Generally, men do not take especially good care of their skin. Mostly they shave their stubble off in the morning, apply some aftershave and that’s just about it.
Some take it a step further and apply a moisturizer or toning gel after completing their shaving routine, but very few realize that taking good care of their skin is much more important than that.
You see, the integrity of the skin is vitally important to prevent harmful substances and micro-organisms from penetrating through the natural barrier of the skin. Few men realize that the integrity of the skin is compromised by shaving. Shaving removes the natural barrier function of the skin and allows potentially harmful ingredients and micro-organisms to pass through the skin, while nicks and cuts open the pathway into the blood stream.
Even when using an electric shaver, the skin is inflicted with microscopic nicks and cuts (they don’t have to bleed), which compromises the integrity of the skin. The process of shaving removes not only the protective acid mantel of the skin, but in addition, shaving removes several of the most superficial skin layers including some living skin cell layers and this renders the skin vulnerable.
This vulnerability is not just limited to attack from micro-organisms either. Once the natural barrier of the skin has been compromised, molecules that would otherwise have been excluded are now able to penetrate the skin and enter into the deeper layers of the skin and potentially the bloodstream.
Natural skincare for men that only contain safe, effective and 100% natural ingredients such as essential oils and herbal extracts will reduce this risk. Essential oils are known to have very powerful antiseptic effects, which help to keep micro-organisms from penetrating through the compromised skin and thus prevent infection and inflammation of the skin. Together with herbal extracts, these types of ingredients soothe, nourish and protect the skin and prevent dust, micro-organisms, etc., from entering the deeper layers of the skin.
In addition, using only safe and natural ingredients insures that potentially toxic ingredients, commonly found in men’s skin care products, are not a threat – simply because they’re contained in the products.
One also has to be mindful of the fact that no matter what type of razor is used, a range of bacteria and other micro-organisms will always be present on the blade, even a brand new blade. It is therefore very easy to introduce these organisms into the bloodstream. In most cases, the body’s immune system will handle this quickly and effectively, but by adding dangerous chemicals, contained in most commercially available skincare and shaving products, into the equation the skin can be adversely affected.
We are seeing an increase in skin sensitivities being reported by men that on closer examination frequently turn out to be allergic reactions to ingredients in the skin care products they are using. We have seen that once they start using 100% natural skin care products and follow a systematic skin care approach, these sensitivities tend to become less and their skin generally becomes healthier.
Specifically formulated natural skin care products for men are not jet commonly available, however, it is worth the effort to identify such products in order to avoid causing unnecessary skin problems and potentially dangerous skin infections.
Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and Aromatherapist, they have created Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products to share their 40 years of combined expertise with you. Take a look at their 100% natural skincare products for men.
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One thing is for sure: nowadays beauty is very much made up. We are never satisfied of natural beauty and we tend to “improve” it all the times. We even redefine pictures of trees, flowers and fruit: they must look just perfect to draw our attention and to be sold. Of course they need to look perfect according to our idea of perfection. Which is absence of wrinkles and glossy lips. We might not agree with this idea of beauty and perfection but that is the why it is in many places around us right now.
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If we really want to stay inside that box why not doing it by staying halfway in halfway out, perhaps having fun out of this experiment? Why not using natural make up? It does sound like a contradiction. How can it be naturali if it tricks the eyes? Still, whatever your opinion on the matter is you should know that sometimes beauty grows on trees even though money does not. Eco sustainable cosmetics are made out of natural elements such as plants, flowers and fruits. That sounds like a new way of being fashionable, a natural one but for real. Indeed, you should know that for years goods have been advertised as containing natural elements while only having a glimpse of them. Nowadays rules about informational tags don’t allow this to happen anymore. Checking the nutritional tag of food products is still a good idea. Do just the same for cosmetic products and you will start seeing with wider eyes how easy seems to be to cheat on clueless buyers. Just take my clue but don’t take my word for it and check with your own eyes. Wide open and coloured with a green eco eye shadow! Sometimes experimenting with nature can be fun and if you add nature to cosmetics you can create or buy very original products! Why not try? Nowadays eco-friendly products are fashionable and not much more expensive than others. So I advise you to try before saying it is not your thing. You might find out that avocado lotions really suit your skin and smell nicely besides polluting less than other kinds of lotions you can easily find located on the supermarket shelters. The hard thing at the beginning might be to find out where you can get more information or directly buy these products, but once you found out just buy some and try. Why not take the chance beyond the traditional chemistry? Or, better said, why not go towards a new tradition that respects the environment?
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Many people are looking for good quality natural skincare products but know very little about the ingredients that go into many of the skincare ranges available today.
There are many ingredients that could be harmful in the long term and cause actual damage to your skin.
When a product says natural is would be best to check the ingredients listed to make sure that none of the following are included:
Fragrance – this term covers over 4000 different ingredients, many of which are either toxic or carcinogenic. Some of these ingredients can affect the central nervous system, they can cause depression or even hyperactivity.
Parabens – these substances are widely used as perservatives in toiletries such as shaving gel and shampoo as well as cosmetics. Recent reports have linked parabens with breast cancer tumours.
Toluene – this substance is found in most synthetic fragrances and chronic exposure has been linked to anaemia, liver or kidney damage and worryingly may affect a developing fetus.
Mineral Oils – these are petroleum by products that are added to skin care products to coat the skin and keep in moisture. They clog the pores and encourage acne by interfering with the skins natural ability to eliminate toxins. These oils are cheap to use but can cause dryness and chapping as well as premature aging.
Your natural skincare choice may not be as natural as you would hope if any of these ingredients are included.
Emerging from New Zealand there is a good quality, all natural skincare range that really is made from all natural ingredients. They have clinical trials to prove the effectiveness of all the substances that they use and all the ingredients are blended in quantities that maximise their effectiveness.
One of the most interesting ingredients is Cynergy TK™, which is almost a miracle in the anti aging process. It stimulates the re-growth of both collagen and elastin which are essential proteins found in the skin. As these proteins are built up in the skin cells once again, wrinkles and fine lines disappear and the effect is to reverse the aging process.
If this product range is something that interests you then this could be the natural skincare regimen for you. For more information visit our website and become an informed consumer.
Jenny Patterson is a keen advocate of using natural products to promote health and wellbeing for the whole body. She regularly writes specifically for women and comments on both health and beauty issues. She is editor of http://www.easyhealthyskin.com and uses the products recommended regularly.
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