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Ultimate Guide To Men's Skincare – 2nd Edition 2017 – Copyright Real Men Real Style
Ultimate Guide To Men’s Skin Care
Written by: Antonio Centeno
2nd Edition 2017
Contents
Copyright, Legal Notice and Disclaimer
Chapter 1:A Man’s Guide To Lotion

Help! What’s in these chemical names?
Chapter 2: Nine Tips to Dealing With Winter Dry Skin

#1 Take Warm Showers (NOT Hot!)
#2 Take Fewer and Quicker Showers
#3 Use Gentle Soap
#4 Don’t Use a Washcloth or Loofah
#5 Only Wash the Key Areas of Your Body
#6 Use Moisturizers for Dry Skin in Winter
#7 Experiment With Products
#8 Use A Humidifier
#9 Drink 8 Glasses Of Water
Chapter 3: A Man’s Guide To Anti-Aging Creams

5 Factors To Consider Using Anti-Aging Cream
Anti-Aging Moisturizers – Why bother?
Are All Moisturizers The Same?
Facial Lotion Vs. Anti-Aging Creams
When To Start Using Anti-Aging Products?
Ingredients Proven To Reduce Signs Of Aging
How To Slow The Process Of Aging

Tips When Purchasing Anti-Aging Products
Oily Versus Dry Skin Type Anti-Aging Creams
$200 Or $5? Spending on Anti-Aging Creams
Anti-Aging Moisturizers For Men That Antonio Recommend
Final Words From Antonio
Chapter 4: Men’s Facial Skin Problems

Facial Redness (Small Problem) –
Male Acne – (Potentially an issue – visit a medical professional if
you’re older than 25 or it’s severe)
Rosacea – (See a doctor – this is not something you’ll fix with an
aftershave gel)
Chapter 5: An Interview About Skin Care For Men

RMRS Interview with Sam Hossa.
Check out our RECOMMENDED courses:
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Chapter 1: A Man’s Guide To Lotion
Chapter 1:A Man’s Guide To Lotion

Hand, face, and body lotion – aren’t these tools used by girly men?
I mean a real man washes his hands with gasoline, showers under a
waterfall only after the hunt, and eats his meat raw.
OK, so I enjoy a medium raw steak – but when it comes to skincare I

do believe a man needs to take care of this essential body system.
Failure to do so – especially if abused – can lead to very painful

consequences later on in life.
The problem: Most guys do not think about skin lotions & skin
conditioners.
We know more about the engine of a 2000 Sprint ST than the

chemicals in our hand lotion (if we even own any).
“Skincare products” just don’t have a very manly feel, no matter how
hard advertisers try.
But the reality of it is that

most men with good skin
past the age of 40 are using
something to help it stay
that way.
There’s no one male

skincare product that will
make your skin look great
forever, but there are
definitely things you can be
doing to keep yourself a
little smoother and cleaner
day-to-day.
Help! What’sin
these chemical
names?
The first thing you notice
about most men’s skincare
products is the long string of
words you don’t understand. They’re supposed to be great for your
skin but mostly they just sound like your senior chem paper. Don’t
panic.
The basic compounds that you’ll see in higher-quality male

skincare products:
Alcohols: There’s a broad family of alcohols used in skin products.

Some are made from ethyl alcohol and are astringents — chemicals
that scour your skin. These can be harsh and shouldn’t be used in
more than very small quantities.
Milder “fatty” alcohols like lanolin (the chemical that gives sheep’s
wool its distinctive scent and water-resistance) help strengthen and
moisturizeskin.
Alpha hydroxy acids: AHAs are a mild acid that help clear away
dead skin cells and smooth your skin out.
They’re naturally found in a lot of fruit products. Because they’re

very mild they work better when they’re applied regularlyrather
than as emergency treatment.
Antioxidants: We’ll try to keep it simple.
When the collagen in your skin breaks down it forms wrinkles more
easily.
One of the things that destroys collagen are unstable oxygen

molecules called “free radicals” produced by UV light and a lot of
kinds of urban pollution.
Antioxidants, as the name suggests, help neutralize those oxygen

molecules and keep the skin protected.
These are some of the best general treatments for men’s skin, and
they can be found in literally hundreds of thousands of products,
natural and synthetic.
Unfortunately not every product tells you what’s in it or why that

ingredient is good for your skin.
We recommend looking for manufacturers that list both the

ingredient (i.e., “apple pressings”) and its function (natural source of
AHAs, in this case).
The actual tube is usually too small, of course, so check a company’s

website out.
Generally speaking, if they’re not up front about what’s in the

product it’s because they know it’s not that great for you.
Hand Lotions: Staying soft while staying strong
Soft skin is nice, but no man wants to find himself applying hand
moisturizers more often than
his wife.
For working men there’s an

even more practical concern
— calluses are there for a
reason. You don’t want skin
that tears on the job.
Most of the non-violent
damage to our hands comes
from drying and chapping.
The oil ducts on our palms

and fingers are very small.
Since our skin needs oil to

stay supple and prevent
cracking and chafing, you
want a hand product that
puts plenty of oil back in —
more than you’d want on
your face or the rest of your
body.
Nut oils, dairy, and mild

alcohols are all good
ingredients in hand creams.
Vitamins A & E can help keep

the skin feeling softer as well,
but you’re really looking for
some good sources of fatty
oils to keep the dryness off.
Jack Black makes an excellent

hand lotion that I have tried
and really like – you can grab
it here.
Lotion bars are an option –

especially for travelers.
Body Lotions: Mild all-over

care
Body lotions might be the

toughest sell for a lot of men.
No one likes chapped hands,

and we all know the value of
having a clean and healthy-looking face, but why worry about
everything under the clothes?
Comfort is a big part of it. If you’re blessed with naturally healthy

skin you might be all right day to day, but the reality is that a lot of
men are enduring itchy, sweaty, or otherwise uncomfortable skin.
And it makes you fidget more than you think, so a good skin lotion is
helping your nice clothing look better too — or at least get yanked
and rumpled a lot less.
A good body lotion should have some AHAs or other mild acids to
help get rid of dry, dead skin before it causes any itching.
You’ll also want a small-molecule oil that can really sink into the
skin and stay there. Natural nut oils like shea or jojoba work well.
Stay away from petroleum products like Vaseline — the molecules

