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Whilst you don't need to have a hundred different lotions and potions, you should have a basic understanding of skincare, as it a vital component of caring for your body.
Read on to see what you can do for your skin:
Whilst you don't need to have a hundred different lotions and potions, you should have a basic understanding of skincare, as it a vital component of caring for your body.
Read on to see what you can do for your skin:
Disclaimer: Not an expert
These are just common truths or things I've discovered over the years through research.
First off - discard the notion that taking care of your skin is somehow 'gay' or 'feminine'. this is ego-talk from guys because it triggers them for some reason
These are just common truths or things I've discovered over the years through research.
First off - discard the notion that taking care of your skin is somehow 'gay' or 'feminine'. this is ego-talk from guys because it triggers them for some reason
Probably the biggest rock of skin care has to be
taking care of your body.
the skin reflects the health of the body, so the biggest impact you can make on your skin's appearance is to have a healthy lifestyle, a great diet, SLEEP + exercise. wont go into details of this here.
taking care of your body.
the skin reflects the health of the body, so the biggest impact you can make on your skin's appearance is to have a healthy lifestyle, a great diet, SLEEP + exercise. wont go into details of this here.
So with that being said, there are other important steps you can take to improve the quality of your face.
1. Cleanse
2. Moisturise
3. Sunscreen
1. Cleanse
2. Moisturise
3. Sunscreen
CLEANSE - the skin collects sweat, oil, bacteria, and dirt
Cleaning that off every day is good
as long as it's done gently
Use a cleanser at night, to wash off the oils that builds up throughout the day.
In the morning, depending on your skin's needs -
Cleaning that off every day is good
as long as it's done gently
Use a cleanser at night, to wash off the oils that builds up throughout the day.
In the morning, depending on your skin's needs -
- you can use a cleanser or simply rinse with water.
A good cleanser is one that leaves your skin feeling soft and maybe a bit moisturized - not dry, tight, or âsqueaky clean.â
If you experience dry skin, irritation, or redness, cut it down.
A good cleanser is one that leaves your skin feeling soft and maybe a bit moisturized - not dry, tight, or âsqueaky clean.â
If you experience dry skin, irritation, or redness, cut it down.
MOISTURISE
you don't have to go buck-wild into $200 bottles of organic tears from Mescoliani Monkeys - when a simple moisturiser will do.
even with a gentle cleanser that doesn't dry out the skin, it still removes some of the oils that help keep our skin supple and moisturised
you don't have to go buck-wild into $200 bottles of organic tears from Mescoliani Monkeys - when a simple moisturiser will do.
even with a gentle cleanser that doesn't dry out the skin, it still removes some of the oils that help keep our skin supple and moisturised
So a moisturiser - you guessed it, it moisturises!
restores your skins oils and adds other beneficial ingredients ( the efficacy of some 'magic' ingredients
I'm not sure, be wary of magic pills with high pricetags (this goes not just for skincare)
restores your skins oils and adds other beneficial ingredients ( the efficacy of some 'magic' ingredients
I'm not sure, be wary of magic pills with high pricetags (this goes not just for skincare)
A good moisturizer nourishes the skin and improves our skin's barrier. That helps treat and prevent obvious things like dryness,
also good for less-obvious concerns like oiliness, acne,
fine lines, and leftover acne marks
When your skin is moisturised, it can heal better!
also good for less-obvious concerns like oiliness, acne,
fine lines, and leftover acne marks
When your skin is moisturised, it can heal better!
SUNSCREEN:
This one I'm a little bit conflicted on.
My skin always looks better with regular sun exposure with no sunscreen.
But!
UV ages and contributes to damage, see pic below was a trucker who only had sun exposure on his left side (driving the same route).
This one I'm a little bit conflicted on.
My skin always looks better with regular sun exposure with no sunscreen.
But!
UV ages and contributes to damage, see pic below was a trucker who only had sun exposure on his left side (driving the same route).
So I think its a tradeoff, I don't use sunscreen ever for my body skin as it doesnt get in the sun enough anyway
But if you are outside all day I think it would be smart to invest in a facial sunscreen, there are ones you can get that are light on the skin. Or wear a hat.
But if you are outside all day I think it would be smart to invest in a facial sunscreen, there are ones you can get that are light on the skin. Or wear a hat.
SAMPLE DAILY ROUTINE:
AM
* Rinse with water or use your Cleanser
* Moisturizer
* Sunscreen
PM
* Cleanser
* Moisturizer
This is a basic routine and what I would recommend first. It is a bad idea to introduce too many things at once to your skin in case of a bad reaction
AM
* Rinse with water or use your Cleanser
* Moisturizer
* Sunscreen
PM
* Cleanser
* Moisturizer
This is a basic routine and what I would recommend first. It is a bad idea to introduce too many things at once to your skin in case of a bad reaction
PRODUCTS: DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH and pick one that suits your skin + no need to be expensive.
Within products, try to avoid:
- artificial colours / fragrance
- phthalates
- parabens
- silicones
I use https://sukinnaturals.com/ I've found to have great products + price. no affili
Within products, try to avoid:
- artificial colours / fragrance
- phthalates
- parabens
- silicones
I use https://sukinnaturals.com/ I've found to have great products + price. no affili
WATER:
It should go without saying; Water intake must be high throughout the day.
Hydrate your skin with a moisturiser but also consider internally hydrating too.
It should go without saying; Water intake must be high throughout the day.
Hydrate your skin with a moisturiser but also consider internally hydrating too.
