Grooming Advice Blog

November 7th, 2009

For a man to complete his outfit he should never forget the perfume. The problem for them is to find or to find perfume the best. Here are some explanations that will make you look the perfume as a pleasure and not as a chore.

No need to use after shaving lotion as a perfume, because it is only a lotion for face and neck. You must ensure that no particular perfume transforms the skin in sweat. To make a good choice is preferable to buy quality perfumes and toilet water brands easy to find today . Generally, the creators of perfumes for male have classified the perfumes into 7 families: wood, Fougères, citrus, fresh, oriental, floral-fruity, sweet. Most male perfumes are found in the family “wood” and the sweet perfume of the family are very rare. Perfumes like fresh ones are a new fragrance and contains all aquatic notes.

Woody perfumes are perfumes made on the basis of cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, and oak resin.
Perfumes from Fougères class, whose name comes from the creation of Houbigant “Fougère Royale”, are a mixture of perfumes that offer lavender, oak moss, bergamot and rose marine.

Perfumes are often accompanied by citrus spice and wood notes. The fresh perfumes are rather fashionable and are highly sought because are in trend. They are composed of bergamot, patchouli, and oak moss.

Sweet scents are unisex, used both by men and women, because the composition is comprising substances of animal origin.

The Oriental scent was developed and multiply for several years. They are a mixture of wood and spices. It can have notes of vanilla, with a faint smell of tobacco that recognizes the presence of coumarin and tonka bean.
The best advice concerning the way of choosing the perfume is to try scents that will tempt you, will seduce you according to your personality preferences. Do not hesitate, but to vary depending on the mood fragrances that you have, days or circumstances.

October 28th, 2009

Men are becoming more consciously concerning the care of their skin and they are increasingly motivated and determined to use organic products to care for it daily. This method of care is highly recommended especially when you cannot afford going to a cosmetic salon or when you are running out of time. In this way you can spare some money and of course time but at the same time you can enjoy a healthy and easy to use mask.

Perhaps men were not aware that they are able to take care of their skin as women do for centuries here. However, it was shown that men have a skin with 15% more fat and more open pores than one were women. Increasingly more men are paying attention to the dirt accumulated in the pores and the daily routine of cleaning, preferably with organic products.
Men care products can look expensive and often unnecessary and men can prepare on their own house skin care creams and lotions after shaving.

You will need lavender, sage, hazelnut, mint and egg. Camphor and milk will also be on hand to prepare for natural lotion if you worry about delicate skin of the face. Sit to soak dried lavender leaves, fresh sage and a few nuts. For a week, the three ingredients will be kept in a room illuminated on a high and constant temperature. After the ingredients have left their own juice, mix vigorously and cover with a lid. You get a refreshing pasta with a fresh and pleasant fragrance.

After Shave’s spring is made from white of an egg, mixed with little camphor and heated milk. After shaving, take a few minutes with an infusion of mint tea. When the pores are open, rub the face with the aftershave’s spring and let them to act a few minutes. Remove it with cold water and you will have a clean skin , disinfected and protected from the shaving difficulties.

An exotic recipe of face wash is made from peanuts, vinegar, orange juice, bitter orange essential oil and lemon. Mix all ingredients in a bottle and shake well. Leave it to decanted for one week, shaking vigorously once a day. Store them in a cool and overcast for a proper storage.

For the energetic man, a refreshing recipe that fits their lifestyle is made from mint, yarrow, lavender flowers and sage.

And olive oil can be used for preparation of natural after-shave. Add a few drops in a glass in which there are some nuts, distilled water and dried leaves of lavender, rosemary, sage and chamomile.

Try for a few months to maintain the beauty to your face with these natural recipes. You will see that the effects are long lasting and your skin will be spoiled every day.

