A lot has changed in the world of male grooming. No longer are men shirking the habit in the name of masculinity. Rather they’re embracing it, just like the men of classical Greece.
But there is a slight problem. A lot of us men aren’t built like the Grecian ideal depicted in statues. Not by a long shot. Rather, our bodies are the victims of decades of exposure to a Western lifestyle. All those hours spent eating Wotsits and sitting in front of a desk have taken their toll.
So what can be done about this sad state of affairs? Is there anything that men can do to reverse some of this damage?
Teeth Whitening
Coffee, tea, fruit juices and wine can all discolour our teeth. Over the years, they start to yellow.
Brushing your teeth morning and evening can help reduce plaque and help you avoid cavities. But brushing your teeth alone usually, won’t significantly whiten your teeth. You could opt for whitening toothpaste, of course, but this is usually a slow process that doesn’t make an enormous impact.
The other, faster option is to use whitening kits. Just make sure you follow the instructions and don’t leave the whitening agent on your teeth too long.
Hair Regrowth
There are plenty of products out there that claim to allow men to regrow their hair. But the only truly effective remedy is to go down to a Hair Transplant clinic and have professionals reinstate hair on your scalp. It’s an impressive new technology and something that gives hope to thousands of men blighted by early hair loss. By targeting regions like the crown and the top of the forehead, those who have had transplants often look like much younger men afterward.
Skin Care Regimen
Does your girlfriend or your wife spend a lot of time rubbing various creams into their face? Probably. Do you know why they do it? Probably not.
When it comes to skincare, there are some different products out there. In your arsenal, you should have an exfoliant. This is a product that will remove dead skin and debris from your skin and expose a fresh layer of skin cells to the atmosphere. After that, you should have an anti aging cream, designed to plump up the skin and make it more supple and youthful. And finally, you can use cosmetics for men, designed to conceal blemishes and problem areas.
Combined, all three serve as your daily skin care regimen.
Shaving
These days, men have a lot more options when it comes to shaving. Many men opt for the so-called five o’clock shadow. But there’s a fine line between looking hip and looking bad. Make sure that you plan your stubble. Bits of long, wispy hair sticking out of your neck isn’t going to look good.
Fresh Breath
Nothing is more of a turn off for other people than a man with stinky breath. Often brushing isn’t enough to get rid of the problem, and you may have to go and see your dentist.