are so large they don’t absorb into the skin, leaving it greasy-feeling
and potentially clogging pores as well.
Face Lotions: Fighting oil without drying
Men’s faces can actually wind up needing more care than women’s,
at least for regular shavers (and if you don’t at least trim regularly
you probably need to start with more basic articles than this one).
Shaving is a daily abuse of the skin that can roughen it prematurely

if you don’t add a bit of maintenance care in there as well.
A good face lotion can go on immediately after you shave, in the

place of alcohol-heavy aftershaves that dry the skin out too much.
You’re looking for something that will close the pores up and keep
your skin oil-free without drying it out.
Mint, menthol, and eucalypts all provide a bit of natural astringency

without drying you out.
Some mild nut oils will moisten the skin but have a small, simple
molecular structure that won’t clog pores.
If you have trouble with acne or oily skin you can use a product that
includes mildly absorbent ingredients like cotton or clay dust.
The Cardinal Rule of Men’s Skin Products: Know what’s in it and

what it does for you.
Skin products aren’t going to cost you anything on the scale of a new
suit or even a shirt, but they do add up over time.
You want to get something tangible back for that money.
If you’re buying a product you should know what the active

ingredients are, what sort of chemicals those ingredients are, and
what that kind of chemical does to your skin.
If that’s not listed or available anywhere on the packaging or the

company’s website, you don’t know what you’re spending your
money on.
Maybe it’s good and maybe it’s not, but regardless of how many
stars it gets on Amazon (and companies often pay people to
artificially inflate those ratings) you’re still buying a pig in a poke.
Do you think hand lotions can be used on the face? Watch this video
to find out.
Chapter 2: Nine Tips to Dealing With

Winter Dry Skin
Chapter 2: Nine Tips to Dealing With

Winter Dry Skin
Winter is here
If you live in a cold climate,

you don’t need me to
remind you howmuch the
winter weather can damage
your skin.
Most men suffer dry and

itchy skin due to cold
weather. They see it on the
ankles, face, forearms, and
hands.
It’s time to take action

against the cold and provide
protection for your skin
during winter’s hurrah.
Here are 9 tips that have

proven to be effective in dealing with dry skin during winter.
If you incorporate this into your daily life, you will notice some
significant changes in a short amount of time.
#1 Take Warm Showers (NOT Hot!)

Please note the key term
used here is “warm” not hot
showers.
Hot showers should be

avoided in the winter as
they strip the body of the
essential oils needed to
keep your body lubricated,
which acts as a defense
against cold temperatures.
Not only will your skin

benefit from warm showers,
your muscles can benefit
from them as well.
In a 2009 study involving

roughly 360 people who
immersed themselves in
lukewarm to cool water after
training found many benefits.
Specifically, researchers found that 24-minute cycles in the water

was effective in relieving sore muscles one to four days after
exercise.
Turn down the temperature in your next shower for an easy win for
your dry skin this winter.
#2 Take Fewer and Quicker Showers

One shower a day is ideal and your best bet would be to stick with
this schedule.
If you live an active lifestyle consisting of sports and regular trips to

the gym, you will obviously have to shower more often.
If this is the case, key the duration of the showers to a minimum The
length of your showers actually acts the same as having a hot
shower, stripping the essential oils from your skin leaving you dry
and itchy.
#3 Use Gentle Soap

Soap can cause all sorts of havoc to your skin – especially in the
winter.
A recent study by leading dermatologists detail how soap residue

causes skin irritation that further compounds when you throw cold
weather into the mix.
When you are looking to buy some soap at your local store, the first
thing you are going to want to check out is the list of ingredients.
Any soaps that have perfumes, antibacterial components or
deodorants should raise some red flags.
Instead – look for soaps that have natural ingredients. A key tip is if
you cannot pronounce the list of ingredients, it probably is not
worth using on your body.
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#4 Don’t Use a Washcloth or Loofah

Most of us have been using a washcloth for our entire lives.
It makes you feel clean by literally it strips your top layer of skin off!.
It also is one of the main causes of dry skin in men.
Like most things on this list, the main factor here is that using a
washcloth or loofah strips the oils from your skin leaving you at risk
of dry and itchy skin during the winter time.
So no loofah or washcloth? What to use? Instead use your hands to

wash your body.
It’s a tried and true way & isn’t so harsh on your skin!
#5 Only Wash the Key Areas of Your Body

We all like to be clean but
sometimes things go a little
overboard.
Washing yourself with soap

too much can be damaging
especially those who wash
themselves more than one
time a day.
Instead of washing every

single body part with soap,
focus in on the key areas
such as your armpits, crotch
area, and your feet.
In a nutshell, areas of your

body that tend to sweat a
lot are the areas that soap is
advisable.
This will result in you still being clean without causing much-needed
irritation due to soap residue. You will also be able to save a few
bucks in the bank without the overuse of soap.
#6 Use Moisturizers for Dry Skin in Winter

There is a reason that men more than ever are incorporating a
moisturizer to the skin care regime.
A new study from Mintel proves this fact.
Specifically, 58% of men

aged 18-24 say they use a
daily facial moisturizing
product.
Statistics are even better for

the 25-34 group as 63% use
some form of facial cream.
During the winter, this is

extra important as water,
soap and cold weather all
take a toll on your skin.
A moisturizer will combat

these elements, seeping into
your pores providing
protection from the cold
and revitalizing your skin’s
essential oils.
#7 Experiment With Products

There are hundreds of products on the market to protect your skin.
They range from creams to oils and each of them provide you with
different strengths and weaknesses depending on your skin type.
Next time you are out shopping for some skin care products, pick a
product and turn it over.
How quickly does the liquid reach the bottom?Look for a thicker
liquid as this will act like a coating to your skin, providing
protection.
Liquids that are too fluid mean they are highly diluted with water
and won’t provide much benefits in the cold weather.
#8 Use A Humidifier
Most of the tips we discussed so far had to do when you are in the
bathroom.
Given that we spend more time outside of the bathroom than in (we
hope at least!) this next one is pretty important.A humidifier is a
great way to fight against dry air in your house.
You should look into getting at least one in your home or two if it
spans over 1,600 square feet.
Ideally, your goal should be to have each room in your house range
for 45%-55% moisture.
This will ensure dry air won’t have an impact on your skin.
#9 Drink 8 Glasses Of Water

