Secrets from the industry.
Seasons come and go, but one thing that shouldn’t is your morning routine. You can tell a lot from a person, simply by how they look in the morning: some tired, others fresh faced. How do you become Fresh faced? Here are some industry secrets:
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Teeth
When Rihanna said ‘Shine bright like a Diamond’, she was really talking about Teeth. It is important for you to brush your teeth, people judge them when you talk. Recently, we’ve noticed a lot of guys converting from a manual toothbrush to an electric toothbrush. We cannot stress at how white your teeth will become just from electricity. Yellow teeth can make you feel insecure, which can sometimes make you never want to smile, but with a better toothbrush, you can. Therefore we suggest that every single reader purchases an electric toothbrush, they start from £8. We can guarantee you that you will notice a difference in your teeth within two minutes.
In addition to white teeth it is important to compliment them with toothpaste. Why not be spontaneous?
Try: Marvis Toothpaste, specifically Mint Jasmine (£8 Mankind.com)
2. Facial Scrubs
Look around public transport in the mornings, its easy to see who actually puts an effort in simply by their face. Your face is a trophy. A trophy should be kept clean and from without blemishes, therefore use a facial scrub. A Facial Scrub not only eliminates Grease but spots too. A well known product in America but not here is Cetaphil Skin Cleanser. We at PAUSE have used every facial brand from Kiehls to Clean & Clear to Molton Brown and the only facial wash that’s eradicated both to your spots and grease is Cetaphil.
Cetaphil has a cleanser for all types of skin types:
- Dry
- Normal
- Oily
Try: Cetaphil Skin Cleanser is £9.50 currently on Amazon.com
3. Moisturiser
The focal point for your morning routine should be a Moisturiser. A moisturiser is a shield for your face, it protects, energises and smoothes. Therefore, it’s important to choose the best moisturiser that will shield your face for a long time.
Energise your skin using Nivea Skin Energiser (£9). This was specifically made for those late nights that dry your skin. This product has made my skin feel alive and awake, especially at 6:30 in the morning.
Neutrogena Mositurise Day Cream has a factor 10 suncream, this essentially not only protects you from tanning on those sunny days but also protects you from the effects of Skin cancer and ageing. This also uses the ‘Flower Method’ in which over the day your skin is continuously fed with moisturiser to help refresh and keep it energised. This is available for £8 from Boots.co.uk
Jack Black Double-duty is a moisturising shield that protects in the Winter months against dry skin. This is oil free and thus ensures that your skin does not appear to be glistening in the sunlight. Its £28 price should not put off you as its bottle lasts for an average half a year. Available from Selfridges London & Selfridges Exchange.
Comment below on what you think next weeks article should be on. You can also request questions regarding any grooming topic to [email protected] and we will feature our answers in upcoming posts.
Secrets from the industry.
Seasons come and go, but one thing that shouldn’t is your morning routine. You can tell a lot from a person, simply by how they look in the morning: some tired, others fresh faced. How do you become Fresh faced? Here are some industry secrets:
-
Teeth
When Rihanna said ‘Shine bright like a Diamond’, she was really talking about Teeth. It is important for you to brush your teeth, people judge them when you talk. Recently, we’ve noticed a lot of guys converting from a manual toothbrush to an electric toothbrush. We cannot stress at how white your teeth will become just from electricity. Yellow teeth can make you feel insecure, which can sometimes make you never want to smile, but with a better toothbrush, you can. Therefore we suggest that every single reader purchases an electric toothbrush, they start from £8. We can guarantee you that you will notice a difference in your teeth within two minutes.
In addition to white teeth it is important to compliment them with toothpaste. Why not be spontaneous?
Try: Marvis Toothpaste, specifically Mint Jasmine (£8 Mankind.com)
2. Facial Scrubs
Look around public transport in the mornings, its easy to see who actually puts an effort in simply by their face. Your face is a trophy. A trophy should be kept clean and from without blemishes, therefore use a facial scrub. A Facial Scrub not only eliminates Grease but spots too. A well known product in America but not here is Cetaphil Skin Cleanser. We at PAUSE have used every facial brand from Kiehls to Clean & Clear to Molton Brown and the only facial wash that’s eradicated both to your spots and grease is Cetaphil.
Cetaphil has a cleanser for all types of skin types:
- Dry
- Normal
- Oily
Try: Cetaphil Skin Cleanser is £9.50 currently on Amazon.com
3. Moisturiser
The focal point for your morning routine should be a Moisturiser. A moisturiser is a shield for your face, it protects, energises and smoothes. Therefore, it’s important to choose the best moisturiser that will shield your face for a long time.
Energise your skin using Nivea Skin Energiser (£9). This was specifically made for those late nights that dry your skin. This product has made my skin feel alive and awake, especially at 6:30 in the morning.
Neutrogena Mositurise Day Cream has a factor 10 suncream, this essentially not only protects you from tanning on those sunny days but also protects you from the effects of Skin cancer and ageing. This also uses the ‘Flower Method’ in which over the day your skin is continuously fed with moisturiser to help refresh and keep it energised. This is available for £8 from Boots.co.uk
Jack Black Double-duty is a moisturising shield that protects in the Winter months against dry skin. This is oil free and thus ensures that your skin does not appear to be glistening in the sunlight. Its £28 price should not put off you as its bottle lasts for an average half a year. Available from Selfridges London & Selfridges Exchange.
Comment below on what you think next weeks article should be on. You can also request questions regarding any grooming topic to [email protected] and we will feature our answers in upcoming posts.
As our culture becomes more image conscious, the cosmetic surgery industry has grown considerably, making it one of the few industries to be truly ‘recession proof’. Breast augmentations, liposuction and Botox are increasingly popular, and surgeons are constantly developing new treatments to help people look and feel their best. Here, we take a look at the procedures that are rising into 2015:
Botox
Botox is the most popular injectable anti-aging treatment in the UK, with thousands of procedures carried out every year. The treatment reduces the appearance of wrinkles by relaxing the muscles in the face. The procedure is virtually pain free and patients can expect results to last from 3 to 6 months. The price of the treatment can vary depending on how many areas are being treated, although prices tend to start from around £150. Botox injections are very safe, and side effects are rare.
Hair Transplants
It is anticipated that hair transplants are going to be popular next year – although there are lotions and creams that aim to stimulate hair growth, but where hair loss is moderate to severe, they are not always effective. Hair transplants are a relatively quick procedure which can be performed under local anaesthetic; the surgeon simply removes a strip of scalp that can grow hair, divides it into very small transplants, which are then reinserted into the scalp at regular intervals, or as needed. The hair that is growing on the transplanted scalp will fall out after a week or so, but new hair will begin to grow after a couple of months. Patients can expect to feel tender for at least a week, but after that it is simply a case of waiting for hair to grow.
Vampire Facelift
This procedure may sound scary, but it’s nothing of the sort. The pioneering techniques behind the Vampire Facelift mean that it will be one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the next year – but how does it work? Well, at first, Hyaluronic Acid fillers are used to reshape the face. The surgeon then removes two teaspoons of blood, and isolates cells which control new growth. These are then re-injected into the face, where the stem cells begin to grow new collagen, new fatty tissue and new blood vessels, resulting in a youthful, beautiful appearance.
The New Year will tell if these procedures are going to be as popular as predicted; in 2014 the top surgeries nationwide have been breast augmentation, which leads by hundreds of procedures, followed by Rhinoplasty. Liposuction is another very common surgery, with Vaser Liposuction being the most popular. As technology advances, and surgeries become less intrusive, cosmetic surgery trends will change as techniques and new methods develop.
