by Adewale Olowode

Created on: August 19, 2008

Looking good is good business.The feeling that cosmetics is strictly the domain of women is no longer true.Now,teenagers and older men are becoming aware,more than ever before,of the benefits of applying cosmetics on their skin.Younger men are particularly driven to use the latest cosmetic products in addition to trendy hairstyles and apparels.The fallout from television programs such as Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is sufficient evidence to attest to the growing trend.So,in a way,the typical man has evolved to become a lover of cosmetics.

Over time,the range of material tagged or classed as cosmetics have grown more than what we know 50 or so years ago.Largely cut for topical applications or for external uses only,common cosmetics work as moisturizers,shaving cream,facial washes,skin toners,blemish removers or masks,contact lenses,lipsticks,nail varnish,hair cream,relaxers,and so on.Whether artificial or natural,cosmetics are used to beautify,cleanse,promote attractiveness,or change the appearance of skin.

One of the best cosmetics for the typical man is a good quality toilet soap.Soap is also a salt,but one from organic sources.It works well on the skin like any other aromatheraphy bath salt.During use,it softens and smoothens the skin,putting the typical man in a relaxed atmosphere.After use,it leaves the body of the man with a thin film,a concentration in the range of one part per thousand(1/1000 th) of solid soap to liquid water,and a refreshing odor-free skin surface.

A soapless homemade aromatheraphy bath salt is another good cosmetic for the typical man.Generally,the bath salt is made by blending or mixing the various ingredients together.Some of these include epsom salt,baking soda,and essential oils.Used to instruction,the bath salt offers the body of the typical man an excellent relief from eczema,psoriasis,and other skin ailments.

Clean potable water is also a good cosmetic for the typical man.Reputed to be the best solvent and natural moisturizer,water could be used topically,like any other cream,to rub the skin all over.This action is a booster to the human skin cells,which is essentially over 60 percent water.Again,the surface of the skin is refreshed and thus looks good.A school of thought once said that water is the best aftershave lotion!

Honey is another natural cosmetics for the typical man.However,it could be used only indoors,and preferably last thing in the night.Pure and unadulterated honey is the best as impurity from substandard

• 1
• 2
• Next Page >>