October 26th, 2009

Hands must be cared for as we care for our silhouette. . The beauty of hands is an issue that both women and men, are very sensitive. To have beautiful hands is not enough to have a fine and delicate skin. Nails should also be beautiful and clean. Today’s nails are only designed to protect the phalanges rich in nerve endings that are essential in terms of sense of touch.
Hand skin is normally covered with natural fat – sebum ‘- which protects the hands from microbes . Generally, this protective layer is removed by washing and it is recovered only after 2-4 hours. Abuse of alkali, detergents, causes dehydration of the skin hands . Over time, the hands become pink, cracked and even eczema can occur, which often start with a redness that spreads gradually. That does not mean to renounce the use of substances which simplifies much the modern daily work at home, but it is necessary to learn to use them safely.
Our hands are a card. Whether men or women, should we care for hands. We very much need it . Some of us have jobs that require the work in an office .So, for those who work in the household, their work should be organized so as to not keep their hands too long in water. Also, it must be borne in mind that hot water makes the skin of hands to swell and cold water causes some drawbacks as redness and cracking skin, and can be one of the causes of rheumatic pain. In some cases hands will be protected with rubber gloves that should not be used for a too long period as can sometimes retain sweat and that allergy. In terms of soap don’t make economics. You have to use good quality soap with added fat to clean well, but to protect skin, leaving intact the acid mantle. Yellowed spot fingers from smoking, the nicotine patches can be removed with hydrogen peroxide or lemon juice. Spots of fruit or vegetables can be removed by rubbing with vinegar.
If hands are dry skin, cracked, red is good to use a fatty cream containing vitamin A. The great enemy of the hands is poor circulation that manifests itself most often through cold hands always red, swollen, especially in the morning. In such cases, should be restored the circulation, which can be achieved primarily by making them work through gymnastic movements.
Also hands are a precious indication of the health condition of the body and warns about potential diseases. The past is imprinted in the palm, the present happens and takes place in hand and some moments from future can be red … in hands. Further, hands signals the temperamental traits of an individual.
Square hand (hand of stability and balance)-In form, of a square is a geometric shape that symbolizes the earth and stability. So a hand with a square shape indicates materiality taste, the pleasures, but harshness of character . The person who has such hands sometimes passes shorten crisis of pessimism and disappointment , but these periods are followed later by enthusiasm and confidence.
Wide hand (hand of intellectual freedom) indicates vitality and health and an enormous desire to enjoy the most of everything that gives life, starting with small things, trivial and ending with the impalpable, spiritual. Wide hand is associated with water mark. A person with a broad hand , slightly similar to the square, but slightly more sensual, means that it is a person endowed with outstanding intellectual curiosity.

October 15th, 2009

We all know that makeup is only for ladies. They like to look glamorous and be sexy in every moment of the day. You can barely meet a woman who tells you that she doesn’t like makeup. It doesn’t matter if she uses daily or only once a week, in a lady drawer you will always find all sorts of makeup products from lipsticks, self tanner, mascara, eye shadows and the list can go on.
If a long time ago men weren’t interested in cosmetic products ,nowadays, men are very preoccupied with their look, the impact of the look in the society and the way they feel if they pay more attention to their image. Taking care of your aspect as a lady is no longer a curiosity, it became a style of life, a way of existence, as natural as it could be. If you think better there was a period ,the one of French bourgeoisie, when also men used to wear makeup. Their faces were covered with a white foundation cream, they had red cheeks and black lashes. All these for a better cover of the wrinkles and of course to be more attractive.

More and more men began to spend small fortunes for beauty maintenance. If until now the range of products for male care was reduced to after-shave, hair care products and creams a cosmetic company announced it will introduce pencil eyeliner and mascara that are not designated only for the use of drag people , but also for metro sexual ones . The new cosmetic line it will help to improve and to boost the actual image of the men and will not accentuate the feminine side. The eyeliner pencil and mascara comes to meet the desire of men for refinement. It will help to create a subtle and mysterious look which will accentuate those desirable features.

October 15th, 2009

Nail care is as important as any other approach to body maintenance. If nails are talking about your general health status, their unkempt appearance says something about your lifestyle.

Did you know that:
1. Nails grow 1mm week;
2. The regeneration process of a fingernail completely lost last 6 months;
3. The longest fingernails ever discovered (cca.122 cm) belonging to an Indian man;
4. Approximately 45% of men are beating their nails;
5. Nail growth process may be slowed because of diseases and accelerated as a result of stress or atmospheric temperature increase;
6. Eating habits influence the health of the nails – to strengthen them our food must contain calcium, iron and zinc;
7. Small white spots that appear periodically on the nails, there are signs of lack of calcium, but is due to several types of impact with various objects.
8. Hard soap, in terms of chemical content, and detergents can dry nails, causing, in time, peeling and breaking them.
To be healthy and have strong nails in our diets should be included:
* Foods rich in biotin (vitamin B complex): egg yolk, soy, yeast, whole grains, milk, liver
* Foods containing sulfide minerals such as apples, cucumbers, grapes, garlic, asparagus and onion Salmon, nuts, seeds, tuna, etc..
* Food-rich essential fatty acids, which gives nails shine and flexibility.

