Simple grooming tips for men

26 TRENDS STYLE FASHION

Every guy has his own way of taking care of himself, but I won’t be wrong when I say most men simply don’t care about hygiene, and interestingly, those who do sometimes do it wrongly. This week, we will be offering a few grooming tips for men. Hair Most men tend to want to shampoo every day; as a matter of fact, you are causing more damage to your hair than good. To enjoy a healthy hair, you may want to skip daily shampooing and switch to daily conditioning. Shampoo only once a week or once every two weeks. Be careful with hair care products. When you leave them on your scalp, they can damage tiny follicles and prevent growth. If you have dandruff, it’s possible you aren’t properly washing out the products from your hair. You could also suffer from eczema or seborrheic dermatitis. Talk to your doctor about this. It’s also recommended you stick to one barber instead of changing them frequently. Face To begin with, how you care for your face as a man largely depends on your skin type. Example, for normal, oily or dry hair, never use soap on your face. Most are too harsh and will strip oils and collagen from the dermal layer. Instead, use a gentle face cleanser that locks in moisture. If your skin is oily, it’s important to start using a cleanser with salicylic acid. You can get this product at almost any pharmacy. Use high quality facial moisturiser twice a day; this is key.

Start focusing on your eyes daily. One of the first places your face will show age is underneath and around the eye area. And yes, please do trim eyebrows so that they appear even. Teeth You can have the most attractive skin in the world, but it’s all lost out if you have brownish and bad teeth. Let’s face it, people notice this when you are smiling. Use high quality fluoride toothpaste with whiteners. Floss at least once a day. This is an obvious point worth mentioning because many men don’t floss. It’s bye-bye to belly fat Everyone knows that daily sugary soda habit can pack on the pounds, especially around the tummy area. But what you may not realise is just how dangerous that is. Sugary fare spikes your blood sugar, triggering flood of insulin through your body, which over time encourages fat to accumulate around your middle. Such fats are considered dangerous as they travel to your organs and blood vessels, where they bring inflammation that can contribute to conditions like heart disease and cancer. So, when you cut back on pop and desserts, you’ll start reducing belly fat and the dangerous conditions that come with it. Visibly younger looking skin Too much intake of sugar triggers and ages the skin faster. Excess sugar intake also causes oily skin. The sugar in your diet affects the sugar in your blood stream. A body full of sugar can Please learn how to floss. Pick up a bottle of fluoride mouthwash. Most dentists recommend using ACT. It is recommended you rinse when you’re done brushing at bedtime. Visit the dentist at least two times a year. Hands The hands are one of the first areas that show signs of age. Most men tend to shy away from taking care of their hands, as in their opinion, once they have washed it; that’s ok. No, it’s not! It will do you well to get your hands professionally manicured at least once a month. Apply high quality moisturiser on your hands at least twice a day.

For the feet, the harmattan exposes the lack of cleanliness of many, which sadly many men are guilty of. If you have rough heels, consider soaking in warm water for at least 15 minutes every two days and moisturise. General beauty tips Body odour can be embarrassing, and many do have it and don’t know or are simply ignorant. Make it a point of duty to have your bath morning and night. Use woody cologne. Drink at least 10 glasses of water daily to keep your body hydrated. Keep your beard and hair neat by brushing or combing them. Don’t forget to trim around your ear canal and earlobes (yes, hairs from these areas are a disgusting sight). Amazing boost of energy Added sugars are simple carbohydrates. This means they’re digested fast and enter your bloodstream quickly, providing that familiar rush. But once that shot of sugar is metabolised, you’re in for a crash. Less sugar gives you that long-lasting energy everyone needs. Sugar deactivates your immune system Eating or drinking too much sugar deactivates T-cells; the component in blood that fights bacterial infection. This effect can last anywhere from a couple of hours to an entire day, depending on how much you consume. If you find yourself getting sick a lot during cold and flu season, take a look at your sugar intake and remember, just one regular-sized can of soda is enough to turn off your immune system for an hour or more. Sugar leads to cardiovascular disease Sugar doesn’t just increase fat around the waist and in the liver. Over-consumption of sugar is also known to be a bigger cause of high blood pressure than salt. Between that and the increase in blood cholesterol and triglycerides, you’d better believe that your poor heart is struggling. So giving up sugar can prevent serious cardiovascular disease.

Too much sugar intake makes us smell bad, leads to hair loss and it’s moneyconsuming. You can save a lot of money and get better health when you cut sugar off your diet. You can start now.