Top 5 Skin Care Ingredients For Men

Being a man and shopping for skin care products is not always easy. Unfortunately, the beauty industry directs their marketing towards women, which can make it confusing for a man when he is trying to figure out which products are best for him. While most products work equally well on both genders, some are better suited for men than others. Here are five excellent ingredients you should look for:

1. Hyaluronic Acid

This is a nutrient that is similar to collagen. It is naturally found within our skin, but we make less as we age. This is why it’s important for men to use skin care products that contain this ingredient. It works like a “water magnet” by absorbing up to 1,000 times its own weight in water! This helps plump up the skin to give it that youthful glow.

2. Copper Peptides

What’s so unique about copper peptides is that there are studies which show they promote your skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin. There is also research which suggests copper peptides can help improve the appearance of new scars and blemishes. For these reasons, using an anti-aging cream or serum that contains copper peptides is a great idea.

3. Sunscreen

The sun can cause premature aging of the skin. Ultraviolet rays can accelerate the formation of wrinkles and also cause permanent dark spots to form on the skin. Therefore it’s best for men to choose a skin care product that also offers U.V. protection. For everyday use in average climates, many dermatologists suggest a 15 or 30 SPF rating.

4. Retinol

This is a powerful derivative of vitamin A that actually changes the way your skin works when applied daily. It will increase the rate at which your skin cells grow and replace themselves. This can lead to fewer wrinkles and less dark spots. It also increases your skin’s sensitivity to U.V. rays, so using a sunscreen in conjunction with retinol is a must.

5. Vitamin K

One of the most common skin complaints among men is the appearance of dark circles under their eyes. The blood capillaries under the skin’s surface are what causes the dark color. Unfortunately there is no guaranteed way to get rid of dark circles, but vitamin K eye cream is probably the best option currently available. It is said to work by supporting healthy circulation and fading the dark capillaries on the skin’s surface. Vitamin K eye cream is typically sold in concentrations of 5% or less.

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Study Reveals Jaw Angle Changes Add to Aging Appearance, May Lead to Two-Step Approach to Facial Rejuvenation

Facelifts and other wrinkle-reducing procedures have long been sought by people wanting to ward off the signs of aging, but new research suggests that it takes more than tightening loose skin to restore a youthful look.

A study by physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center indicates that significant changes in facial bones – particularly the jaw bone – occur as people age and contribute to an aging appearance.

Presented today at the American Association of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, and published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the study suggests that the future approach to facial rejuvenation may be two-fold, first restoring structure underneath before performing skin-tightening procedures.

Reviewing a collection of 120 facial CT scans taken for other, unrelated medical reasons, plastic surgeons measured changes that occurred to facial bones over time. The CT scans were divided equally by gender and age, 20 men and 20 women in each of three age groups: young (ages 20-36), middle (41 to 64), and old (65 and older). Researchers used a computer program to measure the length, width, and angle of the mandible, or jaw bone, for each scan, and compare the results for each group. Using CT scans for this study allowed for more accurate three-dimensional reconstruction and increased accuracy of measurements, disputing previous research that relied on traditional head x-rays and suggested that the jaw bone expands with age.

“The future of facial cosmetic procedures to restore a youthful look may include methods to suspend soft tissue – such as chin and cheek implants – to rebuild the structure that time has worn away, in addition to lifting and reducing excess skin.”

The angle of the jaw increases markedly with age, which results in a loss of definition of the lower border of the face, according to the study. Jaw length decreases significantly in comparisons between the young and middle age groups, whereas the decline in jaw height from the middle to old group was noteworthy.

“The jaw is the foundation of the lower face, and changes to it affect facial aesthetics,” said Howard N. Langstein, M.D., professor and chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. “These measurements indicate a significant decline in the jaw’s volume as a person ages, and therefore less support of soft tissue of the lower face and neck.”

This loss of bony volume may contribute sagging facial skin, decreased chin projection, and loss of jaw-line definition. As jaw volume decreases, soft tissue of the lower face has less support, resulting in a softer, oval appearance to the lower face and sagging skin, which also affects the aging appearance of the neck.

