Tips on removing your Mo

 So it's time to get rid of that furry monster that's been living under your nose for the last month!

 It's going to take more than a razor and shaving cream to handle this, however. By using the proper tools and taking the proper precautions, shaving your moustache should be easy, quick and painless.

• ·Wet your moustache with warm water, and apply a little hair conditioner, which will help to soften the hair if it is particularly coarse or thick. Rinse the hair conditioner thoroughly out of your moustache, and allow it to dry. 
• ·Trim your moustache down to a shorter length, using scissors or an electric beard trimmer. Make sure that the blades of the scissors are sharp to avoid unnecessary and painful tugging motions as you try to cut the hair. Setting the beard trimmer at the closest setting may be the most effective way to ensure a smooth and painless shave.  
• ·Apply shaving cream or gel generously to what's left of your moustache. Try to use a cream or gel that contains moisturizers, such as aloe vera or vitamin E, which will help to soothe the skin after the shave. 
• ·Select the right type of razor when you shave off your moustache, avoiding cheap disposable single-blade designs which can pull and tug and even nick your skin. A multi-bladed razor will remove hair more quickly and easily.  
• ·Shave the remainder of your moustache, moving the razor in the opposite direction to how the hair grows. Apply little or no pressure to your skin as you shave, and be sure to rinse the blades frequently.  
• ·Rinse the area thoroughly when you have finished, making sure to remove all cream or gel and loose hair. Use cold water on the newly shaved area in order to soothe your skin and close your pores, which may help to reduce skin irritation or razor burn. 

·Rub a little onto the area a cream that also contains aloe vera or vitamin E will go a long way toward eliminating any itchiness and discomfort you may experience.

MOvember Men's Health

Mo Bro Health Check

When you’re in your 20’s & 30's talk to your doctor about the following

·         Testicular cancer – it’s the most common cancer affecting young men

      ·         Skin cancer

·         Weight/blood pressure

·         Annual dental check up

·         Cholesterol

·         Harmful tobacco and other drug use

·         Sexually transmitted diseases

·         Mental health, depression/anxiety

When you’re in your 40’s talk to your doctor about the following

·         Prostate cancer (particularly if there is a family history)

·         Colorectal cancers (particularly if there is a family history)

·         Skin cancer

·         Weight/blood pressure

·         Annual dental check up

·         Blood cholesterol and glucose (diabetes)

·         Blood tests to check kidney/liver function and iron

·         Eye checks for glaucoma and other conditions

·         Mental health, depression/anxiety

When you’re in your 50’s, talk to your doctor about the following

·         Prostate cancer

·         Colorectal cancers

·         Skin cancer

·         Weight/blood pressure

·         Blood cholesterol and glucose (diabetes)

·         Annual dental check up

·         Blood tests to check kidney/liver function and iron

·         Tetanus booster (every 10 years)

·         Eye checks for glaucoma and other conditions

·         Mental health, depression/anxiety

When you’re in your 60’s, talk to your doctor about the following

·         Prostate cancer

·         Colorectal cancers

·         Skin cancer

·         Bowel cancer

·         Weight/blood pressure

·         Blood cholesterol and glucose (diabetes)

·         Annual dental check up

·         Kidney/liver function and iron

·         Pneumonia vaccine (from 65)

·         Bone density

·         Eye checks for glaucoma and other conditions

·         Mental health, depression/anxiety

What Every Bro Should Know

You don’t have to wait until you are sick to see a doctor; the fact that 1 in 3 men are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime should highlight the importance of staying on top of your game when it comes to health matters. Your lifestyle choices can make a dramatic difference.

Mo Bros Of All Ages Should

·         Establish a relationship with a doctor and have an annual check up

·         Get to know your family health history

·         Don’t smoke

·         Go easy on the booze

·         Eat a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight

·         Exercise regularly

·         Be sexually responsible

·         Manage your stress and take time out for yourself

·         Have an annual dental check up

      ·         Drive safely

Check out www.movember.com for more information 

BOTOX: Your questions answered part 2

 

WHAT DOES BOTOX TREATMENT INVOLVE?

