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5 Reasons Why Guys Should Take Care of Their Skin

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An awful lot of dudes lump skin care in the same category as laundry and conversations about the state of their relationship – i.e. not something they want to dwell on for too long. The problem with that approach is that it can cause problems later in life. Just because a man’s skin is rougher and tougher than a woman’s skin, it doesn’t mean it is immune to the ravages of sunlight, aging, and pollution. Yes, even men need to spend a bit of time each day looking after their complexion!

Anti-Aging

There is no escaping the aging process. Eventually, we all get old and wrinkly. Men are lucky in many respects as they do tend to age better. If you check out a silver fox like George Clooney or Richard Gere, you can see how that pans out, but whilst good genes count for a lot, moisturizer also makes a big difference.

Invest in a good quality moisturizer from a reputable skincare range for men. Use it daily, preferably after cleansing your skin using a product from the same range. You should notice the difference in a few weeks.

Prevent Sun Damage and Melanoma

Men are not immune to sun damage. Sitting out in the harsh midday sun may make you feel manly, but thirty years later, your lovely skin will probably resemble shoe leather and you could be dealing with a skin cancer diagnosis.

Pay attention to the headlines and start protecting your skin from sun damage. Use a good quality sun cream that is suitable for your skin type. The fairer your skin, the higher the SPF should be.

Chicks Love Smooth Skin

Women love an ‘Alpha Male’ type. We drool over men like Aiden Turner of Poldark fame, shirtless, scything a field in the sun. There is something incredibly manly about fresh sweat and hard toil. What we don’t like, however, is the harsh rasp of rough skin and a complexion like an old boot.

To attract women, you need to pay attention to your skin. It may feel like a waste of time and somehow “unmanly”, but chicks really dig soft skin. We hate stubble rash against our sensitive skin and if we stroke your cheek, we much prefer it if your face feels soft and smooth.

Boost Your Career

We are shallow and looks matter. In the workplace, people judge us on our looks just as much as our talents so do not underestimate the power of personal grooming. First impressions count. You are more likely to score a promotion or a new job if you look the part, so pay attention to personal grooming if you want to climb the career ladder.

Save Money

Cosmetic surgery is expensive. If you don’t look after your skin, you could end up dipping into your pension fund to pay for Botox or anti-aging skin treatments later in life, so make sure you use the right skin care products. Afterall, wouldn’t you rather spend your cash on a fast car or holidays?

The moral of this story is this – take care of your skin and it will take care of you!

Tips On How To increase Testosterone

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There are a lot of men that for one reason or the other have issues with their testosterone and they need to get it up and running again. There are a lot of people that know that they have this issue but don’t want to see a doctor or take any medicines to increase their testosterone levels. And it’s normal; a lot of people would prefer to do things naturally wherever they can (myself very much included). And the good news is that yes indeed, you can increase your testosterone levels naturally! This post will show some ways you can naturally increase your testosterone levels.

  1. Exercising! This is something that really can help in so many ways, can fight off so many diseases and such that you’d normally deal with that you won’t have to worry about if you exercise. A review showed that if you’re exercising regularly you will have higher testosterone levels. Even in the elderly! Reaction time increases as well, which is great too! Research shows that even obese men who have an increase in physical activities can give more benefits than a normal weight loss diet in connection with increasing the testosterone.
  2. Research shows that long time stress can elevate cortisol in the body, which in turn reduces testosterone. It’s like a teeter totter: one goes up, the other goes down, that sort of thing. And when you’re stressed it’s likely you may eat more food, and gain weight and bad body fat, which too influences your testosterone. You need to have a diet with whole foods, good consistent exercise, and sleep well. These will help testosterone levels. You might want to follow a diet plan such as tasteaholics, which provides some tasty and healthy snacks, many of which are great for boosting testosterone.
  3. Get out in the sun! When you’re in the sun you’re open to Vitamin D being absorbed and if you’re getting a good level of Vitamin D then you’ll see testosterone levels increase, which is obviously great! Even in the elderly;Vitamin D optimizes testosterone levels and that can lead to a risk in falling. Plus, it’s just fun to be out in the sun, so make sure you’re out as often as you can be.
  4. Get plenty of good sleep. We mentioned sleep already and it needs to be emphasized again. It’s just as good for your body as exercising and diet. The amount of sleep you may need varies; some people need more, some need less. But it has been found that if you sleep for at least 5 hours a night you’ll see a 15% drop in testosterone levels. Other studies show that for each hour above that you can get per night (6, 7, 8 whatever your number may be) you’ll see a 15% raise in testosterone levels. 7 to 10 hours per night is the best for the levels you want to reach.
  5. Amazing as it is, playing video games is one way in which men can actually raise their testosterone levels according to recent research. Quoted by GamerBolt – “Video games bring about human-to-human competitiveness which is one of the reasons for this phenomenon”.
  6. Another interesting area that can potentially boost testosterone is finances. Simply put, money translates to freedom, feelings of power, higher social status, and a stress-free life. On the other hand, those in debt or seeking  credit, are sure to find the opposite effect happens; testosterone is suppressed. This means that you should lower stress and aim for financial freedom – if only it was that easy.

These are some practical, natural tips you can follow to increase your testosterone levels. Why should you do this? From age 25 to 30 a man’s testosterone level drops naturally, and that is bad because a drop-in testosterone levels links to obesity and an increased risk of death or getting other diseases. So, it’s very important to have those levels be in good shape. Do what you can, naturally, and get those levels up (or maintain them!).