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With the weather warming up, it’s only a matter of time before summer gets here and the shirts come off at the beach. Are your skin and body up to par? Resolve to get in shape and put your best face forward with these simple summer resolutions.
1. Wear a broad-spectrum sunblock: Even if you’re out in the sun for only a little while, it’s recommended you wear at least an SPF 30 sunblock. Both UVA/UVB rays can leave you looking like a tomato if you’re not careful. Here at MenScience, we have you covered: get $5 off TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30 by entering coupon code sunfun11 at checkout.
2. “Summer”-rize your diet: Summer is a great time for fresh produce and fruits, so take advantage of healthy seasonal offerings. Fresh berries, watermelon and tomatoes are just a few of the many summer fruits and veggies that are low in calories and high in antioxidants, which are great for your skin and overall health. For more info about how antioxidants can help you, read “Antioxidants and Aging.”
3. Cut 250 calories from your daily intake: 250 calories isn’t much, but it adds up over time if you’re looking to lose weight. By eliminating 250 calories, you can lose about a pound every 2 ½ weeks. 250 calories is equal to a grande latte, one glazed donut or 2 small soft drinks. For a list of healthy, low-calorie alternatives, check out “Fat-Burning Foods for Men.”
4. Get a tanned look: You can get a tanned look without ever hitting the beach or tanning salon. A tinted moisturizer like MenScience Facial Tone Enhancer contains natural mineral pigments that can give your skin a healthier appearance – it’s especially helpful for pale complexions and light skin tones.
5. Start a boot camp for your body: If you want to lose more than just a few pounds or gain some muscle, consider starting a boot-camp program, which can keep you accountable and motivated. MenScience Boot Camp is a 6-week detailed program that covers the in and outs of men’s nutrition, men’s fitness and men’s skin care to help you transform your body.
6. Prepare your skin: As the seasons change, so should your men’s skincare routine. Summer heat can do a number on your skin. Make sure you’re exfoliating regularly (a men’s face scrub and men’s body scrub can help), but not immediately before or after sun exposure. Also, use an anti-aging cream for men – sun damage encourages the appearance of aging signs.
7. Prevent summertime acne: Acne is a huge concern in the summer months because the heat and humidity can trigger breakouts, especially back acne breakouts. Stop acne before it happens by using men’s acne pads regularly as well a men’s body scrub. Both products contain salicylic acid, a powerful acne-fighting ingredient recommended by dermatologists.
8. Banish body odor: Higher temperatures means more sweating, which means more opportunities for odor-causing bacteria to make you smell bad. Get rid of body odor by using an unscented deodorant for men with microzeolites, which are minerals that help eliminate odors instead of just masking them.