To have the nails that you want, try every night to keep your hands for ten minutes in a bowl with olive oil, which you warm up easy. Do not let your nails to grow too much. A manicure with short and clean nails will help to keep your nails in a good shape. Use a soft nail file, which attenuate the shock that operations, felt as a trauma to your nails. If you want beautiful nails, try to drink two liters of water per day. Lack of adequate hydration leads to cracking of the nails
Utensils that you use for nail maintenance must be kept in very good conditions. Avoid borrow such items from another kit, because the danger of infection can occur at any time.

If you count among those who have the habit to bite one’s nails, you can suppress the tic, by applying a particular nail varnish (anti-biting) – a solution which taste absolutely repulsive, that will not let you to put your fingers in the mouth.
The appearance of the nails say that you have a lack of important elements which keep you healthy:
Thin nails with white spots ;your body needs zinc. You need to eat: vegetables, beans, mushrooms, whole grains, brewer’s yeast.

Deformed and jagged nails: your body needs iron and vitamin A. You need to eat: green vegetables, carrots, melon, pumpkin, red meat.

Brittle nails :your body needs biotin. You need to eat: mushrooms, grapefruit, watermelon , bananas, strawberries. Also, you can also need iron, which you can get, consuming red meat, green vegetables and carrots.

Nails with vertical or horizontal striations :your body needs vitamin B .You need to eat: carrots, spinach, brown rice, watermelon, nuts.

Nails that grow very difficult :your body needs zinc.

October 10th, 2009

They say eyes are the mirror of the soul, but what you do when your eyes do not always look exactly how you feel? When you wake up in the morning you have a dark ring , swollen eyes and bags under the eyes, and all your fellow employees suggest you take a vacation? Dermatologists doctors say it is not uncommon for both women and men between 20 and 30 years to suffer from these diseases. Issues related to the so-called “bags under the eyes” should be treated since the slightest bump. One of its causes is the natural process of aging. Some of the most popular treatments for this area are tea bags, cucumber slices or cold compresses with spoons, but they may offer only temporary relief.

But doctors recommend green tea. Compresses with this tea, considered a good anti-inflammatory, can do wonders. Another option, more painful and more expensive , is to appeal to aesthetic surgery. The dark rings around the eyes are also caused by natural aging process, because the skin around the eyes becomes thinner.

There are people for that dark circles are a matter of pigment. Quite useful in this regard are creams with Vitamin K, C and E, but the effects are not very visible immediately. But doctors recommend treatment with hydroquinone or kojic acid.
The method on hand is using ice. Some ice cubes are kept within 10 minute make wonders. Ice should not be held longer because it can affect eye health. If you don’t like the water, you can use two cooled tablespoons kept on the issue. The advantage of this method is that is not asking too much time, they can be applied just before going to work.

All easy to practice is a local massage. Apply on skin cleansing cream that you use often or a teaspoon of honey and you can massage the dark circles for five minutes. Massage does not have immediate effect, but combined with masks and tea leads to eliminate dark circles.

A slice of fresh cucumber do wonders if applied to clean skin and kept for 5 minutes. So is a slice of raw potato. If boiling potatoes, we can compress the juice obtained and we have another ally against dark circles. Of potatoes or carrots can make poultices which fade dark circles.

If we want to treat dark circles from inside we can do it with a carrot cures, natural fruit juice, green vegetables and root crops and fresh cheese. All they regenerate from within cells, skin becomes fresh and gradually fades dark circles.

Compresses for eyes are made from 50g rosemary or chamomile soak in 100ml of mineral water. And if we want to treat tired eyes and along with dark circles use an infusion with chamomile.

September 29th, 2009

Generally men live  very well with their hair, rather than women, hairiness   being a sign of virility. In Western society, the man really must be … hairy. However, for several years, men are becoming more stylish and found that their hair is  a little unsightly. After all, men of photographs from magazines, on podiums and presentation of Olympic swimming pools are rather short of hair. This is because in  young men hairiness  is still not fully developed, or maybe they epilate their hair discreet. And in our society where youth is queen, it is better for men to look like  Apollo.  Then we should  let  men  to epilate their hair and to teach them some tricks, although  there are a few specific men’s hair  products

Depilatory cream

This is  a cream that spreads over the area to be shaved. You wait 2-3 minutes, then clean with water: the hair will be dissolved and disappear. Despite a relatively recent improvements, the smell of the cream is not the most pleasant. In addition, the hair will grow quite quickly in a few days, and  you will find the old problem, perhaps even worse, because the hairs have bad habit to grow more frequent and in rhythm and you  don’t   get all the desired effect. This method cannot  be used for the most delicate areas such as face, because creams, even if it is  based on the principles of a  soothing cream, remain quite aggressive to skin.
You can use the cream for arms, legs or the arm, shoulder or back. For the back you will need some help to apply the cream.

