What to do during the Night?

Many people have been asking me: "Hey bitch can I get you number? ........." Oh shit wrong question hahaha! Anyways, today we are going to talk about the importance of having a Nightly Regime. Actually why?

Have a good night sleep man!

Unlike in my previous posts regarding Daily Facial Regime which can be read  here, here and here; I want this one to be brief and concise as much as possible. So what is the importance? You see, having a Daily Facial Regimen is not enough...for Daily Facial wash only works in daytime duh! No really, Not all products you use are effective in 25 hour basis, some only works in daytime and some works best on night time where aggression is minimal.

What is your Daily Facial Regimen?

What do you do to keep pimples/blackheads at bay? You know what they say:

"Prevention is the Key"

You know, when people asked me what I do, I'd say this and that and they'll say: "Hey, isn't it like overkill or over to top or just simply paranoid?" And I was like: "Well I'm not done talking yet"

It is only natural for us to have pimples on face, body etc. especially when we reach the stage of puberty, I'm sure that most people does (and there are also some are fortunate enough that are "immune" to acne breakouts). Okay so, whats with the quotation up there? That's a quote I learned from watching a video on YouTube and i forgot what video was it but then again I'm using it for it has a really great meaning, you know, lets say an example, why fix broken toy when you can prevent it from breaking? Get the meaning? Its our face, why let acne breaks in our face when we can prevent it from coming?

Pimples are indeed one of the problems teens are facing today.

"How am I going out with this Zit on my forehead?!"

"Great I have a date tonight and..whats with this over sized pore Uggh!"

Well, based on studies Men are indeed "more" prone to acne breakouts due to their large pores on their face making their pores more vulnerable to dusts and pollution and considering our modern age, men have to take care of themselves as women take care of themselves! 

So now what's you day-to-day skin care regimen? I'm going to tell mine first so here goes.

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For my Facial Foam, I use L'oreal Men Expert Pure and Matte Bright Charcoal Black; While I was browsing the stocks although there are a lot of products to choose from this one got me, I read the description and it was nice, it has Salicylic Acid by the way, Salicylic Acid is used to help clear and prevent pimples and skin blemishes in people who have acne. This is my everyday cleanser, why? I happen to like the black stuff and since it contains Salicylic Acid I don't have to worry much of acne breaking out and I also like the musky scent from it; you will actually smell it if you smell it directly.

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For my Exfoliator, I use 2, one in the morning after waking up and one before going to sleep. I'm talking about St. Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish and Blackhead Control, at first time of using St. Ives, I find this really icky, its so textures as if I'm using sand as an exfoliator so I changed this to St. Ives Apricot Scrub Invigorating, although both are somewhat the same in texture, this one is more gentle less friction on the face so I like this more. I only use this every morning, I rarely skip this regimen.

The other one I use is Loreal Men Expert Pure and Matte Anti-Clogged Pores Exfoliating Gel, this one when i first bought this I thought its expired. Really! Because when I shook it Its like what the, and when I tried it on there's no Bubbles coming out! Well, actually I only bought this because of the comments flying around in this product so I decided what the heck, I'll give this a shot and walla! It turns out to be just good. The scene was nice too the texture is fine and the after wash effect is nice too, it leaves your skin refreshed somewhat tight but it will ease off then leaves your skin soft and smooth.

Third will be my Toner, yes. Actually I only started using toner when I read this on a blogsite (once again, I forgot what was the site but I'll try to give to you the link as soon as I figured it out) but don't be confused with astringent - toner idea for Toners are  primarily used to clarify the skin, keep the skin hydrated and moisturized, refresh tired complexions, improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines. While Astringents are used to remove dead skin cells, reduces acne and controls oil. Astringents are good for Oily skin for it gives Matte look while Toners are for sensitive skin which is made from alcohol free ingredients.

Well, right now I still have this Toner with me Neutrogena Alcohol-free Toner by which reminds me that I should have brought an astringent for i have an oily skin but I don't like alcohol or chemical based astringent onto my face so I decided to try this "alcohol free" toner, well this toner gives a hospital like scene which you'll love, and yes, it does gives off a filmy look onto my face as If I have plastic wrapped onto my face (literally, after few hours wearing it on, and when I looked at the mirror ---*gasp!*).

