Natural Skin Care Tips for Men

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In light of all that skin does for the body, the case for

proper skin care seems to be a strong one, but frequently

skin is the one organ people seem to think they can let take

a beating. Men in particular seem prone to developing

roughed up skin, but there are fortunately many ways that

men can take better care of this incredibly important organ.

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Natural Skin Care Tips for Men

Copyright © 2009-2010 Janet

Mark and Janet

http://www.MarkandJanet.com/

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and one of the

hardest working. Not only does it provide a waterproof,

protective container for the organs inside the body, it has

several functions that are utterly vital to human life - skin

regulates body temperature to prevent fever or hypothermia, it

screens out a number of unhealthy pathogens in the environment,

and it repairs itself relatively quickly from potentially

compromising injuries.

In light of all that skin does for the body, the case for proper

skin care seems to be a strong one, but frequently skin is the

one organ people seem to think they can let take a beating. Hard

work, a little too much sunlight, bad diet and other factors can

cause quite a bit of damage to the skin, much of which is

actually very preventable. Men in particular seem prone to

developing roughed up skin, but there are fortunately many ways

that men can take better care of this incredibly important organ.

The Basics

Healthy, natural skin care begins with control - specifically

controlling what the skin is exposed to. Like any other organ,

the skin is part of the body and needs nutrients to survive. In

particular, water and vitamins C and E seem to be the most

desirable nutrients to focus on. Healthy skin requires water to

properly perform the sweating function so regular intake of water

is once again a key to a healthy body.

Vitamins C and E help reduce the impact of sun exposure, which

means they play a critical role in reducing the incidence of skin

cancer. As for minerals, the most important is Selenium (found in

whole grain foods and eggs), which again helps the body ward off

the development of skin cancer. For some, healthier skin can

indeed be had for the addition of a glass of water, a piece of

fruit, and two slices of whole grain toast every day.

Apart from diet, exposure control requires thinking about the

environment your skin will be a part of. Sunlight can be healthy,

both for emotional well-being and for vitamin D exposure.

However, UV radiation can and does cause skin cancer, and every

sunburn you receive magnifies the risk. In addition, sunburns are

painful and debilitating any way, so avoidance is entirely

prudent. An all natural, high SPF and UV blocking sunscreen

lotion does not take long to apply and can play a key part in

regulating the skin's exposure to the sun. A hat can provide

shade to the face and prevent overexposure to the nose and

cheeks, while a light, long-sleeved shirt significantly reduces

the amount of exposed skin. Again, the key is taking small steps

that will lead to big rewards.

The Shave

While men aren't alone in having to shave troublesome body hair,

they do have a marked propensity for having to do so on the most

frequently exposed part of the body, the face. Shaving takes a

toll on the skin as it literally involves dragging sharp blades

over the surface of this sensitive organ. Couple this with the

fact that many men seem to believe that proper shaving care is

hot water before and after the scrape and you have a recipe for

chronic skin problems.

In the case of shaving, a little extra effort can leave facial

skin healthy and vibrant rather than dried out and irritable.

First, don't use ordinary soap. Bar soap is great for getting

the hands clean or a quick scrub in the shower, but it has a

tendency to deplete natural oils the skin needs to stay healthy.

This can lead to either excessively dry skin or excessively oily

skin as the body tries to overproduce in compensation. Instead,

use a naturally lubricating shaving lotion - there are many

natural and organic shaving creams out there, such as those made

from sunflower oils.

Additionally, give the cream time to work. As it sits on the

face, it softens the skin and the hairs, making the shave easier

on the body. Some users find that a shaving hairbrush whips up

much more lather, so you may consider using this as well.

After-shaves and balms help soothe the skin and the best ones

should include a moisturizing element as well. This extra time

should only add a minute or two at most to the shaving routine

but in cumulative effect should have a major benefit on the

skin's health and appearance.

The Extras

Up until now our focus has been on how to change an existing

routine to help take care of skin, but there are other

considerations as well. One of these is considering what

treatments can be added for good skin care. It's all well and

good to replace soap with gentle cleansers and trying to eat

healthier, but sometimes even these good efforts don't take care

of everything.

Organic and all natural moisturizers are one addition, as are

nutrient gels. The skin is often the last part of the nutrition

cycle; so adding a little vitamin E based moisturizer certainly

can't hurt. Additionally, clay based facial masks can help with

nasty bags under the eyes caused by long nights or poor

nutrition.

Natural skin care doesn't require long retreats to exotic spas.

As with most healthy lifestyles, healthy natural skin care just

involves taking positive steps and making small but helpful

changes to the routine we already have in place. It's not about

a radical new exfoliant, but replacing harsh aftershave with

natural, healthy balms. And as with most healthy habits, the best

results come from the long-term effort, so stick with it and get

the healthy skin you deserve.

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