Quite possibly our favorite tip here at RMRS.You should aim to drink
at least 8 glasses of water a day.
The point is, you want your body to use its natural moisturizers and
replenish the essential oils you lose throughout the day.As an
alternative, you can look into eating fruits and vegetables that have
high water content such as cucumbers and celery.
The simple task of drinking water is often forgotten but can provide
huge benefits if you take the effort to drink more of it.
In conclusion – taking care of your skin should be priority

number one for men. Having healthy and supple skin will make
you look better no matter what you wear.
Watch this whole chapter in a video. Click here to view it.
Chapter 3: A Man’s Guide To Anti-Aging

Creams
Chapter 3: A Man’s Guide To Anti-Aging

Creams
For centuries, men have
obsessed over youthful skin.
In Greek mythology – the

gods achieved agelessness
by eating ambrosia.
In the modern world – we

have our own version of
ambrosia… anti-aging
creams.
Our skin is the first line of

defense against the
elements. Women are
accustomed to creams that
reduce the signs of aging and
offer protection against
further skin damage.
Should a man also use anti-

aging creams?
What do you think?
A real man is applauded for being an upstanding citizen, a

contributor to society and a caretaker of the family.
Why would men be concerned about the appearance of wrinkles and

fine lines on the face? After all, aren’t wrinkles just an indicator of
past smiles, as Mark Twain once remarked?
On the one hand – your skin is the largest and most exposed organ
in your body.
On the other – your skin is comprised of dead cells. Why spend

money on the excess of the outer layer of your anatomy?
5 Factors To Consider Using Anti-Aging Cream

1. Your profession – What you do for a living will affect your
decision to take care of your skin. Some professions will require
that you look young and healthy.
The most appropriate example is when you are the “face” of your
company or business. It is important that you take care of your face
and how you look when you are an actor or a salesman.
2. Exposure and condition of skin – The use of anti-aging creams

is important for men who are always exposed to the sun. Some of
you may have blue-collar jobs and you are always out there working
in the sun. Anti-aging creams will reduce the signs of aging caused
by direct exposure to sunlight.
3. Genetics – Some people age faster. Your genetic make-up plays

an important role in how you age. The action of a single gene affects
how long a person lives.
Many factors affect longevity but scientists have looked into the
effects of an “aging gene” on human life span. Nevertheless, proper
skin care could take a few years off your age.
4. Personal situation – Are you in your forties or fifties?
Do you dress for yourself or to impress others? You may be recently

divorced or still single but you want to go out there and look your
best.
Whatever your personal journey is, consider the idea of taking good
care of your skin so in different situations, you are confident of
yourself.
5. What do you want? – You may be one of those men who simply
want to look good.
Proper skin care is very vital if you want to look young even as you
age.
An anti-aging cream is your best option to reduce skin stress.
Want a list of moisturizers and soaps that I trust?
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Anti-Aging Moisturizers – Why bother?

We live in a chemical world.
As a result of overexposure
to pollutants in our
environment, ultraviolet
radiation and poor diet
choices – the elasticity of
our skin degrades. Which
leads to accelerated aging.
Fortunately – there are age-

old methods to reverse the
effects of time on your face.
Vitamin C is required for the

body to produce collagen –
the substance that increases
the elasticity of your skin
and makes it look supple. It
is also an antioxidant. The
process of oxidation
releases stress into your
skin, making it look aged and
damaged.
Taken orally in the form of tablets, insignificant amounts of vitamin

C reach the skin. And because levels of vitamin C decline with age –
it is essential to find other sources to replenish its stock in the body.
Research studies have shown that when applied topically – vitamin

C promotes the formation of collagen and reduces the effects of free
radicals. Which leads to firm and youthful skin.
Are All Moisturizers The Same?

Have you ever used a body moisturizer on your face? You might be
forgiven for assuming that the two are interchangeable. After all,
why buy a separate lotion for different parts of the body?
Your skin covers your entire body – but its thickness varies.
The part of your body that are prone to wear are padded with
thicker skin while other parts of your body are enclosed with
thinner skin. The skin on your body is thicker than the skin on your
face.
The composition and ingredients on each of these products will

differ.
Facial moisturizers offer the added benefit of anti-aging

properties, sun-protection and anti-acne. Their formulation is
lightweight and non-comedogenic (they shouldn’t clog your facial
pores). Anti-aging versions of facial moisturizers contain fillers that
plump up the moisture content of your skin, reducing the
appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Body moisturizers are primarily used for relief from dry, cracking
skin. These moisturizers contain mineral oils or petroleum-based
ingredients which form a protective barrier and stops the skin from
losing moisture. The barrier also offers a layer of protection against
harsh environmental conditions. They tend to be too heavy for the
face and can clog pores.
Facial Lotion Vs. Anti-Aging Creams

Alotion has a lighter
composition while creams
are a little more
substantial and provide
hydration to your skin for
longer.
Lotions are a blend of oil

and liquid.
They are lighter than

creams and have a higher
percentage of liquid
compared to oil in their
composition.
They are more easily absorbed into the skin than creams.
Creams are a blend of oil and liquid with the higher percentage
being oils.
They’re thick, like soft butter and are absorbed easily into the skin.
Their moisturizing properties tend to last longer than lotions.
When To Start Using Anti-Aging Products?

In your 20s, your skin is able to repair itself fully without help from
external sources.
The downside of using anti-aging products at this age? Irritation to

your skin and making it more sensitive to the sun.
In your 20’s, a pile-up of ingredients on your face can cause the

biggest skincare problem for young people – breakouts and acne.
When your forehead starts to crinkle and you notice the formation
of crow’s feet around your eyes… that’s the time to start using anti-
aging moisturizers.
Your 30s are the perfect time to start paying attention to anti-aging
creams. At this age, men start to notice the changes in the
appearance of their skin.
Past your 30s? Start using anti-aging creams today.
Ingredients Proven To Reduce Signs Of Aging

Ingredients such as Vitamin C & E, alpha lipoic acid, niacinamide,
green tea… they may reduce the oxidative stress caused on your
skin by exposure to sun and pollution.
The effectiveness of anti-wrinkle creams depends in part on the

active ingredient or ingredients.
Here are some common ingredients that may result in slight to

modest improvement in the appearance of wrinkles.
 Vitamin C – A potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin from

sun damage.
Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals — unstable

oxygen molecules that break down skin cells and cause wrinkles.
 Hydroxy acids – Alpha

hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy
acids and poly hydroxy acids
are exfoliating substances
that remove the upper layer
of dead skin and stimulate
the growth of smooth,
evenly pigmented new skin.
 Retinol – Vitamin A
compound, the first
antioxidant to be widely
used in nonprescription
wrinkle creams.
 Coenzyme Q10 – Helps

reduce fine wrinkles around
the eyes and helps protects
the skin from sun damage.
 Grape seed extract – In

addition to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, also
promotes wound healing.
 Tea extracts – Red, green, black and oolong tea contain compounds
with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea
extracts are most commonly found in anti-aging creams.
 Niacin amide – A potent antioxidant, related to Vitamin B-3

(niacin). It helps reduce water loss in the skin and improves skin
elasticity.
How To Slow The Process Of Aging

There are plenty of skincare gimmicks out there, and most of them
are ridiculously expensive.
An anti-wrinkle cream may lessen the appearance of your wrinkles.

