Tuesday 14 January 2014

Boy Beauty - A philosophy for men's beauty

Boys can be beautiful too. Real men, on the other hand, are effortlessly sophisticated.

When it comes to building character and defining a look, everyone has to start somewhere. Starting with the basics is a good beginning.  Men's basic skin care should be easy and designed to be superpowered skin solutions, able to handle even the most demanding day to day lifestyles in very few steps needed.  Men who travel, play pro sports, are boardroom jockeys, lift heavy junk, haul logs and wear steel toed boots still think about their skin. They put importance on the health of their skin and looks but may not want to take away from the more important things in life like getting out there and having fun. Hell yeah.  That's what modern poets call swagger. But making it look effortless is key.

Some men know that they can have it all - the physique and the feelings.  Guys on their A-game have their effortless skin regime together. And when they do, you can see their beauty in their eyes, laugh lines and all... ladies dig that.


"I like skin products that are multi-tasking and simple but very effective on my skin. I put it on before work and before I go out.  I takes seconds but really makes a difference."      
-   Barry Dette


MEN'S 10 SECOND BEAUTY TIP #1:  Hydrate your skin.  Don't be lazy. Throw some non-comedogenic facial moisturizer on your skin and reveal that manly glow.  Don't stretch your skin when applying. Task duration: 5-6 seconds to apply

MEN'S 10 SECOND BEAUTY TIP #2: Wear a matte vegetable-based lip balm.  I didn't say gloss, I said 'matte' (hint hint - check yourself). Choose an appropriate balm that can be applied on cheeks as well on a particularly windy or crisp days.  Soya and coconut based balms with a little shea butter are the best.  Task duration: 7.5 seconds to apply


Monday 13 January 2014

Capture Your Beauty Now - Melani Chong for Soyaskin Organic Skin Care


Resolution Revolution 2014

It's a new year and that is exciting on many levels.  A new year brings new outlooks, bigger goals, fresh energy and the drive to become a better person with resolute.  Why set yourself up for failure with extreme annual resolutions when you can set off on a personal path for life change? It doesn't have to be drastic nor severe nor does it need to be achieved within this year. Life change is for life, it's gradual, it's perpetual.

Agree with yourself to like yourself more. Everyday, come up with one small, different thing about yourself and your world that you like. For example, "I like my hair colour", "I'm a good whistler", "I like my wrinkles" and "...hey, that little scar on my forehead is actually really cute".  And if you don't like it, learn to like it, or take steps to change it. A little self love goes a long way and the residual benefits of self love is that it makes you a better lover all 'round.  Blow away all the naysayers, haters and negative love-suckers. Love yourself, love your life, find success, be positive and optimistic (but not unrealistically dumb).

My philosophy: Beauty comes from the inside-out and it is attainable for everyone. Self love is contagious - feel it!!