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Facial Grooming For Men

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Facial Grooming For Men

The application of face masks for men has not yet picked up to the expected level of acceptance amongst men as yet. While most other forms of grooming that had been women only territory till late has turned unisex, usage of face mask has yet a lot of learning to be done prior usage.

Prior to application of the face mask it is essential that the dead skin cells that remain on the skin surface are removed by the process termed exfoliation. The dead skin cells otherwise behaves as a sponge of the mask matter that is applied. It is also advisable that application of the mask be restricted to areas other than around the eyes, as this part has some oil producing glands which could be damaged.

Masks are made up of ingredients that have strong reaction to certain types of skin. The mask therefore selected should be one that is suitable to one’s skin. For oily textured skin oil, absorbing clay mask could be of great advantage. However, the same mask would be harmful rather than beneficial to a skin of dry texture. Such a skin type should use moisture masks instead.

Excepting for the hydrating masks, all other masks should be restricted to a maximum of two times a week usage or application. Most people apply a face mask just before a special occasion. The power of the mask is such that it draws oil from the skin and at times leaves it dry. In such cases it is advisable to apply some extra moisturizer for the occasion.

There are a wide variety of face masks now available in the market and each of them has a special ability that is usually marked in the detailed section of the product. In case of any ambiguity it is better to consult professional men’s groomers rather than opting for a product without clear understanding of the effects of the item. There is no doubt in the saying that a face says it all, in reality only a man’s face says it all.

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The Change of Attitude towards Male Cosmetics

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Consider for example a time that was twenty years ago, if a man were to approach a beauty shop and enquire for under-eye concealer, the individual would have been looked upon with a quizzical if not queer look. But that has changed with times. The analysts in UK have noted the male grooming market which was £685million in 2004 has risen considerably in the last few years, including everything from laser hair removal to make-up. Out of these total sales figures there was a big chunk that went towards cosmetic purchases alone.

Mascaras or concealers for men are no more oddities that one gets to hear or read about in the humor column of magazines anymore. It’s a fully fledged market product and in high demand at that. In fact exclusive ranges of self-tan moisturizer or tinted moisturizer or mattifying gel are dedicated specifically to men.

The punk culture and other such terms being used these days like gothic trend or fashion that seems to be the trademarks of the men who are famous already are the reason for this change or rise of male cosmetics.

Rumors and write ups that do the rounds of the popular magazines have stated that David Beckham uses mascara and that Michale Caine got so carried away by the effect of the mascara that he used during the making of the movie Zulu that he continues to use the same effect for few subsequent movies. Such news and tit bits raise the urge of the common man to be also attracted towards using these types of cosmetic covers.

There has been a noticeable change in the attitude of men and there seems to be a mutually accepted understanding between the two genders on the issue of beauty and the brawn turning unisex. At the end of it all, there is actually no harm in pampering yourself with some beautifying products!

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