The effectiveness of the cream will depend on how often you use it,
the type and amount of active ingredients in the wrinkle cream, and
the extent of the wrinkles you want to treat.
There are more reliable ways to improve and maintain your skin’s
youthful appearance…

 Protect your skin from the sun – Sun exposure is the top reason
for signs of aging in the skin, including uneven pigmentation.
Limiting the time you spend in the sun and always wearing
protective clothing and a hat helps.
 Use products SPF protection – When selecting skin care products,

choose those with a built-in SPF of at least 15. Broad spectrum
products block both UVA and UVB rays.
 Daily use of moisturizers – Dry skin turns plump skin cells into
shriveled ones, creating wrinkles and fine lines. Though
moisturizers can’t prevent wrinkles – they can temporarily mask
tiny lines and creases.
 Quit smoking – Smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels in

the outermost layers of your skin. It also damages collagen and
elastin — fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. As a
result, skin begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely.
 Drink more water – Our skin is composed of 30 percent water but

adequate water intake will give you a glowing complexion. Drinking
8-10 glasses of water everyday will flush the toxins from your
system and will prevent skin dryness.
Tips When Purchasing Anti-Aging Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies creams and
lotions as cosmetics and not as drugs. They are defined as having no
medical value. As a result, these products are not subject to the
rigorous safety testing that topically applied medications undergo
before approval for public use.
Cosmetic products are not evaluated for effectiveness and as a result

– there’s no guarantee that any over-the-counter product will
reduce your wrinkles.
Consider these points when judging the merits of using a wrinkle

cream:
 Cost – The money you pay for an anti-aging cream has no

relationship to effectiveness. A wrinkle cream that’s more
expensive may not be more effective than one that costs less.
 Fragrance Free – Men’s products are generally made without
fragrances. Ingredients added to creams to produce a pleasant smell
can have a reaction with a man’s skin. Best to choose a product that
is fragrance-free, unless you’ve tried it and it has no adverse reaction
with your skin.
 Lower doses – Nonprescription wrinkle creams contain lower

concentrations of active ingredients than do prescription creams. So
results, if any, are limited and usually short-lived.
 Overloading ingredients – There’s no data to suggest that mixing

two or more of the ingredients mentioned above will be more
effective than consistently using just one of them.
 Frequent and consistent use – You’ll need to use anti-aging creams

at least once or twice daily for a few weeks before noticing any
improvements in your skin. Once you stop using the product – it is
likely your skin will return to its original appearance.
 Side effects – Some creams can react with your skin and cause
irritation, burning, rashes or redness. Read the product information
and follow instructions to limit side effects.
 Differences in skin types – Just because it works for your girlfriend

doesn’t mean it will work for you. Men have different skin types and
no one product works the same for everyone.
Oily Versus Dry Skin Type Anti-Aging Creams

Most anti-aging products
contain a combination
of ingredients that offer
varying degrees of
moisture-retention and
protection from UV rays.
Choose a moisturizer
based on your skin type
 Oily skin – Facial creams

with sunscreen (SPF
protection) are not
appealing to men with oily
skin. These creams tend to
add shine and feel greasy to
skin that is already shiny.
Avoid using heavy products
or thick creams. Look for
formulas that are specified
as oil-free and non-
comedogenic on the label.
 Dry skin – A cream with SPF is required to protect dry skin from
forming fine lines. A heavier cream with sun protection works for
dry skin. For dry skin – you want a product that has more substance
– it’s better to use a cream, which tends to protect skin better than
lotion.
$200 Or $5? Spending on Anti-Aging Creams

Does a $200 moisturizer magically erase all wrinkles from your
face? Is price an indicator of quality when it comes to anti-aging
creams and facial lotions?
The truth is – any cheap moisturizer will temporarily plump the skin
by infusing it with moisture. The effects will last for a few hours. For
high-end anti-aging creams, you are paying for the quality of the
ingredients and the duration of its effects on the face.
Cheaper creams work just as
well, so don’t feel bad about sticking with sunscreen and an
affordably priced moisturizer, especially if you are still in your 20’s.
Should men use anti-aging creams? Click here to watch the video.

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Both men and women have
skin problems.
Women have a multi-billion

dollar market built around
their issues, with too many
options to choose from.
They address problems

early – and know what
questions to ask their skin
care professionals.
Men – especially us “manly”

men – we ignore skin
problems until we have an
issue so severe that the
pain requires us to see a
doctor.
We have no idea as to what to look for in a skin lotion or face cleaner.
I’m sure I’m not the only guy who has tried washing his face with
LAVA soap – which I learned quickly should be for super dirty shop
hands only.
But why do we take better

care of our vehicles than
we do of our own bodies?
Think about it – most of us
know what type of motor oil
our truck needs – but have
no clue as to what type of
lotion our red and raw face
requires after shaving.
It doesn’t have to be this

way.
I’ve brought back Sam

Hossa of LEPA Skincare in
Austin Texas – if you haven’t
listed to our first audio on
how to care for your skin – a
man’s guide – go listen to
that one first!
In this audio interview we talk about common skin problems, what

to look for, and steps you can take to prevent and treat them.
We start with a primer on shaving issues and lotions – then we move

onto dry and oily skin and finally transition into sever skin problems
and what to look for in skin lotions.
Three Skin problems we discuss and more detailed info about them.
Facial Redness (Small Problem) –

