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Cosmetics for the typical man

by Adewale Olowode

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 copy could have detrimental effects on the skin,and may be difficult to analyze.Topical application on the face or to all parts of the body gives the best results.Wash off the cream the next day or after about 8 hours.Pure honey could be used daily,once in three days,or once in a week.It is excellent for facial cleaning,removal of wrinkles,and to generally smoothen the skin.

Urine is a highly potent cosmetic option for the typical man.This excess water is now known to be the reservoir of many use materials whose influence on the body could be both positive and far reaching.However,as good as urine is for our health,it is not a liquid to be shared between families,friends or neighbors.Daily,everybody has sufficient quantity to address all health problems.For the skin,an indoor use with a topical application is recommended.Apply your urine topically all over or just the face in the night.Wash off your creamy body next day or eight hour later.It refreshes the skin naturally.It should be realized that many commercial cosmetics contain derivatives of urine as ingredients.

The use of nanotechnology to produce more effective cosmetics for men is still a debate among the professionals in the field of cosmetology.Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic level to give products that are better than those previously known.Researchers claim the ingredients used for their products are better absorbed by the skin of end users.The argument then is that if these new cosmetics are better absorbed,what happens when they get soaked into the blood system?In view of this,only a typical with a great gut will want to try nanocosmetics for now.They are excellent performers,but more research is still required.

Commercially,moisturizers,skin toners,shaving creams,facial washes,blemish removals,anti-wrinkles and anti-aging cosmetics are available .However,if you are trying out for the first time,it is advisable to consult a cosmetology for professional advise.Afterall,your skin,a network of cover ,spread over an area of about 2.0 square meter, is not a toy to play with.

Lastly,the typical man is no longer the care-free type about cosmetics.Men are now more conscious of their skin,far more than better.Simple techniques which men could use to improve their skin health include toilet soap,soapless homemade aromatheraphy bath salt,water,honey,sterile urine,and commercially available cosmetics,recommended by a reputable cosmetologist.Nanocosmetics are top performers but their side effects are still debatable!

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