BOTOX is a non surgical procedure whereby a small amount of BOTOX is administered into selected facial muscles by a trained medical professional using a very fine needle. Generally, BOTOX treatment takes around 10 minutes. Discomfort is typically minimal and brief, and no anaesthetic is required. The injection may sting for a few seconds but normal activities can be resumed soon after.

After the injection, it takes 2-3 days for the BOTOX treatment to begin taking effect and about 7 days to see the full effect. The dose recommended  for the treatment will vary on your individual situation and the severity of your lines. Your doctor will know what the best dose is for you and which muscles to inject to give you the best results.

HOW LONG DOES BOTOX TREATMENT LAST?

The effect can last up to 4 months before the lines slowly begin to return. If you have repeat BOTOX treatments the effect tends to last longer.

 

DOES BOTOX CAUSE MORE WRINKLES TO FORM?

BOTOX will relax the facial muscles that cause expression lines. It does not cause more wrinkles to form. If you choose not to have further BOTOX treatments your muscles will eventually return to normal activity and your wrinkles will gradually revert to their pre-treatment levels.

WILL FACIAL EXPRESSION BE AFFECTED BY BOTOX TREATMENT?

BOTOX works specifically on the muscles treated. This means any muscle left untreated should not be affected by the BOTOX treatment.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

In addition to its use for cosmetic reasons, BOTOX treatment is also used to treat patients in a variety of therapeutic indications including cerebral palsy in children, movement disorders (head, neck, shoulder, face) and axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating).

In the amounts used for the treatment of upper facial lines, the side effects are usually temporary and localised to the area of injection. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning/stinging, swelling or bruising at the injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids/eyebrows, skin tightness, tingling sensations, itching/aching forehead, nausea and flu-like symptoms.

HOW LONG HAS BOTOX BEEN USED?

BOTOX treatment has been used in Australia and New Zealand in therapeutic treatments for over 15 years. It was first approved for use in Australia for movement disorders (eye and face) in 1993 and for eye spasms and crossed eyes in New Zealand in 1991.

CAN BOTOX BE COMBINED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS AND PROCEDURES?

Many people use a combination of cosmetic products and/or procedures with BOTOX. Your doctor will advise you as to whether or not you will receive better results if your BOTOX treatment is combined with other products or procedures.

Call 55264454 to book your appointment

 

 

BOTOX: Your questions answered part 1

More and more men are turning to Cosmetic Doctors for rejuvenation techniques, to help their faces reflect freshness and vitality.

One such technique is BOTOX treatment. It can be used to relax the specific facial muscles that cause upper facial lines (crow’s feet, forehead and glabellar frown lines) to form. 

 

HOW AND WHY DO WRINKLES FORM?

Many facial wrinkles occur when we use our muscles to form facial expressions. The wrinkles formed during these expressions are called dynamic wrinkles. For example, when we smile our eye wrinkles become prominent and when we frown the vertical lines between our eyebrows become noticeable.

When we are young our skin springs back to its initial position after facial expression, but as we get older dynamic wrinkles stay on our skin to form static wrinkles; these are the wrinkles and folds that are present at rest. This process occurs because the natural substances such as collagen (the major structural protein in the skin) elastin, (the protein that causes the skin to stretch) and hyaluronic acid (which gives the skin volume) decrease with age. This, together with environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight, smoking and stress all contribute to the creation of wrinkles and folds.

WHAT IS BOTOX TREATMENT?

BOTOX is a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkle causing muscles, creating a rejuvenated appearance. The active ingredient in BOTOX is derived from bacteria in much the same way penicillin is derived from mould. It is manufactured in sterile laboratory conditions.

BOTOX is a prescription only medicine and treatment is only available from a qualified medical professional. It is registered for the treatment of crow’s feet  (the lines that radiate from the corner of your eyes when you smile or squint), forehead lines (the horizontal lines that form when you raise your eyebrows) and glabellar frown lines (the vertical lines  that appear between your eyebrows when you frown).

