Top Skincare Tips for Men & Women

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1 Top Skincare Tips for Men & Women

2 Content Maintaining and Improving Skin Health 3 Skincare Tips for Men 4 The Best Way to Take Care of Your Skin 4 Now and For the Future Nutrition and Healthy Living Skincare Treatments for Men 5 6 Skincare Tips for Women 7 What's the Best Way to Take Care of Your Skin? Nutrition and Healthy Living What Kind of Treatments Can be Used for Good Results? 2

3 Unfortunately, skin problems can occur at any age, although the good news is that there are plenty of great, easy, and inexpensive ways to boost both the health and youthful appearance of your skin, starting with a skincare routine and a healthy diet and lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle choices now mean that your skin will benefit dramatically- and will limit future damage and decrease the risk of premature ageing. If you are already suffering from a skin condition, there are also expert treatments out there for you. 3

4 The Best Way to Take Care of Your Skin, Now and For the Future For a long time, skincare products were largely marketed at women. Of course, times change, and men are now waking up to the fact that good skin doesn't just happen by chance- there are a lot of environmental, nutritional and genetic factors that go into the enviable clear skinned appearance. So how do you recreate the look if you don't have it already? One pro-tip: sunscreen. The fairer skinned you are, the more care you need to take: years of sun exposure don't just increase your risk of cancer, but also directly cause wrinkles and age spots. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of a least Factor 15 should offer adequate protection. Smoking also damages the delicate collagen and elastin in your skin -necessary for keeping skin fresh-looking- and the repeated facial expressions you make when smoking can also contribute to wrinkles, so even e-cigarettes are best avoided. 4

5 Nutrition and Healthy Living Exercise is essential for overall wellbeing, including for the health of your skin. If you're not someone who enjoys the uber-masculine atmosphere of the gym, no worries- you have options. Walking counts as "moderate exercise", and by building 30 minutes' walking a day into your routine, you will be working on your health as well as saving money on transport (and gym membership). When it comes to nutrition, think about your five a day: a rainbow of fruit and veg is likely to contain the micronutrients your skin needs for optimum health, but focus on eating more kale, spinach, pumpkin, carrots and sweet potatoes for an extra boost. Healthy fats are also packed with vitamin E, which is great for supple, young-looking skin. Avocados are incredibly fashionable at the moment, so enjoy them on wholegrain toast with a little chilli and lemon juice- while oily fish, nuts, and seeds are also great for your skin. Check out our Blog on Detox, getting fit and eating clean: > It s detox season again! 5

6 Skincare Treatments for Men If you're eating and living right -and exercising- but still experiencing skin trouble, it could be due to past lifestyle factors, genetics, or simply due to the passing of time. Skin rejuvenation treatment at Beyond Beauty, Birmingham's premier skincare specialist, include anti-ageing and wrinkle-reducing programmes. Carried out by fully qualified and certified beauty therapists, Ellipse IPL and laser treatments work to renew and refresh the skin, removing visible signs of ageing. Hands and faces are popular areas for treatment, but upper arms and thighs can also be treated. Wrinkle reducing treatments can also instantly refresh the appearance of skin on the face, too, without the need for invasive options such as injections or surgery. You will be able to return to work the same day, looking better than you have in years. 6

7 What's the Best Way to Take Care of Your Skin? Avoiding smoking and wearing sunscreen are essential for women's skin health, as is a good cleansing and moisturising routine. While premium products can work wonders, there are also simple, affordable ways to maximise the healthy appearance of your skin. For example touching your skin can lead to the transmission of spot-causing bacteria from your hands, so avoid the temptation to touch your face (unless you really have just washed your hands with soap). 7

8 Working out your skin type -which can change with age- is also an important step in taking charge of your skin's appearance. While oily skins require exfoliants to keep spots at bay, dry skin can look papery or wrinkled without a rich moisturiser. Face masks and fragrancefree cleansers usually work well on every type of skin, and removing makeup thoroughly before bed is always a good place to start. Nutrition and Healthy Living 30 minutes of walking per day should be enough to get your recommended amount of moderate exercise- and can be done over a lunch break or on a commute. Lowimpact exercises such as yoga and pilates work well for reducing stress levels, and work for every age and fitness level. It's also important for women to eat plenty of phytoestrogens, which contain a substance similar to the female hormone oestrogen, and can be found in soya beans (also known as edamame), flax seeds, and many fruit and vegetables. 8

9 Omega-3 has been shown to help with skin conditions such as eczema and psorasis, and this nutrient can be found in tasty (and healthy) foods such as salmon, walnuts, flaxseed, and other plant and animal sources. Our bodies can't produce this nutrient naturally, so it has to be obtained through the diet. What Kind of Treatments Can be Used for Good Results? Conditions such as adult acne or excess facial hair, while not life threatening, can cause severe distress and lack of confidence, particularly for women. Treatments for these troubling conditions are available at Beyond Beauty: IPL and laser hair removal is not only pain-free, but has incredibly long lasting results. IPL stands for Intense Pulse Light, and is safer than many at-home treatments- and unlike some, it's also suitable for darker skin. 9

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