Shavers

Of course, shavers are  practical, slightly awkward, economic, painless and simple to use. But so many qualities in a single product hides a major flaw: hair growth is very fast and the thread is more common. But,  you already know that. Only you shave  every day. So if you start to shave  any anatomical part, You should know that is the beginning of a long ordeal. You should take  this solution for beard, armpits or as a  method of emergency.

Electric depilatory

This is the  arsenal of anti-hair for  women, although some remain completely refractory to this method, which is true, is a bit painful. These depilatory  are a kind of haircut  equipment, adjusted for leg hair removal. The thigh pad is more sensitive because the skin is fine, the epilate  is more painful. As for the underarms, back or chest, do not think to use the depilatory, unless you have a special relationship with pain. For an optimal hair removal, use your electric depilatory after a shower, because the pores need to be dilated. This will ease  the operation and reduce the appearance of small red points. And yes, you will not get rid of them, but they will disappear within hours.

Do not forget to hydrate the skin to soothe the skin assaulted. Hair growth will be in about 3 weeks and you should take time for  about an hour for a perfect depilation of both legs.

Waxing to cosmetics

This method is very simple: you  go to a beauty salon, you  ask for  a hair removal are and while you  lie quietly the beautician makes her job, after that you  pay and go. And you will not shave  for one month.

But there are some small drawbacks. Despite the care of the best beauticians, you will not get rid of a small dose of pain, more or less intense, depending on the area to be shaved.

In cosmetics, you can choose to be waxed cold, warm or hot. Cold or warm wax is ideal if you have varicose veins. Wax hair will be pulled and will grow more difficult.
Waxing is definitely the best solution for the chest, shoulders and for  a flawless back  and of course for foot.

September 24th, 2009

White and healthy teeth are a very important aspect not only for appearance of a person, but also for health. If you will take time daily to care for your teeth a few minutes, you will not have to spend enormous sums to solve them later.
Certainly, spots on enamel, caries or lack of a tooth not only they don’t let you smile but they also affect your charisma. To prevent these inconveniences, it is important to carefully care of your teeth and do not neglect the necessary controls to the dentist once every 4 months .A good dental hygiene helps to prevent the occurrence of caries, to strengthen and to protect your teeth and gums. For teeth whitening you can use special pastes, gels or you can call for a professional way, which is practiced in dental offices.

Caries – enemy number 1
It is caused by many factors, of which an important role in plaque germs. These microorganisms favors the emergence of an acid which destroys tooth enamel. Plaque is an organic layer that forms on the tooth surface from bacteria, bacterial debris organized in a matrix, and minerals that will later deposit . How can caries be prevented? Brush your teeth frequently to remove food debris, provide them the necessary elements (calcium fluoride),to strengthen them using preparations that decreases mouth acidity.
How should you clean your teeth?
With a regular toothbrush, of plastic, brush your teeth for 3 minutes, first with small horizontal movements, then the vertical motion, from the gums to the tip of the tooth. Brush well all the sides of teeth. Electric toothbrush can ease your work, but not more effective than usual. It is recommended, especially for children and people who, for some reason cannot use classic toothbrush. Very important is the massage of the gums with your toothbrush.

When should you brush?
Compulsory morning and evening, before bed, but preferably should be brushing after every meal. To be more effective as brushing, don not wet the toothbrush before washing. Before you wash, remove food debris with dental floss, and in the end, you can rinse with mouthwash. Remember that after making these maneuvers any food ingestion during the night clear the brushing effects.

Go to the dentist!
Do not wait to get hold by the terrible teeth pain to decide to go to the doctor. Pain is a sign that the rot has already come close to the pulp (in the “core” tooth), and this shows that the treatment will be prolonged and painful than if you had taken the time. You should do an inspection every 4 months, because only a dentist can detect early manifestations of possible caries (white spots, mate) and he can treat them in time.

September 14th, 2009

Not only women want to be beautiful every day and invest time , money and energy in personal care. Also men want the same thing and they are willing to spend hours at the beauty salon to take care of their image.

