Posts Tagged ‘skin care’

Zinc PCA and Oily Skin

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

men skinToo much oil causes many skin problems like blackheads, pimples and acne.  There are lots of products available especially for oily skin.  Lots of them however, strip the skin leaving it dry and taut.  When too much oil is removed the sebaceous gland will produce more oil.  Zinc PCA is an excellent natural ingredient for dealing with troublesome oily skin. 

Zinc PCA is a combination of zinc and pyrolidone carbozylic acid.  Both are good for the skin, but combined they work even better. 

Studies have shown that zinc PCA can noticeably reduce the amount of sebum on the skin.  It actually regulates the sebum gland so that it doesn’t produce too much or too little oil.  It is great for treating acne.  Zinc PCA is antibacterial and will reduce inflammation and irritated skin.  It cleans the skin deeply.  Oil tends to trap bacteria and dirt.  Zinc PCA washes this bacteria away and clears pores. 

Skin care products containing zinc PCA will soften and moisturize the skin naturally.  It is also a good anti-aging ingredient.  It has been shown to reduce wrinkles.  As far as natural ingredients go, zinc PCA is an excellent all around choice.

Taking Care of Male Skin

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Many men today have finally discovered the need to take care of their skin. The truth is that just as woman’s skin needs special care, so does a man’s. If a man want to become distinguished rather than old looking, it helps to use good skin products to moisturize, exfoliate and protect the skin.

You might think men can just use the same products as women, but there are differences in male and female skin. In men the sebum gland, which produces oil, is more active than it is in women. This leads to oiler skin and more clogged pores for men. This is also the reason some men who tend to have a rougher uneven complexion. If a man has neglected his skin, using the right creams may help to reverse some of the previous damage.

male skincareThe first step that a man needs to take is to protect the skin. Since the sun does more damage than anything else, a lotion with sun screen should always be used. The next step is proper cleansing. Even though men do not wear makeup they should cleanse their face every night to remove oil and grim. And everyone should exfoliate to remove dead skin cells. Shaving does provide some exfoliation, but it is a good idea to do even more so that new healthy cells can grow. Finally, the face looses moisture every day. A good moisturizer will hydrate the skin without making it feel greasy. Always opt for natural products without alcohol or chemicals that usually dry the skin. Some good natural ingredients for men’s skincare are hyaluronic acid to exfoliate and Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps the skin produce collagen. Increased collagen production will reduce wrinkles and give the skin an overall younger appearance.