Mr Smooth
Sun Herald
Sunday November 30, 2003
Polish up your act with these hard-working skin savers.
Gentlemen, start your skincare routines now. Five fuss-free grooming products are all you need for great-looking, healthy skin. As men's skin is stronger, thicker and oilier than women's, skincare ranges have been developed to deal with those manly beauty problems such as shaving rashes, razor burns and ingrown hairs. Before shaving, use a facial wash to cleanse the skin, remove impurities and soften the beard (try Clarins Men Active Face Wash). A facial scrub should be substituted once or twice a week to remove dead skin and free trapped hairs - Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Face Scrub is one of the best. Moisturise your face daily to keep skin supple and smooth and to eliminate that tight, uncomfortable feeling. If shaving leaves your skin red and irritated, use an aftershave treatment balm or lotion such as Biotherm Homme Aquatic Lotion. Simply dab over affected areas to soothe the skin. Finally, protect against the sun's harmful effects with a broad-spectrum sunscreen - your skin will thank you.
Stockists: Biotherm is available at selected Myer/Grace Bros stores; Clarins Men is available at leading department stores, selected salons and pharmacies; Clinique Skin Supplies For Men 1800 061 326; Nivea is available at pharmacies, supermarkets and leading retailers; The Body Shop 1800 065 232.
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