There are cosmetics for men, but some are very expensive. Moreover, because they are not tested properly, they may have adverse effects or are simply ineffective. Try more natural methods, you simply get rid of problems in a short time without any effort. If you are at the first attempt to make natural cosmetic treatments, things will seem for you complicated. With patience and confidence in their efficiency, you will find the success recipe for your image. Always masks made in your proper home are more efficient than those of commerce. The products are totally natural, and if you have any allergy to a food you will definitely not include in the recipe for beauty. It is not appropriate that these masks to be applied daily, it is good to be used up to twice a week:

Tonic Mask
Mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of glycerin and one cup of flour, until it creates a paste.
Apply on the neck and face, wait 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Moisturizing mask
Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of milk, and spread mixture on face and neck.
Leave to act for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Anti-wrinkle and anti-cold mask
Wash and dry with a napkin a few leaves of lettuce.
Hold them 5 minutes in boiling olive oil, then apply them warm on your face .You have to allow to act for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water, and dry the skin by tamping with a dry tissue.
Make your reservations of essential oils, choose your favorite flavors and prepare a mask for daily face care. You will need flour, green tea, two bottles of vitamin E and essential oil of lemon, lavender and cypress. Keep mixture in refrigerator and after three days you can apply the mixture after bathing on face and neck. The perfect mask for oily skin and sensitive skin have to be used twice a week.

August 14th, 2009

If a few years ago men were not a target for major cosmetics companies, now things have changed. More and more men’s skin care cosmetics dedicated to find local and international market. Specialists announce that our men skin is more dense and thicker than the female (between 25-30%) and to remain in full health requires special care to feed more numerous cells. The glands that produce sebum are lower in men, and the skin penetration of active elements must be adapted to the lighter textured product with a product that will permit the hydration.
Although it has fewer sebaceous glands, male skin is more fat because testosterone that stimulates secretion. It is thus prone to acne and problems of common disorders of sebum.
Shaving daily is often a factor that aggressively remove surface cells, destroying the natural hidro lipidic foil that assures protection of the skin and often cause irritation (80% of men).
The skin is sensitized, dehydrated, uncomfortable, irritable, vulnerable to microbial infection (folliculitis caused by Staphylococcus gold). To overcome these problems the major cosmetic companies have created special creams for your skin.
And so the men of today are no longer ashamed to purchase themselves the cosmetic products that they need. Are aware of their bodies, on the impact it has on their image in front of people and they assume with pride their side of narcissism hidden until now.
Of course those new men, slowly transformed by the evolution of a society in which women play any role, continue sometimes to borrow a shower gel, a moisturizer or an anti-wrinkle serum from women, but they understand very well that their skin needs special adapted care.
Metro sexuality came out of the pattern “in fashion”, long time ago, now more and more representatives of powerful sex appeal to the cosmetics to look as good as they can. Manicure with transparent nail polish, hair removal, facial masks or the self tanner are part of the image of modern man. Generally those who come under this area of metro sexuality are men aged between 20 and 30 years. They don’t appeals only to fitness facilities to sculpt curves but they are loyal customers of cosmetic salons. If on average, in a beauty salon, enter 10-15 men per month, very few of them take care of excess. Sometimes metro sexuality can be regarded as a sexual inclination, so it is blamed for most people who were not documented in this domain. Metro sexual men go beyond the normality taking care of everything related to their image, and are often miscalculate in terms of sexual adhesion. Being a metro sexual is not a shame, and it is not for sure a sexual orientation ,it is just a way of taking good care of you and your body, which can increase the self esteem and appreciation of the others.
Metro sexual men are beautiful, are virile and take care of their appearance, with soft, especially style.. Men are proud of what they are and use cosmetic products especially created for them. Keen to first of all to protect sensitive areas of the face, the men of new generation will certainly be seduced by the latest products out on the market for cosmetic companies recognized for their quality. Some brands have made skin creams that are healthier and more matte, leaving pores to breathe and minimizing their appearance, considered a bit unaesthetic.
Would a man care for his eyes and have a tranquil air? Now there are eye creams, made specifically for men’s skin. After an excellent shower, our men will feel to complete their moment of serenity and good humor with other coordinated care designed based on natural ingredients, fortified with Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Ginkgo, extracts of algae. Why not, after all? Finally, another major concern of men is the hair loss which makes them extremely anxious. Even if they cannot prevent the loss of the hair , well, at least for moral reasons ,they can to try to slow it down.
Here’s how men are becoming increasingly concerned about their appearance. The image becomes an important weapon in the society and it is forcing them to take action. And we like to have near us men who care about themselves.