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A secret has been revealed in
the news over the past few weeks. I was a part
of that secret. What was the secret you ask? Men
are now using skin care products as a part of
their daily activities!
I started a few months ago due to something I
learned about myself. I had my picture taken.
Not just a standard picture. I had my picture
taken with a special ultraviolet camera and light
that shows damaged skin due to excessive sun exposure.
First they took a picture of my face with standard
light. Although not a flattering picture, it looked
like I expected. Then they took a picture of my
face with the ultraviolet light. What did I look
like? I looked like I had a face FULL of freckles.
Only these freckles weren't the cute ones that
would have showed up in the first picture. They
showed that I have a significant amount of sun
damage. I guess my early years of working and
playing outside all summer long with little or
no sun protection is catching up with me.
It is common knowledge that sun damaged skin will
cause premature signs of aging skin (wrinkling,
"leathery" appearance and feel, etc.) as well
as being a cause of skin cancer. So, I decided
to do something about it. One of those things
is to take better care of my skin. I am using
skin care products that have a sunscreen built
in. These same products also contain enzymes that
can help speed cell renewal in sun damaged skin.
Yes, the secret is out. I am using skin care products
every day. My wife says my complexion is also
better because of it. I look forward to having
my picture taken in the future. Maybe my complexion
isn't the only thing that is improving.
About the Author:
Roger Carr lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia and
is a contributing author to the Sun Clothing, etc.
monthly newsletter. Sun Clothing, etc. offers a
full line of UPF and SPF rated sun protection swimwear,
clothing, hats, cabanas, sunscreen and accessories
for the entire family. You can browse the store
and sign up for the free newsletter at http://www.sunclothingetc.com.
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