Friday, January 30, 2009

Dear Essentially Major...

Q. I’ve been using my girlfriend’s skin products to wash my face. She says there's not a difference and I can use what she uses, is this true? Is a man's skin the same as a woman's?

A. No, a man's skin isn't the same as a woman's. Men's skin tends to be thicker and oilier so ingredients need to be stronger for men. That's why you can't just borrow her stuff. Look for products that are especially formulated for men.
(Here are a few editor's picks to get you started)

US$12.50
Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap

This highly efficient scrub soap made with sloughing Bran and Oatmeal, thoroughly cleanses skin and facilitates the exfoliation of dead surface cells, helping to alleviate roughness on tougher areas such as elbows and heels.

http://www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P211031/P211031_hero.jpg

US$30
John Varvatos Face Scrub

John Varvatos Facial Scrub is skin-refining exfoliator that removes dead surface skin cells, fights blackheads, and cleans pores revealing fresher, healthier-looking skin. It also works to balance skin by preventing moisture loss and helps prevent free-radical damage as well.


US$12
Clinique Scruffing Lotion

Removes dead flakes from the skin's surface. Helps skin renew itself faster. Controls excess oil; lessens chance of pore-clogging, trouble spots. Custom-fit for all skin-types.

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