“Physicians have long been taught that facial aging is caused by soft tissue descent and loss of elasticity,” Langstein said. “Though we have always known that bones change over time, until now, the extent to which it causes an aged appearance was not appreciated.”

The study by Langstein and plastic surgery resident Robert Shaw, M.D., gives evidence that facial bones are constantly subjected to forces that remodel them. Understanding there are predictable changes in facial bone structure as people age gives physicians new insight into procedures that may successfully restore youthful appearance. Shaw and Langstein led the three-institution collaboration, which also involved Stanford University and Harvard University.

“The future of facial cosmetic procedures to restore a youthful look may include methods to suspend soft tissue – such as chin and cheek implants – to rebuild the structure that time has worn away, in addition to lifting and reducing excess skin,” Shaw said.

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Having a full, thick head of hair is one of the most important physical qualities a man can have. Society associates healthy hair with youth and vitality. Unfortunately, most men experience at least some degree of hair loss as they age. Sometimes it can start in the twenties, other times it may not begin to show until a man has reached his forties. There are a variety of treatments available which may help stimulate hair growth, but if those aren’t working, you may want to consider a hair piece. Here are some of your options:

Wearing a Toupee
A toupee is a hair piece which is designed to cover the top and/or the back of the head. The toupee has become the butt of jokes; because they didn’t look very realistic in the past. However nowadays, there are high quality toupees available which can look very realistic on the right type of guy.

Wearing a Quick Weave
The quick weave is a hair piece which is mostly worn by women, since it only works for longer hair styles. But for men that wear their hair long, this may be an option to consider. In a nutshell, a quick weave consists of extensions which are attached to your existing hair – covering your entire scalp. If you have an entire patch of your scalp which is bald, the quick weave will not work very well since there won’t be hair in that area to attach the extensions to.

Wearing Hair Extensions
Similar to the quick weave, this solution would work best for those experiencing overall thinning hair (but not baldness). Like the quick weave, it also works better for mid to longer hair lengths. The secret behind making them look good is to match the extension to your current hair color and type. For example, if you are of black ethnicity, you will only want to use black hair extensions.

The Pros & Cons of Hair Pieces
The great part about hair pieces is that they are a guaranteed solution that will work, even if your body doesn’t respond to medications or supplements. However, the major drawback with a quick weave, toupee, or hair extensions is they require a lot of maintenance and that may cost you a lot of money.

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Can you really fight wrinkles from the inside out? Yes, you can! You can approach anti-aging skin care from the inside out. Yes, every wrinkle tells a story. It sounds good in theory, but in fact looks terrible. What can you do when the wrinkles and fine lines start to appear on the forehead and other areas on your face?

Even though we may not be vain about our looks, we feel that we must look our best when we are at work or out in the community. Every woman wants to feel young and beautiful .The best treatment is through nutrition and healthy living. It can be done simply and naturally from the inside.

Here is where it helps to eat a healthy, vitamin-rich diet. It is sometimes difficult to eat healthy on the job when the offices are sitting in an industrial park and no canteen is available. As a result, one often goes to a quick stop for lunch, the snack stand or the bakery to stave off hunger. If you are not able to eat healthy for lunch do your best to eat a good breakfast and evening meal.

Be sure to eat something in the morning, even if it is only a little bit of cereal or yogurt for breakfast it will keep you from being hungry. Take some fruit or vegetables with you to the office and nibble on carrots, celery or apples.

How to promote anti-aging from the inside out:

1. Foods containing antioxidants such as vitamins A, B, C and E, nurture the skin and diminish wrinkles from the inside out. By eating a diet rich in green vegetables or other brightly colored vegetables you will have all of the nutrients needed to promote anti-aging from the inside.

2. Drink at least two liters of water daily. Mineral water and hot tea also count as fluid.

3. Be sure to get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep is very important. Sleeping regenerates the skin cells and rebuilds healthy tissues. The body works faster while we sleep to generate new cells and repair old ones. If this regeneration phase is too short, the skin is ages more rapidly and looks older than it really is.