Redness in this article and audio refers to non-permanent irritation
caused by shaving and harsh cleaning of the face
Male Acne – (Potentially an issue – visit a

medical professional if you’re older than 25 or
it’s severe)
Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and
inflamed red lesions (papules, pustules, and cysts) to form. Acne
occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores,
become clogged.
Rosacea – (See a doctor – this is not something

you’ll fix with an aftershave gel)
Pronounced “roh-ZAY-sha” – Rosacea is a chronic disorder primarily
of the facial skin characterized by flare-ups and remissions. It
typically begins any time after age 30 as a redness on the cheeks,
nose, chin or forehead. In some cases, rosacea may also occur on the
neck, chest, scalp or ears.
Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier and more

persistent, and visible blood vessels may appear. Left untreated,
bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases the nose may
grow swollen and bumpy from excess tissue. Individuals with fair
skin who tend to flush or blush easily are believed to be at greatest
risk.
Although primarily diagnosed in women, more severe symptoms

tend to be seen in men because they often delay seeking medical
help until the disorder reaches advanced stages.
One of the lotion ingredients we talk about is Chamomile – I can
spell it much better than I pronounce it:)
A little more info on this great skin conditioner – chamomile

contains phenolic derivatives and azulene which have both an
antiseptic and healing quality that reduce irritation and puffiness.
Chamomile has shown to relieve skin congestion by softening the

skin and is 100% naturally derived from plants. Outside of the
United States – which I know, is hard to imagine:) – it is one of the
most widely used botanicals (especially in Germany and Russia) and
has carminative, emollient, healing, tonic, antioxidant and anti-
inflammatory properties.
Chamomile has shown to have strong wound healing properties and

has successfully be used with skin problems such as rashes, acne,
eczema, psoriasis, hypersensitive skin and allergic conditions.
Chapter 5: An Interview About Skin

Care For Men
Chapter 5: An Interview About Skin Care

For Men
Men don't take care of their

skin - why is this?
Seriously, it's not till we

start developing problems
that we even give it much
consideration.
We use harsh HAND soap

(designed for tougher skin)
on our faces. We run a
razor blade daily across our
face cutting a layer of skin
off!
Hell, I even remember using

gasoline to wash my hands
(to my credit - I did not use
it on my face!).
We take better care of our

automobiles and houses than we do of the protective vehicle
and home that we wear 24/7.
Michael, here pictured at age 25, did not heed our advice. Don't end
up with skin like Michael.
Think about it - your skin makes up 5% of your body weight but

protects 100% of everything within it.
It keeps essential moisture in, when needed pushes waste and

moisture out, and overall plays a vital part in regulating your health.
Yet we treat it for granted until we reach a point where it either
unrepairable, surgery is required, or live with painful issues that
could have been avoided.
Click on the infographic above to see a larger image
Your skin is more complex than you think!
In this interview I speak with Sam Hossa of LePA Skincare in Austin

Texas. I met Sam while down in Austin on my last trip for Venture
Lab's Investment Competition. He was a really enthusiastic guy, and
his Air Force background immediately gave him credibility in my
eyes.
But what really impressed me was his passion for helping men
understand the importance of taking care of their skin. Maybe
together we can start to chip away at some of the misinformation
out there and change the attitudes towards skincare for men.
At the end of the day it's about health - good health is an asset we
take for granted until we lose it.
Don't lose yours sooner than necessary.
RMRSInterview with Sam Hossa.

We've had Sam on before, he's over at Lepa Skin Care down in
Austin Texas.
A really quick intro about understanding skin care which we

covered in our last episode in greater detail, but he's really going to
get into the details of skin care problems particularly redness and
acne.
So if you had any issues, something that maybe you haven't felt
comfortable talking about you know, with anyone about because
hey, isn't this stuff supposed to be over with once we go through
puberty?
Sam is going to talk about this, he's going to give you some tips on
shaving as well, so stay tuned, it's a jam packed episode.
Sam Hossa: I guess the way I want to start this conversation off is a
lot of men, you know, including me years ago, don't really
understand how to take care of our skin. You know, we don't get it.
It's not something that kind of - our father kind of pass down to us
when we're younger. But you know, we've learned. And what we
talked about last time was just kind of those basic home care steps.
And so - yeah, I kind of want to talk about that just a little bit before
we get into the discussion about skin care problems.
So again, you know, those

three very important steps
are cleaning, cleaning your
skin with a cleanser, and
men following that up with a
toner, and that's going to
basically replace the natural
shield of your face, and then
moisturizing which is going
to do the hydration.
And so those are the three

basic fundamentals. You had
mentioned last time
something - I forget what
the saying is, an ounce of
prevention - can you help
me out here?
Antonio Centeno: An ounce

of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Sam Hossa: Right, right. Yes, so that's the saying. And that really
applies here because you know, we'll see here in a second that if you
do these - you know, if you basically perform this basic home care
routines, you're going to really help yourself out in the future and
avoid some of these problems.
Okay, so kind of to follow that up, we have to really understand what

our skin is telling us. And you know, we're all different, we are
different kinds of skin. Some of us have oily skin, dry skin,
combination et cetera, so we're going to have to pay attention to
kind of just the natural state of our skin.
Another important part of the discussion is, you know, what kind of
environment are we in?
Some of us work in construction and so we have to be aware of the

fact that we're out in the elements all day, or we might be exposed to
the sun. And so what’s an important part of this whole process is
really understanding you know, what is your day to day
environment.
And then finally, you know - our skin is very much a living organism.
And it's kind of - it's going to give us signals when something's
wrong.
And so it's very important to first realize if there's changes in our

skin, you know, dealing with you know, how - whether it's itchy or
whether it's dry or sensitive, or even you know, kind of when we
break out if we break out et cetera.
And so I think if you kind of really just lean back on those

fundamentals and you kind of just pay attention to what your skin is
telling you, our going to be able to prevent a lot of the problems that
come up down the road.
Antonio Centeno: Alright, well this sounds great.
Sam Hossa: Yeah, yeah. So I guess the first - I guess the most
important category is skin care problems for me is going to be those
related to shaving because most of us shave, and most of us shave on
a daily basis. And so what happens when you shave is, in addition to
just you know, getting rid of the stubble, you're also removing
I guess the top layer of your skin, and you're removing your natural
shield, the body's natural shield. And so it's important.
That basically protects your

skin from the elements and
such. And so when you
remove it, you're more
vulnerable to irritation. So
some - yeah, go ahead.
Antonio Centeno: Sam?