Fourth is my Mask/Pack. I use this once a week or 2 when I feel like it (I have a pretty tight schedule). I use Himalaya Neem Face Pack, by the way, Neem packs are absolutely good for Oily skin types for this absorbs all oil in your skin for 1-2 days, no kidding! I've tried this once and at first I have my doubt but after the application and rinsed it well fort he whole day I feel oil free! Only thing in this Neem pack is the smell and the tightness, It smells like pure chemical and when the pack hardens you can barely smile or open you mouth but the after effect is nice, oil free, smooth, soft skin. What could you ask for? Also I happen to you Himalaya Purifying Mud Pack and it was nice too. Nicer than the Neem pack but not better, nicer because its not too tight and the smell is not that bad. 

Fifth is optional though, I use Purederm Nose Pore strip whenever blackheads accumulate onto my nose. Only thing is I'm not quite satisfied with the tightness, only 40-60% of black heads are lifted off but then again at least blackheads are lifted off huh?

Some other optional includes Moisturizer, for me I no longer use it for I use toner (and soon astringent)  and it keeps my skin hydrated but to those who have an oily skin a Moisturizer that is water based of gel type is suitable for you rather than creams for creams have oil and if you use that on an oily type skin the oil will just double while gel type moisturizers will just be absorbed by the skin which reminds me, try using Loreal Men Expert Anti- Regreasing Moisturizer it helps subdue oil while keeping your skin light, smooth and oil free.

That is all, I do hope you like this blog. Don't forget to Subscribe and follow!

Simple Tips for a Healthy and Blemish free skin

Nowadays, men have to take good care of their face as much as girls do. In the Part 2 of "Keeping your Face Fresh and Invigorated for Men" I'll share with you what to do to and not to to avoid skin blemishes. Hope this helps!

1. "A healthy and fit body is a healthy face!" -Working out, attending Yoga Sessions, going to gyms etc. will greatly help in making your face healthy too you know? So why don't you start by giving me 20 push-ups now!?

2. "I'm a man, I eat everything!" -Yeah...this one is true, even a half eaten pizza on a coffee table will still be our interest huh? But do you know that eating healthy foods and avoiding (or limiting the consumptions of) Oily and Spicy foods will help preventing acne breakouts (since everyone is different, one can eat as much oily food he wants while the other can't resist oily foods, like me I'm Peanut intolerant/allergic so eating too much will cause pimples and such.)

3. "I love party! Staying up late, getting drunk, go home and sleep!" -Yeah... parties, nothing is better than partying all night and rest couple of hours and start all over again. But our skin has its limitations too and it is important to at least clean or wipe your face with damp cloth (but not encouraged to do that, cleaning is better). Party dusts, smokes not only causes blemishes but also allergic reactions too!

4. "Those pesky people at work makes me crazy!" -Chill out! Stress out and relax! Scientifically speaking, frowning and such will make you look older because you'll be using to much facial muscles thus making your face soggy and...old. So smile and rest then go back.

5. "Drink 8-12 glasses of water a day." -I cannot stress this anymore. Ever since 1st grade out teachers already telling us to drink water like 8 to 12 glasses to clean our system, which is true and it also helps hydrate our face making our face hydrated and less oilier.

6. "Bloodletting for a cleaner face?!" -Yes, you read it right! Some people who have pimply skins on face and/or back probably have an overused/dirty blood so bloodletting will help you out. Don't worry your the blood lost will be replaced by a newer one thus making your blood cleaner! Not only you made your self cleaner but also you've helped someone else too!

7. "Make your face free from.anything!" -Touching your face, making your hair touch your face will contribute in making your skin pimply. How come? You hands probably touched a lot of things gathering lots of unseeable germs and making your hands pass all the germs and bacterias on your face (didn't you saw the Lysol Bleach Commercial?). My hair what about it? Our hair can also be dirtied by dusts, pollution and oil (and hair wax/cream/gel etc.)