dead cells and smooth the surface of your face. The scrub should be strong without being damaging. Stay away from scrubs that contain rough elements like ground bits of nut or seed extracts. They will tear and damage the skin. A good scrub will invigorate you, not hurt you.

Moisturizing is a necessity. Again, the product with the least amount of chemical additives is the best. Always use a light moisturizer on your face after cleansing and shaving and don't forget your neck!

For an intensive moisture treatment use pure vitamin E, or aloe vera oil. It is available in liquid form, or just break open a capsule and apply the oil directly to the skin. This is a great under eye treatment. Remember it is very important to moisturize this sensitive area of the face. It is one of the first places to show age because the under eye skin secretes no necessary oils on its own.

#2 Keep it toned.
Because men are outside more than women are, environmental debris and pollutants are more a factor to their skin's health. Toning helps keep the skin clear and firm.

As skin ages, it needs to work harder to maintain its elasticity. Astringents and toners with glycolic or alpha hydroxy acids work the best for toning the face. These acids actually can reduce the pore size, and help avoid ingrown hairs. They are aggressive and have quick results. Remember to look for a product that is not photosensitive (sensitive to light).

#3 Treat your skin.
Depending on your skin type (oily, dry or combination) and the time of year, there are different products that treat and enhance your skin. Different treatments will have very different results. It is important to know your skin's needs.

All types of skin need to be exfoliated. This is the removal of dead skin cells that form daily. This is an essential part of skin treatment.

After shaving, you need to moisturize with a product that has absolutely no alcohol in it. Avoid heavy fragrant after-shave products too, as they can irritate the skin.

Skin that is too shiny doesn't look healthy, just greasy. Blot the excess oils away. Blotting papers or a light powder that will give you a more natural finish, are both good options to try.

Don't forget about your lips. Find a balm that has an SPF of at least 15 in it. Peppermint oil has a nice feel and keeps the lips looking luscious.

#4 Protect your skin.
Healthy skin is young looking skin. There are preventative techniques that can promote the best skin possible and keep it looking its best longer. Remember that your skin is a mirror of your overall body health.

Here are the key techniques:

• Avoid over exposure to the sun.
  Sun damage leads to hyperpigmentation (brown spots) which can develop into serious skin disease. Excessive exposure can also exaggerate and thicken fine lines. Use an SPF 15 or higher on all exposed skin, especially on your face.
• Stay in shape.
  Exercise promotes capillary functioning which can decrease premature aging. It also increases oxygen to the tissues which keeps skin looking young.
• Eat right.
  Keep vitamins such as C and E in your diet regimen.
• Everything in moderation.
  Too much of anything is never a good idea. Stay away from excessive alcohol, smoking, fatigue and stress. Not only can these factors lead to premature aging; they also decrease facial circulation making you look older.

Suggested Products:

Nickel Morning After Rescue Gel

Sothys Basic Care - Sothys Purifying Serum

Imperfections progressively disappear with Sothys Purifying Serum. It helps balances sebum in oily and problematic skin. Used as a double-action product, Sothys Purifying Serum reduces imperfections and small blemishes while regularizing excess sebum.

It is recommended to dry blemishes and reduce facial flaws. Thus, the complexion will become more matte and smoother.

Benefits:

• Reduces imperfections and small blemishes, while regularizing sebum production.
• Helps to dry oils and blemishes in skin and reduce facial flaws.

Directions For Use:
Place 1 or 2 drops on cotton swab or in cupped palm and gently apply directly on blemishes or oily areas. Avoid area around the eyes. Apply every morning and evening directly onto well cleansed skin.

Ingredients:
Complex of Iris, Zinc and Vitamin A, Licorice Extract, Lichen Extract, Ethanol