Could I ask - okay so we're
shaving, are there different
types of shaving which are
worse for the skin?
Sam Hossa: I guess - I talked

to somebody, I talked to a
barber one time about this.
And what he mentioned to

me and he of course uses
the straight razor and what
he mentioned to me is that
when the - the basic
fundamentals of shaving is
first, you have to lubricate your skin so that when you shave you're
not - your razor doesn't get caught up on your face, second is just
have one fluid motion.
And you don't want to - kind of repeat and go over the same area
multiple times because that's just going to - you know irritate the
skin even more.
And so just kind of one fluid motion is where you should be. If you
follow - if you use a quality you know, shaving cream and a quality
razor, you should be good to go in that concern.
Antonio Centeno: Okay, got it. And we - so I guess - with a quality

cream is that going to be - or is there a difference between those gels
and the actual - the shaving of - the white cream?
Sam Hossa: There really isn't. In many cases, it's a matter of

preference. But what you're going to want to pay attention is kind of
you know, each one of the big shaving cream companies let's say has
different subsets of creams.
So there's going to be one for sensitive skin, there's going to be one

for oily skin, and dry skin.
And that's kind of where you want to step back and think about you
know, what is your skin telling you. You know, some of us have dry
skin in the winter, but then in the summer it turns oily.
And so it's - you're just going to want to kind of regulate that and
really use the kind of - the kind of shaving cream to sooth your face
at that particular part of the year.
Antonio Centeno: Got it.
Sam Hossa: Yes. So again, so just going back to - to what shaving

does and removing that protective layer, a lot of us, you know, we'll
get up in the morning, we'll shave and we'll walk out the door, and
we won't have any problems at all.
And if that's - if that's you, you know, that's great, you know, you're
blessed with great skin, and your skin is already health. So I'm not
going to say too much in that regard. But for a lot of us, you know,
when we walk out that door, later in the day we'll get you know,
we'll get irritated, you know our skin will get irritated.
Some of us have you know, breakouts, related to that and redness

and all that kind of stuff and so you're just going to want - you're just
going to want to see what happens to your skin and kind of again,
just pay attention. And the biggest, you know, the biggest advantage
or the best thing that you can do for your skin after you shave is just
to use a quality after shave.
Okay. And again, after shaves come in many shapes and sizes, but
what you're going to want to do is, you're going to want kind of
really pay attention to the ingredients in there.
If you have irritated skin, you know, be aware of all these fragrances.
You know, you're going to want to stay away from anything with a
lot of alcohol or a lot of fragrance. Look for vitamin B and look for
just kind of other natural elements and vitamins.
Antonio Centeno: I'm sorry what vitamin was that?
Sam Hossa: That's vitamin B.
Antonio Centeno: Vitamin B. Okay.
Sam Hossa: Uh-huh. And that's really going to help out for acne
prone skin or if you break out there's natural elements in those
shaving creams that are going to kind of refortify your skin after you
shave and really going to deal with the pores in such a way so that
you're not going to develop bacteria in there and you're going to
kind of reject some of the buildup of dirt and such.
Antonio Centeno: And is it something that a man should try to go

longer periods between shaving? I've heard you know, about some
men, they talk about giving their skin a break. Does that really
matter? Or does it really matter how - every time you shave you do
it correctly?
Sam Hossa: Well I'm going to say both of those Antonio. It's - they're
both important. I would say that really, you know, if you can get
away with shaving every other day instead of everyday, then I
would definitely do that because again what happens is you're
removing the natural you know, the natural shield of your face.
And so between shavings is when your face actually gets an

opportunity to repair itself. And so that's - you know that's kind of
the logic behind waiting a couple of days.
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I also wait on the weekends. You know, on the weekends I give - a

chance for my face to replenish itself as well.
Antonio Centeno: Alright, so if I were to summarize this, it sounds

like you need to be very in-tuned with needs of your skin, pay
attention to the shaving cream that you're buying and make sure
that it has vitamin B as you mentioned and also pay attention
whether it's for sensitive skin, oily skin or you know, if it's - if you
never have any problems you can pretty go with the regular. There's
not really much of a difference between the creams and the gels.
Now let me ask about the razor. Is it something that you really want
a sharp razor? How long can you go between - is it something - at
what point do you know to change out a razor?
Sam Hossa: Well speaking from personal experience, I use mine

until I see that it's not working very well anymore. Definitely, you
know, you're not going to want to, you know, go more than a month
or so with the same razor. I mean - and you're going to be able to tell
just from how well it's - how well it's doing its job.
I wanted to also go to the other extreme and say you need one - you
know, every time you shave. But there's a lot of different
technologies out there are you know, Antonio in terms of how many
blades you know your razor has, you know, there's a lot of argument
that using a single blade is better than three et cetera, so that again,
is just a matter of personal preference.
But definitely, I think you kind of, you know, touched on that point
just staying in tuned with what's best for your face. You know,
there's a lot of products out there. And my only recommendation is
do what works for you and pay attention to what you know - what
you're doing with your face.
Antonio Centeno: And I

think it's beyond the scope
of this discussion actually
start getting into razors and
razor types but - so we'll
save that for a later point.
Alright, well we've talked
about shaving and a bit of
the irritation. Was there
anything else particular to
this one?
Sam Hossa: No I think we're

ready to move on from
shaving.
Antonio Centeno: Okay,

perfect. And we're going to
move on.
Sam Hossa: Okay. So the
next thing I want to talk
about Antonio is those of us
who have excessively dry or excessively oily skin. And you know, it
kind of - there's a lot of us out there that have dry skin, so let's start
with that.
Generally when you have dry skin, your skin is more fragile, you'll
notice a lot of itchiness and irritation.
And what that means is that you more than others are vulnerable to
the elements that I spoke of earlier specifically the sun, wind and
pollution and dirt and all that kind of stuff.
And so you know, it's important just to kind of - to understand you
know, whether you have dry skin because down the road if you
don't kind of treat it or address it, you might develop problems like
rosacea, you might develop problems like broken capillaries which

causes redness, and we'll talk about those a little bit later.
But before we do that, I just want to mention that if you have dry
skin, you know, those products that I told you about that you use
during your home care routine, it's important to choose those that
are gentle.
And you're going to be able to read up on that, you know, when