4. Eliminate the smoking habit. Cigarette smoking destroys the collagen and elastin in the skin that keeps it firm.

5. Wear a sunscreen with SPF15 to protect your skin.

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The Dove brand has for a long time appealed to a female audience for their line of great skincare, hair care, and other beauty products. Dove is now reaching across the lines to another audience that is so often left out of the beauty products industry.

A new line of Dove products are emerging for a growing market found in men’s grooming needs. Dove Men+Care is a new line of men’s products that include facial/body washes and bars, along with moisturizers and deodorants. These are formulated and fragranced specifically for men.

Dry, tight skin is not just an issue with women. Men experience the same, so Dove Men+Care with micromoisture will provide total skin comfort. Upon contact with skin, the product is activated locking in moisture.

What better time to kick off the introduction of this new line than during the Super Bowl game on February 7th. During the 2006 Super Bowl game, Dove kept it real with the “Campaign for Real Beauty.” This commercial spot featured real women with real insecurities. A new forum is being opened up with its advertising campaign getting ready to recognize and celebrate the diversity in men’s body types.

Now men can get the same comfort and appeal found in Dove beauty products. Men can experience refreshing, moisturizing, deep clean through Dove Men+Care.

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La Prairie has added to its eye portfolio with the new Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Eye Line Filler. It will be available in travel retail from the end of March.

The treatment – the latest addition to the brand’s Anti-Aging Collection – is described as an alternative to injectable fillers. It is claimed to deliver an immediate plumping and lifting effect, while minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Light-scattering polymethylmethacrylate and silicones, which address a wide range of age-related issues, are a key component. A non-invasive extract, derived from trees grown in India, increases tissue volume by boosting adipocyte (fat) storage in depressed areas of the skin to even out its surface. New “vectorized” technology, an injection-like mechanism, speeds delivery and intensifies its effect.

The formula is claimed to rebuild and re-organise the skin, reinforcing its essential architecture. A tri-functional peptide complex supports optimum levels of collagen and protects the skin from collagen-threatening enzymes. Its action is enhanced by a powerful floral extract (Spilanthes Acmella), said to activate the skin’s natural lifting properties.

The treatment also improves skin’s overall tone and texture. Kopara Ecosystems Complex, found in Tahitian saltwater lagoons, is a rich source of essential minerals that stimulate skin regeneration and lead to a smooth, radiant complexion, the brand maintains. Yeast Ferment helps the skin optimise cellular oxygen intake and plumps the skin by amplifying its moisture content.

Lastly, Acai Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract and Vitamin E acetate work together to stave off the potential damage of free radicals. And La Prairie’s Exclusive Cellular Complex plays its customary role in helping stimulate the skin’s natural regeneration process and providing the hydration and nutrients that encourage optimal functioning.

The new Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Eye Line Filler is said to be an ideal complement to La Prairie’s existing Anti-Aging Eye Cream SPF 15.

The treatment is presented in a cylindrical silver plastic bottle with a satin silver band. It will be priced domestically at €102 for 15ml.

Source: http://www.moodiereport.com

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If I asked you to name the most common plastic surgery procedures that men have done, cheek implants would probably be one of the last things that comes to mind. While it’s true that cheek augmentation is most often performed on women, more and more men are also opting for this procedure.

A More Chiseled Appearance
For some men, cheek implants can help give them a more chiseled and angular face. A-list celebrities like Robert Pattinson, Colin Firth, Brad Pitt, and many others all have naturally prominent cheek bones. But if you weren’t born with them, then male cheek implants may be a good option to consider.

A More Youthful Appearance
During our youth, both genders have fuller cheeks (sometimes referred to as “baby fat”). As we get older, we lose the soft tissue in this area. No one wants to have fat cheeks, but you don’t want to have too little either. Naturally prominent cheek bones help disguise this sign of aging.

If your cheek bones are deficient, then you may want to consider some sort of augmentation. There are now non-surgical options like Juvederm injections which can help, but for those whom prefer a permanent solution, then malar or submalar implants would probably be your best bet.

