If you and I are completely honest with ourselves, there’s no doubt that time seems to pass more quickly the older we get. And the older we get, the more we realize just how old that man staring back at us in the mirror is looking. Our skin cells start losing collagen before we enter our 30s. The best skincare routine for men needs to protect the skin, rejuvenate and prevent further damage. How can men change our skin for the better, especially as there may be only five minutes a day to dedicate to it? Using the following skincare products may not make your skin as soft as a baby’s bottom or miraculously turn any of us average Joes into smooth, yogurt-pitching founders of the Fountain of Youth – yes, I’m talking about Hollywood’s never-aged-a-day-in-his-life John Stamos – but, a little effort can generate noticeable improvements. […]

Detoxing Through Your Food Your skin is an organ, and your body’s first line of defense against the outside world. Skin goes through a lot on a daily basis and has the scars to prove it! Environment, diet, physical activity and ever-present stress can all take a toll on your skin, producing chronic skin conditions, such as acne, dark spots and under-eye circles, puffiness, premature aging and more. Although you can’t control many of the factors affecting your skin every day, there are ways to help purge environmental toxins and replenish the nutrients which feed and strengthen your skin. […]

The Importance of Sunscreen The sun makes us feel warm and gives our bodies much needed Vitamin D. You can, however, get too much of a good thing and the sun’s Ultra Violet A and B rays can also damage skin, leading to premature wrinkles and carcinomas. The UVB rays can cause skin to redden and burn within 15 minutes of exposure in some people, especially during the summer. The UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin causing wrinkles and skin cancer in some people. Cancer cells are the result of excessive radiation that has actually altered the DNA of keratinocyte cells in the basal layer of the epidermis. Both A and B UV rays can contribute to cancer cells. […]

Many professionals in the cosmetic and esthetic industries are utilizing pharmaceutical products to help their clients look great and feel better about themselves. As many people age these days, they are turning to procedures that will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles so they can look more youthful. One of the newest “cosmeceutical” products on the market is called hyaluronic acid and its effectiveness is causing it to be recommended more and more. […]