you're out there looking for products, or when you're out there at
the store buying your facial soap and all that.
There's going to be a lot of products out there that are for dry skin
or that are for gentle skin, and that's what you want to go with. Also,
you know, it's very important to moisturize your skin.
That's one of those three fundamentals that I talked about. And what
happens if you have dry or irritated skin is that your body isn't
doing a good enough job of hydrating itself. And so you just kind of
want it, you know, kind of emphasize the moisture part of that daily
home care routine so that you could avoid those problems down the
road.
And then kind of moving on to the other side of the spectrum if you
have oily skin. And if you think about that, if you think about those
of us which - I'm included in that group. Those of us who have oily
skin, you know, oil builds up on your face during the day.
And what that does unfortunately, is it attracts and kind of - it kind

of holds on to the dirt that kind of passes by. And that dirt, you know
if left untreated or if you're not washing your face, et cetera, can lead
to the build-up of bacteria. And then I talked about this in my last
interview with you, if that bacteria and dirt just stay in there, and
you don't clean it out, it's just going to get in your pores and build up
over time.
And so really what we want to do, it we want to put a lot of

emphasis in our cleanser. And we really put a lot of emphasis in
cleansing in the morning and in the evening.
So in the evening when you cleanse, basically you're cleaning your

face basically giving your face a shower from all you know, the day's
problems or the day's dirt build up and in the morning, what
happens at night after you go to bed is that your skin is naturally
renewing itself and it's doing a lot of those biological processes.
So in the morning you just kind of want to refresh and renew your
skin so that you're good to go for the rest of the day. Cleansing is
really important for those of us who have oily skin again.
Also, and this is kind of what a lot of people overlook including

myself is that when you have oily skin, what you want to do
automatically is clean your skin. A lot of us in the shower just use
hand soap et cetera or body soap. And what that does is it - again it
strips your face of its natural shield and what we don't do - what we
fail to do it follow that up with a light moisturizer.
And so what happens is that it just exacerbates the problem because

we already have oily skin, then we get out of the shower with this
kind of you know, rough skin that we just kind of applied our hand
soap too, and our body gets that signal and it says, oh, I got to
produce more oil. And so it exacerbates the problem and now you
have a lot of oil that could eventually lead to problems down the
road.
Antonio Centeno: Now last time, you weren't able to give us specific
recommendations that we could if we went into a pharmacy or like a
Wallgreens of something like that, but I know you all carry products.
Can you tell me about the products that you carry that are great for
cleansing?
Sam Hossa: Yeah, so again, like I spoke of you know, that all of us
have different skin and we should really kind of stay in tuned with
what's going on with our skin. The biggest, you know, kind of
indicator that you have a quality product, ours and others out there,
is that they're going to be customized.
So the cleansers that we have on our shop, some of them are like
cleansing foams that you use in the morning and that's basically for
us that have oily skin.
But there's also items that you know, cleansers that are much more
gentle and that'll be either like a cleansing milk or something to that
effect to where it's not going to - you know, be as harsh on your skin
because it takes into account the fact that you have very dry or
irritated skin.
And so those are the kind

of things that you're going
to want to look for. Also, a
big kind of indicator of
quality products is the
presence of natural
elements versus alcohols
or fragrances.
You know, a lot of the

products out there on the
shelf if you go out there,
they're going to smell great
and all these kind of stuff.
But they're - you know,
that could cause a lot of
irritation if you - you know, if you have any kind of problems or
underlying problems.
And so you know, stick with products that are going to show lots of
natural ingredients and less fragrances and alcohol.
Antonio Centeno: So what are some of these natural ingredients that

we should be looking for again?
Sam Hossa: Yes, so really, nowadays, there's a lot of products out

there and there's a lot of great, you know, elements that we found in
nature that kind of - are used in these products.
Particularly, one of my favorites is aloe. Aloe is one of those you
know, kind of wonder elements that has all these health benefits.
And I kind of deferred that to a later conversation but aloe is just
something that's very good for skin and specifically problematic
skin.
Another one that is really important for those of us who have

irritated or red skin, is chamomile.
And it's an herb that is infused in a lot of creams and even a lot of
serums that you could put on to your face if you're having those you
know, really red spots or if you're having a lot of irritation or a lot of
dry spots. That's another really good element, chamomile and aloe.
Antonio Centeno: Okay, perfect.
Sam Hossa: Yeah.
Antonio Centeno: Alright so in summary, talking about oily skin and

dryness and redness, this - it's about the cleansing correctly and
making sure that your body doesn't react which I didn't even know,
you know your skin would actually do, but it makes a lot of sense
that it would then over-produce the oil. So about choosing the right
ingredients and - now is that something that we could visit your
guys' website and look at some of these products that are out there?
Sam Hossa: Yeah, absolutely. Actually, Antonio, I'll give you the URL
of our products page, and there's a lot of discussion there about
some of the different products that are out there on the market and
specifically, you know, if you have oily skin what you can look for, if
you have dry skin what you can look for et cetera.
Antonio Centeno: Okay great. That sounds - that's perfect. Alright.
Sam Hossa: Okay. Are you ready to move on to the next topic or did
you want.
Antonio Centeno: No, I'm ready. So I'll go ahead and put a little note
I'll cut out this little part for us, and yeah, I'm ready to go on to part
three.
Sam Hossa: Okay so the next big topic that I wanted to go over with
you was some of the more serious or advanced problems that some
of us are experiencing and how we can address those problems. So
they kind of fall into some major categories. The first I'll talk about is
severe redness. And you know, what happens sometimes is you
know, our fragile - if we have fragile skin or dry skin or very
sensitive skin, it can undergo something like physical trauma.
So if you're itching a lot or if you kind of happen to be rubbing on a

part that's irritating, a part of your space that's irritating you quite a
bit, then that can break the capillaries and the layers of your skin
and those can, you know, can lead to a lot of redness.
So that's kind of the first thing we want to look for. And you know,
an important distinction here is whether the redness kind of stick
around. If the redness is prolonged, then it's definitely you know,
capillary - broken capillaries which can be treated.
If it comes and goes, you know, then you might have - be dealing
with an issue like rosacea, and that's something that you're going to
want to talk to your dermatologist or to your doctor about.
So let's start with that prolonged redness or those broken

capillaries. The one thing that you're going to want to do is make
sure to protect your skin. And you can - you know, the biggest kind
of issue that comes to mind is exposure to the sun.
And I can't emphasize this enough, especially if you're outside, really