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In the United States, rhinoplasty is the fifth most popular plastic surgery procedure. However, it’s not just females that are enhancing their noses; males are increasingly turning to rhinoplasty to improve the appearance of their nose. Some are doing it because they aren’t happy with the size, but others are simply trying to turn back the clock and improve their droopy nose. Whatever the reason may be, there are a few important things you need to know about male rhinoplasty:

1. Maintain Your Masculine Nose
That last thing you want is to go under the knife, only to awake with a feminine-looking nose. It’s important to choose a plastic surgeon that understands the differences between the two genders; males naturally have stronger and slightly larger noses, while females have smaller and softer noses. These inherent qualities should always be preserved to some degree. Consulting a rhinoplasty forum with before and after pictures can be a good way to determine whether or not a given surgeon understands this concept.

2. Male Nasal Cartilage Is Harder To Work With
Unfortunately, male rhinoplasty is generally considered to be more difficult; men have harder, less pliable cartilage tissue. In turn, it can sometimes be harder for the plastic surgeon to achieve the desired outcome (this is especially true with bulbous tip rhinoplasty). This can also make post-operative complications more likely, since the rigged cartilage may warp months or even years after surgery. This is why it’s so important to go with a plastic surgeon whom specializes in male cosmetic surgery.

3. Male Noses Have a Different Type of Skin
The thickness (or thinness) of your skin will greatly impact the outcome of your surgery. If a patient has extremely thin skin, the cartilage grafts may be visible once the swelling completely subsides (12 to 24 months post-op). Many males, especially those whom are older, have thin skin on their face and nose. In turn, the corners and outlines of the cartilage grafts may end up being a problem down the road, so be sure to discuss this with your doctor before you undergo rhinoplasty.

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Men are less likely than women to actively care about anti-aging products and regimen. Despite this, men as likely as women to suffer from the visible signs of aging. Though men are not apt to use anti-aging products, the results can be quite rewarding. Just a small amount of money and time can vastly improve a man’s physical appearance.

There are many anti-aging lotions on the market designed specifically for me. A lotion containing SPF is an even better buy as it protects the skin cells from further damage as well as moisturizing dry skin. Moisturizing dry skin also produces a stronger barrier of protection from the elements in which a man is consistently exposed to. If the lotion contains no perfume, a man is more likely to use it consistently as he won’t find it to be feminine.

In addition to moisturizing a man’s skin with lotions, a man must also make sure to increase his water intake to the necessary daily amount. It is generally a rule to consume 64 ounces of water per day. Water will help the skin cells work efficiently and will help to combat wrinkles and other signs of aging. Lowering the intake of complex carbohydrates and refined sugars will also help the skin to look healthier and younger.

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Known as the “mother of all hormones,” DHEA is considered an important building block for 50 hormones that are associated with good health and a youthful appearance. While DHEA is a naturally occurring compound the levels of DHEA begin to diminish in men and women when they reach about 25 years of age. As a DHEA supplement cream Twist 25 was designed to restore energy levels as well as vitality, mood and mental sharpness associated with aging. Twist 25 is currently being featured on TWNKeys.co.uk.

DHEA is processed in the skin and because Twist 25 DHEA supplement cream is applied directly to the skin it is more effective than DHEA supplements that are taken orally. Within a few weeks of using Twist 25 you can feel leaner, fitter and more energetic.

Twist 25 DHEA supplement cream offers a number of benefits including:

·         Feel and Look lean, fit and trim
·         Faster Recovery from Workouts
·         Improve Exercise Results
·         Reduce Abdominal Fat
·         Improve muscle tone
·         Think clearly
·         Support Vascular Function
·         Support Immune System
·         Natural Antidepressant
·         Sleep Better at Night
·         Improve Skin Hydration and Smoothness
·         Fade Age Spots
·         Enhance Sex Drive

Twist 25 is a safe, effective DHEA cream developed by a physician who specializes in natural hormone replacement to combat the effects of aging. (all information taken from Twist 25 Web site)

For more information about Twist 25 DHEA cream visit their profile at:

www.twist25.com

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