Why men are turning to organic skincare

Don't be fooled by the stereotype of a man who doesn't care about the way he looks. Modern men are just as (or at least almost) as concerned with their appearance as women. And healthy skin is a fundamental part of looking great.

For men, skin care is a mere afterthought. Beyond the world of shaving their faces, it is rare for a man to devote time to his skin. Yeah right! These days, skin care is no longer just a woman's concern. We are in the 21st century, and the pressure is on for man to take care of himself. Men are increasingly aware and concerned about the health of their skin. More men than ever are interested in taking care of their skin, and ensuring that they maintain their youthful looks for as long as possible.

Man's blooming desire for beautiful skin is an 8 billion dollar industry. So why are men beginning to catch up with women's interest in beauty products?

Most importantly, everyone wants to retain youthful skin for as long as possible. Along with drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy diet, moisturizing and nurturing the skin is the best way to grow old gracefully.

As we mature, the elastic and collagen, which is the connective tissues that give skin its firmness and elasticity, begin to disappear. Proper skin care is essential to keep this process at bay for as long as possible.

Why Natural and Organic?

More and more men are reacting to the synthetic chemicals used by many high street brands of male grooming products. Therefore they are turning to natural formulations free from unnecessary synthetic ingredients, which will be absorbed by the body.

Switching to organic food in order to avoid consuming toxins is a popular choice. People are also becoming aware that what is put on the skin will always make its way into the blood stream. That means that if skin care products are full of chemicals, they will eventually be flowing through the body. Since the skin can be a mirror for what is going on in the body, the chemicals may once again show up on the skin. It also means that the liver has to work harder to process them.

Organic, chemical free moisturiser means no toxins for the body to deal with, and ultimately, healthier skin.

Organic Products Can Revolutionize Shaving

Nearly 80 percent of men say shaving irritates their skin. Razor burn is actually often "product" burn. Many of the products that are designed for men are poorly formulated and contain far too many irritating ingredients.

These skin irritants make the hair follicle and skin swell, forcing the hair up and away from the skin, supposedly allowing for a closer shave. Unfortunately, the irritation and resulting swelling cause some of the hair to be hidden by the swollen follicle and skin. The swollen skin makes it harder for the stubble to find its way back out. If the hair begins to grow (which it does almost immediately) before the swelling is reduced, the likelihood of ingrown hairs is increased.

Shaving with a razor abrades the skin enough to cause havoc, but then men typically splash an aftershave lotion with irritating ingredients over that broken skin. Think of splashing chemicals on a cut or scrape on your body.

Most organic products are mild and won't irritate the skin, even if there is abrasion.

Conscious products for Conscious Men

Other natural products that men are choosing to use are soaps and shower gels. Aluminum and parabens have been linked to cancer and other health complaints, but deodorants free of them are available specially formulated for men.

Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/024258_beauty_products_health_chemicals.html

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New Instore - 100% Organics

The 100% Organics skin care range is a brand-new totally organic skin care range that is taking the world by storm. Formulated by an expert team of skincare specialists in Cornwall the products use the finest organic natural ingredients in the world, from hand-picked Turkish rose petals, to the unique and transformative Madagascan Tamanu oil.

This range is one of only a handful in the world that are 100% organic Soil Association accredited.

The 100% Organics range looks beautiful, smells beautiful and most importantly, genuinely works.

New Instore - PureMAN - by [A'kin]

Men’s skin differs from women’s. It is twice as oily, has larger pores where bacteria gets trapped, can be more irritable due to shaving, dehydrates easily and has 50% more blood flow.

[A'kin] have selected active ingredients and developed formulas targeting these important differences. Each of the [A’kin] PureMAN products contain specially selected active ingredients from botanical sources. The formulations include naturally derived cleansers such as panama bark and a synergistic blend of 5 cleansers derived from coconut and plant botanicals, which are extremely gentle yet thoroughly cleansing for fresh, clean skin and hair.

The powerful soothing benefits of aloe vera as well as pro vitamin B5 will assist in calming skin sensitivities and irritations. Soften and restore skin moisture with natural moisturising factors (NMFs) such as hydrolysed oats, hyaluronic acid, olive extract and aloe vera.

The anti-oxidant benefits of white tea and vitamin E as well as anthyllis flower extract will help protect the skin from environmental damage and promote healthier and younger looking skin.

The [A’kin] PureMAN range energises skin with ginseng, citrus and spice. These ingredients not only provide a light, refreshing and masculine scent, but also have been purposely selected as most suitable for male skin.