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Emergency
Men's Grooming Fixes for Special Occasions
by Deidra
Garcia |
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Code Red (An hour before the
event):
1. Shower immediately and shampoo. Gently exfoliate
face with a face scrub. This will smooth and revitalize skin
in under two minutes.
2. Shave:
Try skipping shaving the day before a big event to make sure
you get a close shave the day of. You can do several shaving
passes then for a super-close result.)
3. Target an unexpected acne pimple: Apply an ice
cube to a blemish for a few minutes to help reduce inflammation
and size temporarily. Then, cover acne breakout with a small
amount of acne treatment medicine and let absorb to reduce bacteria
on the surface and get immediate results.
4. Go easy on the moisturizer to avoid a shiny,
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Code Orange (The day of the
event):
1. Press clean clothes, or get them pressed at
the dry cleaners or laundromat a few days before.
2. Trim and clean beneath fingernails.
3. Cut unwanted hairs, such as nose and ear hair.
Yeah, it's gross, but it makes a huge difference.
4. Relieve puffy or tired eyes by laying a frozen
eye mask wrapped in a washcloth over eyes for 5-10 minutes. Diminish
dark under-eye circles by placing an eye mask in hot water, wrapping
in a washcloth, then placing over closed eyes for 5 - 10 minutes.
Follow by applying a moisturizer for the eye area.
Code Yellow (A few days to a week before the
event):
1. Get a haircut.
A trim is always a good idea, but if you're going for a new hairstyle,
do it a couple of days before the event. A horrible cut can often
be managed if you have a few days to work with it. If your eyebrows
are especially bushy, ask the barber about trimming to thin them
a bit.
2. Book a manicure.
Many barbershops and grooming lounges now offer them for men,
and it's a great preparation for the hand-shaking you'll be doing.
3. Exfoliate your skin. Gently
removing dead cells from the skin's surface can immediately brighten
your tone, smooth roughness and improve your overall appearance,
but for the most optimal results, begin exfoliating your skin
regularly 2 -3 times a week beforehand.
4. Clear your face. Achieving clear skin takes
time, but there are some acne ingredients, like Benzoyl Peroxide,
which start working immediately to eliminate blemishes.
Code Blue (All the time):
1. Don't use bar soap:
It can dry skin out over time, emphasizing fine lines and causing
irritation and redness. Use a liquid cleanser instead.
2. Moisturize. Incorporate a lightweight,
non-greasy moisturizer into your regular skincare routine, and
your skin will be ready to party, anytime!
3. Prevent signs of aging by taking care of your
skin now with an anti-aging treatment. Regular, early use can
provide rewarding results within a few weeks and years down the
road.
4. Stay in shape by
exercising and following a healthy diet. Take high-quality supplements
formulated specifically for men to receive valuable nutrients
and promote better health overall. |
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Author: |
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Deidra Garcia is a freelance writer
and communications manager for MenScience Androceuticals, a men's
skincare and grooming company. You can find more articles by
Deidra, as well as further tips and advice, at http://www.MenScience.com. |
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ |
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Article Posted: November 14, 2007 |
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