FASHION + BEAUTY
LOVE THE SKIN YOU ’ RE IN cont .
LOVE THE SKIN YOU ' RE IN - FOR MEN
THE EVOLUTION OF BEAUTY FOR MEN IS NOTHING SHORT OF PHENOMENAL ; WHAT BEGAN AS A ( DELICATELY SCENTED ) WHIFF OF SUSPICION THAT OUR OTHER HALVES MAY BE POACHING A BIT OF MOISTURISER HERE AND THERE IS NOW AN ENTIRE SLICE OF THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY . FROM HEAD TO TOE , MEN ARE LOOKING AFTER THEIR SKIN , HAIR AND BODIES MORE THAN EVER BEFORE , AND WHY SHOULDN ’ T THEY ? WE ’ VE COMPILED A LIST OF THE BEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE TOP-TO-TOE BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET FOR MEN – A SEX STEADILY PROVING THAT THEY ’ RE NOT THE LESS FAIR .
Hair
Baldness affects around half of men by middle age and while some embrace their hair loss ( step up Bruce Willis ), it can make other feel less confident . Cue , Regrowz : the first all-natural hair regrowth product that has been clinically proven to reduce hair loss on 100 per cent of people . All you have to do is apply the Regrowz Scalp Stimulant in areas where hair loss is evident , top with Restoration Serum and wash off the next morning . £ 39.95 www . regrowz . com
Eyes
Nothing to do with the actor of the same name , Jack Black Protein Booster Eye Rescue is an intensive eye serum to fight ageing ; formulated with peptides and hyaluronic acid to target ageing of the thinner skin around the eyes , it combats the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while firming the skin , reducing puffiness and minimising dark circles . Best used in conjunction with Jack Black Dry Erase Ultra Calming Face Cream , a daily moisturizer infused with skin comforters and anti-irritants . £ 32.00 ; £ 35.00 www . escentual . com
Face
Aimed at men with energetic , busy lives , Active Gold Collagen is a daily liquid supplement enriched with high doses of collagen , hyaluronic acid , and vitamins to nourish the skin from the inside out , therefore increasing hydration and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as plumping the skin and making it glow . Use in tandem with the antioxidant-packed Gold Collagen Hydrogel Mask and you ’ ll take years off . £ 35.99 ; £ 19.99 www . gold-collagen . com
Beard
In 2015 , the beard was voted the sexiest male hairstyle and is a grooming trend that shows no sign of waning . So much so , you can now buy beard oils specifically developed to reduce both scratch and unsightly sniff . Power Health have developed two oils designed to moisturise and soften both the skin and beard , as well as add subtle fragrance . The highly antioxidant warming blend contains black pepper and cypress to cleanse , condition and prevent rough stubble and beard itch . £ 8.99 www . powerhealth . co . uk
Body
Granted , it ’ s likely most men don ’ t slap on moisturiser with the gusto of a woman with newly shaved legs , but it ’ s important to keep rough knees and coarse elbows at bay . Coconoil is bursting with essential fatty acids , which are important building blocks for healthy skin , plus the brand was created as a way to help Sri Lankans get their livelihoods back on track after 2004 ’ s Boxing Day tsunami and uses coconuts grown by locals on the island : philanthropic moisturising . Bravo . £ 5.49 www . coconoil . co . uk
Feet
O ’ Keeffe ’ s for Healthy Feet is a unique formula of moisturising ingredients guaranteed to improve dry , cracked skin on hardworking feet . It contains a high concentration of glycerin that draws in and retains moisture , as well as powerful moisturising ingredient , allantoin , which helps to penetrate thicker , rougher skin . Best of all , it works fast , so no foot is beyond repair . £ 4.70 www . amazon . com
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