ACNE ON BODY:
Your body skin (on average) definitely needs more sun -
Partially due to the UV rays killing acne-causing bacteria, partly due to local vit d production, heat/blood flow.
+ some types of fungal acne can be cured with
dandruff treatment shampoo.
Your body skin (on average) definitely needs more sun -
Partially due to the UV rays killing acne-causing bacteria, partly due to local vit d production, heat/blood flow.
+ some types of fungal acne can be cured with
dandruff treatment shampoo.
QUICK TIPS:
- Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) is one 'medication' product that I've seen mentioned a lot (helps the skin renew itself)
- a small amount of Vaseline over your larger pimples at night cocoons it in a protective barrier and enables your skin to heal better overnight
- Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) is one 'medication' product that I've seen mentioned a lot (helps the skin renew itself)
- a small amount of Vaseline over your larger pimples at night cocoons it in a protective barrier and enables your skin to heal better overnight
- Eat more Carrots: the body turns beta-caroteneâthe main carotenoid in orange carrotsâinto vitamin A in the body. this gives all of your body a healthy glow similar to a tan
- You don't need shampoo and conditioner - rinse well with water after exercise,
after a while your hair's natural oils will rebalance.
A tiny amount of coconut oil rubbed between palms and ran through hair will do for conditioning /smoothness.
after a while your hair's natural oils will rebalance.
A tiny amount of coconut oil rubbed between palms and ran through hair will do for conditioning /smoothness.
BLOOD FLOW:
The skin needs blood flow to get nutrients to the skin.
Encourage this through massage, sauna, exercise.
The skin needs blood flow to get nutrients to the skin.
Encourage this through massage, sauna, exercise.
SAUNA - I have covered it here before: https://twitter.com/ranaaere/status/1214744949754716160
It is still good to note how much the Sauna helps with blood flow, opening the pores, clearing your skin all over which helps with the appearance as well as health of your skin.
It is still good to note how much the Sauna helps with blood flow, opening the pores, clearing your skin all over which helps with the appearance as well as health of your skin.
COCONUT OIL - the only body moisturiser you need
anything you put on your body you are 'eating' so to speak.
Warm it up between your hands so it turns to a liquid then apply to whole body.
Regular use is great for dry feet if you spend time walking barefoot.
anything you put on your body you are 'eating' so to speak.
Warm it up between your hands so it turns to a liquid then apply to whole body.
Regular use is great for dry feet if you spend time walking barefoot.
SUPPLEMENTS (W/ AFFIL LINKS):
note; always do your own research
Methylsulfonylmethane
https://tinyurl.com/t8n8dve
- acts as the 'glue' that holds together our amino acid chains - the building blocks of all tissues. (Take with vit c). I take internally but is also in topicals
note; always do your own research
Methylsulfonylmethane
https://tinyurl.com/t8n8dve
- acts as the 'glue' that holds together our amino acid chains - the building blocks of all tissues. (Take with vit c). I take internally but is also in topicals
BIOTIN
https://tinyurl.com/urvsery
- Supports healthy nails, skin, and hair. If you eat a lot of eggs this shouldn't be an issue but can be taken
a deficiency results in
Hair loss and brittle nails
Skin disorders
Chronic fatigue
Nerve damage and tingling limbs
https://tinyurl.com/urvsery
- Supports healthy nails, skin, and hair. If you eat a lot of eggs this shouldn't be an issue but can be taken
a deficiency results in
Hair loss and brittle nails
Skin disorders
Chronic fatigue
Nerve damage and tingling limbs
VITAMIN D
https://amzn.to/2QLTBJU
Whilst the best course of action is always to get sunlight exposure in order to produce your own Vitamin D, sometimes that is not possible due to weather or circumstances.
Take this when you're not getting sunlight.
https://amzn.to/2QLTBJU
Whilst the best course of action is always to get sunlight exposure in order to produce your own Vitamin D, sometimes that is not possible due to weather or circumstances.
Take this when you're not getting sunlight.
ZINC
https://amzn.to/39TY1pH
I recommend everyone take a ZMA supplement - one of the best things to do for bettering your sleep - this in turn impacts skin.
The body requires Zinc for the synthesis of collagen, which is a requirement for the healing of skin wounds
https://amzn.to/39TY1pH
I recommend everyone take a ZMA supplement - one of the best things to do for bettering your sleep - this in turn impacts skin.
The body requires Zinc for the synthesis of collagen, which is a requirement for the healing of skin wounds
HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN POWDER
(10-15g a day w/ food)
https://tinyurl.com/vsw9ae2
a component of joint cartilage.
Taking orally reduces autoimmunity resulting in less inflammation in instances of osteoarthritis and rheumatism + benefits to joint health
+ High content of glycine
(10-15g a day w/ food)
https://tinyurl.com/vsw9ae2
a component of joint cartilage.
Taking orally reduces autoimmunity resulting in less inflammation in instances of osteoarthritis and rheumatism + benefits to joint health
+ High content of glycine
VITAMIN E
https://amzn.to/3aiOjgT
If you have particularly dry skin, vitamin E can help counteract a lack of sebum.
Vitamin E also helps in the treatment of skin inflammation (which causes acne)
https://amzn.to/3aiOjgT
If you have particularly dry skin, vitamin E can help counteract a lack of sebum.
Vitamin E also helps in the treatment of skin inflammation (which causes acne)
There is more to skincare than just this, but it is a start and probably 8/10 times all you will need
If your problems persist, see a dermatologist. They tend to be knowledgable and their fixes work.
If your problems persist, see a dermatologist. They tend to be knowledgable and their fixes work.
If you have specific questions feel free to DM me and I'll give it a go.
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