Late nights, allergies, too much salt, and even stress can cause the unsightly occurrence of puffy eyes.  Thouh we want to believe otherwise, no miracle cream or moisturizer will truly reduce puffiness in the eyes!

So let’s focus on the prevention of puffy eyes.  Here are some simple, "at home" ways to reduce and prevent puffiness.
 

•    Limit your alcohol  and sodium intake, both cause water retention and puffiness.
•    Wash your face with ice cold water every morning (also wake’s you up instantly).
•    Drink plenty of water to clean out your system.
•    Place two slices of cool cucumber on the eyes for several minutes.
•    Moisten two tea bags, chill in refrigerator, and place over eyelids for several minutes.
•    You can also try a soothing eye cream with aloe and vitamin E (to calm the skin).
•    Eye creams and moisturizers may also be the cause, try to pin point what causes the      irritation and terminate use of that product.

Note: If you have chronic puffy eyes (fat sacks) and none of these treatments work, cosmetic surgery may be your only option, which in most cases is highly effective.

"More and more men today are not shy about being fashionable, styling their hair, whitening their teeth, or even wearing makeup. Many male celebrities, actors, and models sit in a makeup chair before making a public appearance. It’s no surprise that with modern society’s emphasis on youth, perfection, and physical attraction, women aren’t the only ones who want to accentuate their best facial features and hide blemishes and scars."
How To apply Makeup as a Man 

This How-To includes 7 simple steps for men to follow when wearing makeup.  It also gives step-by-step intructions for preparing, applying (makeup) and cleansing the skin.

[ Via wikiHow.com ]

Sever sunburns are uncomfortable and quite painful.  The National Library of Medicine suggests these simple ways to sooth a sunburn:  Take a cool shower or bath (putting baking soda in the bathwater also can help soothe sunburn), moisten your skin with lotion (applying aloe vera gel can help cool the skin and relieve pain) and adults may also take an over-the-counter pain reliever, like aspirin or ibuprofen to alleviate the pain and reduce swelling.
 

Not getting the daily "coffee fix" would be like death to some of us.  Unfortunately drinking coffee, tea or smoking cigarettes can cause relentless stains on our teeth.  If you don’t have time to brush, an easy way to fight stains is by biting into a juicy apple!  According to Beauty and Personality Grooming, “the mildly acidic and astringent quality of apples cleanses and brightens your teeth. Chewing foods like apples, celery, sugarcane and carrots, actually help scrub away stubborn stains over time.” 

Certain medications, including some antibiotics and birth control pills, can increase the likelihood of a sunburn (U.S. National Library of Medicine).  Also, being outside during the sun’s peak hours, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or being on reflective sand or water can increase the risk of a severe sunburn.  And yes… tanning beds may also cause serious sunburns [and addictions].

Health Tip: Treating Psoriasis

"Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin.  While there is no cure, psoriasis can be controlled with these common treatments, listed by the National Psoriasis Foundation:

1. Topical ointments and creams, including salicylic acid and topical steroids.

2. Lotions, bath solutions and other nonprescription topical preparations to help soothe symptoms and reduce scaliness.

3. Light therapy, including UVB and lasers.

4. Prescription systemic medications, a term used to describe drugs that affect the entire body. These drugs are usually reserved for people with moderate-to-severe cases."  

[ Via MedicineNet.com ]

To treat acne at home, here’s what you’ll need: two drops of lavender, four drops of chamomile, one drop of lemon, and ½ tsp of carrot.  According to Beauty and Personality Grooming, here’s a simple method using a homemade solution:  First, clean your skin with a mild soap and warm water, then rinse thoroughly with cold water.  Next, massage the oils you’ve mixed together into the skin (without scrubbing or squeezing the pimples).  Finally, apply a hot compress (made by dipping a towel into hot water) to the areas you have applied the homemade solution.  If your skin does not respond to homemade treatments, it is best that you seek professional help for advice.

[ Via Beauty and personality Grooming ]
 

Lee needs help: “I am a 22 year old male, fair skinned and have facial Ulerythema on my cheeks, it has very sharp distinctive edges.  What camouflage or products would you recommend for me in order to achieve the best results?  Is the camouflage visible to the eye?”

About Ulerythema: A skin condition that primarily affects your cheeks and eyebrows, and may cause these areas to be red and bumpy.  Although the cause is unknown, the effects are lasting.  Ulerythema may cause damage to the follicle resulting hair loss (most commonly the eyebrow) as well as scarring.  The condition does however, usually improve with age.  Ulerythema is most commonly found within children and young adults.

Treatment: Most medical treatments for this condition have been unrewarding, however products containing salicylic acid or lactic acid may be helpful in providing short term relief.  Sun protection is highly recommended, frequent exposure to UV aggravates the skin’s delicate condition.

Skinplistic focused on three products that would be effective for this type of camouflage, however the techniques and products we discuss will also be relevant to other camo-concerns.

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