The Ultimate Summer Guide to Men’s Skin Care
August 27, 2008
Summertime means all-over exposure, which can be intimidating after months of forgiving sleeves, jackets, and boots to hide in, but with the following tips, you’ll be able to whip yourself into summer form in almost no time at all.
Step 1: De-fuzz.
Many women prefer minimal hair on men, at least when it comes to their bodies, so you’ll need a well-groomed body to attract the kind of attention you want at the beach. Get one of these two great products and get summer smooth in all the right places. The Remington Body Hair Trimmer offers convenient, fast, and effective hair removal, and because it’s cordless and comes with three different shaving combs, you can get the trim you want, no matter where you need to use it. Hair No More Hair Removal Cream is another great option to get you touchably smooth.
Step 2: Abs, abs, abs.
Nothing motivates you to look your best like knowing you’ll be parading around without a shirt. You can never go wrong with great abs, and whether you spend hours in the gym or haven’t done a single crunch in years, take advantage of Lab Series Ab Rescue Body Sculpting Gel. The thermogenic formula of the gel works to tighten the skin around your middle to make your love handles or belly appear less prominent or to set your six-pack one level above the rest.
Step 3: Lose winter-whiteness.
Summertime means showing skin, and you want yours to be perfectly bronzed before you rip off your shirt. Use a self-tanning product like Phytomer Creamy Self Tanning Gel 150ml so you look healthy and natural without tons of exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Self-tanning should always start with Nickel Super Clean Body Scrub 250ml to slough off any rough patches of skin and ensure an even bronzing. Remember to pay special attention to your knees, elbows, and ankles.
Step 4: Get clear skin.
There’s nothing less appealing or more upsetting than acne breakouts, especially when you thought you were past your teenage acne days. Oily skin is a common culprit for acne that can be caused by hormone changes, diet, or genetics. Hot summer weather and the fact that you’re sweating out workouts to get the beach body you want, results in a higher probability that your pores will become clogged and infected, especially on your back. Try using Murad Acne Body Wash 250ml to clear your pores and also try Murad Clarifying Body Spray to prevent breakouts when you’re on the go.
Step 5: Don’t forget your feet!
An exfoliating product will get rid of dull, dead skin cells and is the first step in readying your feet for their summer debut. Also, L’Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream 150ml and Biotherm Homme’s Power Bronze Tinted Moisturiser 40ml will go miles for your feet–they deserve it after months of captivity in socks and shoes. Moisturizing your neglected feet will make them look healthier instantly, and with the addition of a nice bronze tint, your feet will forgive you for the winter.
