While the basic structure of a man’s skin is same as a woman’s, there are some small differences in the way each skin behaves. Some of the key differences are:
1) A man’s skin is thicker, firmer and more resilient: A man’s skin contains more elastin and collagen, the connective tissues that makes his skin more firm and elastic.
2) A man’s skin has larger pores: Men have larger pores that are more likely to become clogged with dirt and oil.
3) A man’s skin is oilier: Not only does a man’s skin produce up to 20% more oil – it continues to produces oil until much later in life. (Men’s skin will usually continue producing oil right up to the age of 40 or 50 – whereas a woman’s skin usually decreases oil production much earlier).
4) A man’s skin ages differently: Men have an advantage in the aging game – their skin is thicker and oilier which makes them less prone to wrinkles.
5) Men shave their faces: The hair on a man’s face can be thick and shaving can stress skin a lot. Shaving can leave men’s skin sensitive, dehydrated, irritated and exposed. In addition, men’s faces are also more susceptible to nicks, irritation and ingrown hairs.
Posted on 7 July '10 by admin, under Skin. No Comments.
When it comes to skin, our greatest enemies are aging and environment. To face these arch enemies, we need to do more than just akin lotions and creams to our faces. No matter how advanced and latest anti aging creams are, they only improve the appearance of the dead layers of skin on the surface. To reach deep living cells and prevent damage in the first place we need to nourish skin from within.
Juices are a great way to get vital antioxidants, phytonutrients, and vitamins. For example, pomegranate juice has been found to prevent the thickening of the arteries if drunk daily, as well as slow down the oxidation of cholesterol. Such foods can be a very effective means in improving the way our skin looks and feels.
Antioxidants are an excellent way to slow down the aging process of our skin. There are a variety of antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables. These include polyphenols, flavanoids, and proanthocyanadins. Proanthacyanadins help capillary walls stay strong, which is important in making sure all the right nutrients and oxygen get to our cells. If our cells are hungry because of nutrient transportation troubles, they are not going to be healthy, or look good. Blueberries and blackberries are rich sources of proanthocyanadins, so that’s a great reason to make these delicious fruits part of a regular diet.
The skin is considered an organ of elimination as it excretes about one quarter of the body’s wastes through perspiration. The other organs of elimination are the kidneys, the lungs, the liver and the bowels. The rationale behind considering the excretory organs as a whole when addressing skin health is that if one of the organs is overloaded, or not doing its job properly, it throws the whole system of excretion out of balance, placing greater stress on the other eliminatory channels. So juices, food and supplements that sustain these other channels of elimination should also lead to a corresponding improvement in the skin.
Herbs that support the eliminatory channels, and thus indirectly the skin, include burdock, cleavers, nettles, goldenseal, yellow dock, and milk thistle, or St. Mary’s thistle.
Posted on 10 May '10 by admin, under Beauty. No Comments.
Usually the type of skin you have depends on the activity of the sebaceous, or oil producing glands. These are some of the skin types:
Normal Skin: It is a balanced skin. It is neither oily nor dry. It has a translucent, soft, smooth texture and a healthy glow.
Dry Skin: Dry skin has less active sebaceous glands. The skin is characterized by lack oil and moisture. It has fine texture and is fragile as it is sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. It flakes easily and develops early lines and wrinkles.
Oily Skin: The sebaceous glands are over active in individuals with this type of skin. The skin has a greasy shine. The texture is coarse due to enlarged pores. It is prone to clogged pores, blackheads, pimples and acne.
Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin can be easily irritated. Typical reactions are itching, burning, chafing and stinging. After a wash a wash it feels dry and itchy in places. By midday there are flaky patches and some redness. Occasionally break out in spots.
Combination Skin: The skin has a greasy area, while surrounding areas are dry. The T-zone consists of oily forehead, nose and chin. The cheeks and area around eyes are dry.
Posted on 16 April '10 by admin, under Skin. 3 Comments.
