Geek Adonis

Contact Us:
susan@geek-adonis.com
919-423-7796

Advice

By

Skin Care for Men? YES!

One of the most fun parts about being an Image Consultant for men is that I get to talk to my clients about things they really don’t think about…like skin care for men. “Yes, of course I wash my face!” But using what type of product? And do you moisturize? And does that moisturizer contain an SPF of 15 or above? And what about at night…do you wash your face and then use a nighttime skin cream?

So many questions! I’ll cover the basics here to get you started. And I really, really hope that you’ll do a little research into what type of skin you have (dry? oily? blemishes?) and then get yourself into an effective skin care routine.

After you wake up and have the morning cup o’ joe, wash your face with a mild facial cleanser (no bar soaps please!). Then apply your moisturizer with SPF of 15 or higher. You can even invest in an eye cream that helps with undereye puffiness, dark circles and lines. Of course, if you’re going to be spending the day outside then by all means use a true sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF 30 to really protect your skin against the sun’s rays– sun exposure is the number one culprit for aging and wrinkled skin.

And at bedtime ‘take the day’ off by cleansing your skin of all the pollutants and other stuff that tend to accumulate on your face during the day (think: sweat). Use your mild facial cleanser and follow up with a specially formulated nighttime cream that contains some percentage of retinol. Just as sleep renews your body and spirit it also renews your skin so give it a fighting chance by cleansing and applying a product that will help it rejuvenate. You’ll be amazed at the difference in your skin when you greet the morning!

As with all things consumer, there are products that range from the big box store prices to some really pricey stuff online and at better department stores. It can be overwhelming and confusing! There are skin care products for men to fit most any budget. Nivea Skin Care for Men is a good choice and is available at Target and Walmart for a very reasonable price. Clinique and Jack Black are also excellent and you can get a helpful consultation for these products and skin care in general at one of the area department stores.

So go out there now and learn what we women have known for a long time: taking care of your skin results in a healthier, brighter complexion…people will notice and say, ‘wow, you look great!’ And who doesn’t want that?

By Leave a Comment

Dress like you really mean it!

Geek Adonis Singapore Style

Hey everyone, I’ve been on a two-week hiatus, otherwise known as a dream trip to southeast Asia…which I highly recommend when you have an overwhelming desire to experience travel time of about 24 hours :). All kidding aside, I can definitely say that this part of the world has so much to offer: culture, geography, warm hospitable people and GREAT FOOD.

My first stop was in Singapore which led me quite naturally to this latest blog post! Singapore is a modern and bustling place, full of commerce, activity and a diverse population. The city-state is located very near the equator and so has a pretty temperate climate. There is much outdoor activity and nowhere is this more evident than down by the riverfront where many restaurants and shops are located.

I spent much of my time on the riverfront where the people-watching is at its best. I loved seeing people jogging, parents with strollers, and of course all the guys walking by in all manner of dress! And it didn’t take long for a pattern to emerge…

The men who were dressed in shirts and slacks which fit them well and were flattering in color strolled by with their heads held high…shoulders back, taking long, confident strides. Their self-confidence was palpable! And I’m pleased to say that there were plenty of them. By contrast, the men who wore more ill-fitting clothing more or less trudged along with shoulders slightly slumped, often looking down at the ground instead of straight ahead and making eye contact with others that they met.

I began to ponder the question: do the men who dress to enhance their appearance do so because they inherently know that it works? Or does the outfit itself help to provide that type of attractive self-confidence? Conversely, does an ill-fitting wardrobe mask a lack of self-confidence and so the wearer doesn’t want to attract attention and wants to remain unnoticed…and to project an image that is actually pretty negative about himself and quite possibly his outlook on life?

I’m certainly not a psychologist but I’ve been in this business long enough to understand that there are many factors that affect our choices regarding the image we present to the outside world. Our physical appearance is the first impression that others will form. Why not make it a positive one by focusing a little bit of time on how we look? I truly believe that we all feel better about ourselves when we take some time to make sure that the image we project is a bright and confident one!

Pretty soon this focusing time will become second nature and will automatically be built into your daily routine. What a great way to start the new year — by becoming a new you! Until next time…keep it stylish!