HOW DOES BOTOX TREATMENT WORK?

BOTOX can be used to relax the specific facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles (these are the ones formed during facial expression). Once the muscles are relaxed, you cannot contract them and continue to makes the undesirable facial expressions. Thus, the lines gradually smooth and new lines are prevented from forming.

Call 55264454 to book your appointment

 

The Perfect Shave

The Perfect Shave

 

The shave should be seen as an important morning ritual preparing you for the day. To make sure it is a painless and hassle free routine choosing the correct product makes all the difference.

 Steps: 

1.   Use a hot towel to soften whiskers and to open up pores or shave straight out of the shower.

2.   Use a fresh blade to achieve the smoothest glide. A blunt blade is the major cause of irritations. If you suffer from razor rash or severe ingrown hairs, a fresh blade will help prevent cross infections.

3.   For sensitive skin that suffers from razor burn use a shave oil (Vitaman Shave Oil) accompanied by good shave cream or shave gel (Vitaman Shave Creme or Gel). Do not use foams or aerosol creams. They contain alcohol and propellants which irritate the skin. Always use a bristle brush to lift hair from the face and soften the hair shaft. The use of a brush also gives a better lather to ensure the protection between your skin and the blade meaning fewer irritations. Take around 1 minute prepping.

4.   Shave with the grain on the first pass. Let the weight of the blade do the work. Never apply to much pressure, otherwise you promote razor rash.

5.  The secret to the closest shave possible is shaving twice using your fingers to feel for the areas you missed on the first pass. Also apply much lighter pressure and shave across the grain this time (but never AGAINST the grain) Shaving against the grain will result in ingrown hairs. Make sure you a use a little more water on the brush to apply additional lather.

6.   Wash the face with cold water to close the pores.

7.   Finish with a high quality aftershave (Vitaman Aftershave Balm) to clam and soothe the skin. Never spray aftershave fluid or fragrance. They contain alcohol which dries the skin.

8.   For men who suffer from ingrown hairs apply a spot treatment (Tendskin) This product contains salicylic acid which prevents the skin from growing over the pore allowing the hair to grow out naturally.

 

Common Male Skin Conditions

Common Male Skin Conditions.


Skin Condition                            Solutions                                      Product Needs


Oily skin/Open pored                                   Balance/Refine                                               Cleanser, Scrub, Wrinkle Serum,
                                                                                                                                        Face Moisturiser, Mud Mask     


Clogged                                                       Unclog/Smooth                                               Cleanser, Scrub, Wrinkle Serum, 
                                                                                                                                       Moisturiser, Mud Mask


Acne/Inflammed                                          Calm/Heal                                                      Cleanser, Shave Gel, After
                                                                                                                                       Shave Balm, Moisturiser, Mud Mask
                                                                                                                             
Dehydrated                                                 Hydrate                                                        Cleanser, Shave Gel, After Shave
                                                                                                                                       Balm, Moisturiser, Wrinkle Serum, 
                                                                                                                                       Age Control Mask, i-Zone
                                                                                                                            

Dry                                                            Nourish/Protect                                             Cleanser, Shave Creme, Shave Oil,
                                                                                                                                      After Shave Balm, Scrub,
                                                                                                                                      Moiosturiser


Sun Damaged                                            Refine/Hydrate/Smooth/Protect                      Cleanser, Scrub, Wrinkle Serum,
                                                                                                                                      Skin Protector, Age Control Mask, i-
                                                                                                                                      Zone, Moisturiser


Wrinkled/Aged                                         Refine/Smooth/Strengthen/Protect                 Cleanser, Srcub, Wrinkle Serum,
                                                                                                                                     Skin Protector, Age Control Mask,
                                                                                                                                     i-Zone, Moisturiser


Sensitive                                                   Calm/Sooth/Heal                                            Shave Creme, Shave Oil, After
                                                                                                                                    Shave Balm, Moisturiser, Mud Mask
                                                                                                                                    (wet)


Dark circles/Puffy eyes                             Reduce/Refine                                               Cleanser, Wrinkle Serum, i-Zone


