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Best Grooming Habits You Need to Adapt in Your Life Today

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As much as the cosmetics industry would like us to believe it, our hygiene isn’t fixed by following some new trend for a week. Grooming & hygiene is a cumulative effort, made up of tiny, almost indivisible units that, in the end, all come together to make you who you are. 

This is why it is important to have proper habits in place when it comes to grooming so you can reap the rewards of consistency. Your skin will thank you, and you can bet your bottom dollar you’ll be able to hold someone’s gaze for a few more seconds if you really do go all out. From the right products to the right lifestyle, looking your best isn’t a simple task. But once you’ve gotten the hang of it, you’ll quickly see just how worth it, it all is.  

Here are some great tips for upgrading your grooming tactics: 

Never Use Standard Soap On Your Face 

Everybody knows that you need to wash your face regularly. What most people don’t know is that regular soaps/cleansers are incredibly harmful to the skin on your face. 

You might not be able to feel it, but the skin on your face is different than the skin everywhere else on your body. Namely, it is thinner and much more delicate. Even the gentlest body soaps are harsh to the face, causing an imbalance in facial pH that will lead to dehydration, wrinkles, or worse. Ordinary soap can remove much of the protective layer naturally present in the skin, making it a great day for unwanted debris to move into your pores. Buy a cleanser specially formulated for facial use, don’t use bar soap! 

 Protect Your Skin 

 A fully comprehensive kit works best for this, such as the Act Of Being Essentials Set. Why exactly do you need a full set instead of something that’s all-in-one? Well, some necessary steps to healthy skin involve having to thoroughly rinse off the product while others require a bit of soaking time to get into the skin. Your skin’s protection isn’t an all-in-one solution. 

 Your skincare routine should start with a cleanser that has exfoliating properties as well as ingredients like salicylic acid to help drive dirt out from your pores. After that, it’s time to replenish your skin’s nutrients, after the facial wash has stripped you from them. Cleansers tend to remove your skin’s natural oils, so it’s essential to reintroduce moisture in the form of lotion or oil afterward. Good ingredients include antioxidants, vitamins (like vitamin C), and other naturally derived oils such as Baobab and Argan. 

Having a great shave cream in your grooming kit is a huge plus, shaving with a bar of soap or facial cleanser is a big no, no. A proper, even luxurious shave cream can prep your skin for razor contact, as well as buff up the hairs for a clean shave. A shave cream with clean ingredients is also a plus for your skin. 

Avoid Skin Stressors 

Sun Stress

The first major environmental stressor you need to look out for is none other than UV light. When we go outside in the sun, our skin is barraged by UV light that dries our skin. This also contributes to the breakdown of collagen (building blocks for skin) and the formation of free radicals. Reach for a hat, more times than not, to protect yourself from the sun. 

SPF should also be a necessity before going outside. Make sure your sunscreen is SPF 30 and up. Opting for a sunscreen that uses the term “broad spectrum” means it will protect you from UVA/UVB rays, this is the one you should pick up. 

Dehydration Stress 

More water in your body means more hydration for your skin cells. This will make sure your skin stays as healthy and elastic as it should. Dehydrated skin can also stimulate more oil production to make up for the lack of hydration. Overly stimulated oily pores can lead to acne breakouts, dry patches, and irritation. Not to mention, dry skin is more prone to wrinkles! When in doubt, drink another glass. 

Stress, Stress

The final stressor is stress itself. Usual side effects of a stressful lifestyle include lack of sleep and poor nutrition, which further complicates the issue. Stress is extremely taxing to our immune system as well and can lead to free radical damage, which of course, will lead to premature skin aging. 

When you’re stressed out, your body has very few resources left to dedicate for repair & maintenance of your skin cells. Your energy is tied up elsewhere. Try to slow down a little, get to bed on time, see a therapist if necessary, do more things you enjoy, and manage your responsibilities properly. Evidence of your fast-paced and stressed lifestyle can show up on your skin. 

Most Men Don’t, But You Should 

 Most men don’t make use of these effortless habits, so adopting even half of them will put you lightyears ahead of the pack. Take care of your skin the same way you would any other part of your body, it protects us from the outside world, but it is delicate in its own right. Investing in good skincare will be worth every penny in the future. More men need to put down the bar of soap and pick up products formulated to help their skin instead.

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