Razor burn                                               Calm/Protect/Balance                                    Shave Creme, Shave Oil, After
                                                                                                                                    Shave Balm, Moisturiser


Red                                                          Calm/Soothe/Strengthen                                Cleanser, Shave Product, After
                                                                                                                                    Shave Balm, Wrinkle Serum, Mud
                                                                                                                                    Mask, (wet) i-Zone, Skin Protector
                                                                                                                                    Moisturiser   

INTRODUCING YOUR SKIN

INTRODUCING YOUR SKIN

Skin is your biggest organ, it regularly gets scratched, bruised and burnt. Its one of your main erogenous zones, yet much of the time its not given any thought. Perhaps it's time to change that, after all, how good you look depends on how well you take care of it. Skin constantly regenerates and renews itself. The outer layer, called the epidermis, is as thin as a pencil line. It consists of a protective layer of skin cells that continually shed and give way to new cells. Below the epidermis are the dermis and hypodermic, two layers that produce the oil, collagen and elastin that give your skin support, elasticity and shine.


WHAT IS YOUR SKIN TYPE?

There are 4 BASIC skin types: Oily, Dry, Combination and Normal

Be aware that your skin type will change from time to time and you will have different needs depending on the time of year, if you are under stress, or as you age.

DRY SKIN

Skin is tight feeling, drawn, flaky with a dull complexion. Dry skin can lack elasticity and be extremely sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold temperatures.
Dry skin occurs when the dermis does not secrete enough oil or sebum. Often people with dry skin change frequently from normal to dry and then back again.

CAUSES OF DRY SKIN

* The skin has become dehydrated because oil glands are not supplying enough lubrication to the skin.

* Skin has been exposed to the elements, particularly in Winter.

* A genetic condition.

* Nutritional deficiencies, lack of vitamin A and the B vitamins can contribute.

*Conditions such as Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis or Seborrhoea

* Reaction to a product you have put on your skin.

SOLUTIONS TO A DRY SKIN

* Wear a sunscreen: sun damage makes skin less and less able to hold moisture or feel smooth.

* Moisturise: good moisturisers should have antioxidants, water binding agents and anti inflammatory ingredients

* Keep applying moisturiser: If your skin is really dry you cant use too much! Whenever your skin starts feeling dry, put more on.

* Avoid products that are drying: Do not use soap, or any product that leaves a dry feeling on your skin. Avoid products containing alcohol. Do not over scrub the skin.

* Avoid taking long showers: Too much water is bad for the skin, it breaks down the skins protective covering.

OILY SKIN

Oily skin can change from day to day, depending on the elements. This type of skin appears as, thick, or slightly waxy, often oily skin has coarse pores, and other blemishes. Congestion is common with blackheads whiteheads and pimples. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are over active and produce excess oil and lipids than is needed. The oil gives the skin a greasy shin, the pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look.


SOLUTIONS FOR OILY SKIN

* Keep your skin as clean as possible, cleansing 2 or even 3 times daily.

* Exfoliate 3 or 4 times a week to help with congested pores.

* Avoid using products that over dry your skin as this will encourage your skin to produce even more oil than usual.

* Wash in tepid water, hot water can strip your skin of needed moisture, while cold water can shock your skin.

* Use noncomedogenic moisturisers and sunscreens, they are oil and won't clog pores.

* Use a clay mask once a week. This will help drain excess oil and clear build up from clogged pores.

COMBINATION SKIN

This can be a mixture of all types, usually the differences are in the T-zone that crosses the forehead and down the nose and chin.

TREATMENT FOR COMBINATION SKIN

* Look for products that normalise your skin.

* Try different products for different areas and follow the tips above in the areas they are needed

NORMAL SKIN

Normal skin is the ideal state for your skin to be in. To keep it this way:

* Cleanse twice a day.
* Moisturise twice a day

* Exfoliate 1 - 2 times a week

* Use a mask to give your skin a lift when needed
* Use a sunscreen to stop harmful UV rays ageing your skin

Urban Male recommends Vitaman skin care for men