kind of choose and select a good sun block that you're comfortable
with and really put it on all the time because if you're - if you have
redness, that's a sign that your skin is sensitive and you really want
to protect it from the sun.
I also talked a little bit about natural elements like chamomile and
what those elements are going to do is they're going to strengthen
or rebuild those capillary walls.
And so that's another thing that you want to look for on the shelf is
natural products with chamomile. I'll also suggest that you go in - if
you're having a lot of redness to just go into a professional skin care
center that you kind of trust and just talk to a esthetician about it,
and they're going to give you some really good recommendations as
well.
I guess the last point on the redness is - if it's painful, or if it's really
severe, I really recommend seeing a doctor. You don't want to - kind
of let it go untreated and just say, "Hey, you know, I'm good to go, its
a little redness." You know, go see a doctor, get a checkup and he or
she's going to help you out.
The second category of kind of those serious problems out there is

acne. And I want to spend a little time on this because a lot of us
think that it's kind of something that we go through when we're a
teenager, and then we grow out of it.
But a lot of adults are

experiencing acne, and you
know we get a lot gentlemen
that come into our place
actually and say, "Hey I have
these breakouts, but you
know what, you know, it's
not a big deal," or "You
know what, it's just because
my skin is oily."
Or some of them just kind of

- they learned to live with
their acne if it's a little bit
more severe and they don't
even worry about it. What I
kind of want to tell you and
what I want to inform you of
is that a lot of the times, acne can be cured all together, buy yourself
through your basic home care and through checkups with a skin
care professional.
Some worse critical cases or severe cases, you'll need to see a

doctor. It could be due to hormones and things like that, internal
issues like that. But just to speak a little bit about it, acne in most
cases is the result of what I was talking about earlier, oil building up
with dirt that goes untreated.
So if you think about it, if you've never really seen a skin care
professional before, if you don't really take care of your skin, you
know in terms of what I was talking about earlier is cleansing,
toning and moisturizing, then there's dirt and bacteria in your skin
and your pores that could possibly have been building up there for
months or even years.
And so what happens is, as your body is trying to reject that dirt and
oil, and it can result in breakouts and acne. And so you know,
something that you can do that's really easy is just to go in and see a
skin care professional or an esthetician. And what those people are
going to do and you're going to want to look for some good reviews
and you're going to want to look for somebody that specializes in it,
but if you go get extractions and I talked about this earlier, it's just
cleaning out your pores, you're going to see a really, really big
decrease in those break outs.
And then you're going to just want to follow it up with again, I go

back to those three fundamentals, cleansing, toning and
moisturizing and you can basically get rid of acne even as an adult.
And so the third and kind of the last issue I wanted to talk about is
you know, it's just a little bit more severe - severe issues like
rosacea, some of us have blisters or kind of scabbing that doesn't go
away or just kind of painful sensitivity on our skin.
And I don't want to talk too much about that because I'm not at a
place of authority on that.
All I can say is, please, please go see a doctor about it, or at least talk
to a dermatologist about it on the phone, and they're going to really
- going to be able to diagnose some of those issues with you by just a
conversation. And you're going to want to take care of that now
versus later because those problems left untreated can lead to some
pretty big issues down the road.
Antonio Centeno: So do you see older men suffering from acne,

rosacea? I know you - I'm just wondering what age point - dp you
ever grow out of this or is this something that you see 40, 50 year
old men suffering from this?
Sam Hossa: So we see quite

a bit of adults. Basically in
your 20s and 30s if you still
have acne that means that
you kind of have what's
called adult acne.
A lot of times, the oils in our

skin and just the natural
processes in our skin
deteriorate significantly in
our 40s and 50s and so
older men, you know, it's
very rare to see older men
with acne, but it still is you
know, it still is possible and
we do see some men, older
men with acne. A lot of
times though, Antonio, is
we'll see the results of acne
left untreated.
And basically what that means is you had acne when you were
younger, you didn't do too much in terms of correcting it or treating
it, and now you have, you know, possible you might have cysts or
you might have really irritated skin that isn't able to repair itself as
well.
And so that's kind of the - you know, some of the other issues I was
talking about that is more prevalent in older men like redness or
flaking or you know, cysts and problems like that.
Antonio Centeno: Alright, got it. Okay, so we talked about rosacea,

we talked about acne, you also brought up - and do I say this right is
it camocille?
Sam Hossa: Oh no, no it's chamomile.

Antonio Centeno: Chamomile.
Sam Hossa: Yeah, it's actually spelled, C-H-A-M-O-M-I-L-E. It's

actually an herbal tea that you know, you could find in - on the shelf
as a tea as well.
Antonio Centeno: Anybody that follows me knows I'm horrible at

pronunciation. But I've got chamomile.
Sam Hossa: Chamomile.
Antonio Centeno: Chamomile. Okay, so a lot we covered here. And it

sounds like that they're - what you all cover is up to a certain point,
and that's when the dermatologist steps in.
And can you talk about - you know, just maybe end this - to go ahead
and end this conversation kind of what the - a little bit more of the
breakout - who someone should be looking to as an authority
because you talked about having a trusted figure for your skin.
But I think most men, we never actually spoken with anyone in this
industry and we're a bit hesitant too because many of these type of
spas or places, one we don't like to go to the doctors, and we sure as
hell aren't going to walk into a place that looks like it's a haven for
women.
I mean so that's - I mean probably one of the big stereotypes as men,

we're just very hesitant to ask for help here. So can you maybe help
us understand the different places where we could go for help?
Sam Hossa: Yeah, absolutely. So skin care for men is still a bit a of - I
don't want to say a taboo, but it's not very common here in the
States. But I will say this, you know, men in Europe are a lot more
likely to go into a day spa or to talk to an esthetician because I think
that they've sort of understood or sort of realize that you know,

taking care of your skin doesn't have to be only for women, or it isn't
only you know, a cosmetic thing. It's very much linked to health.
And so if I were to give you advice, I would say, you know, look it up
on Google, of look it up on yelp, and just do a little research and find
out, you know, which of those skin care facilities in your local area
are geared towards a more clinical approach versus a relaxation,
flash spa type situation.
And so you know, as a man, I can definitely understand that you

know, you wouldn't be comfortable going into a place that's kind of
catered to women.
But there are more and more skin care facilities out there that are
catering to men. And so you just want to do a little research and kind
of - and ask around, ask you know, other men in your life or other
women in your life that might be able to point you in the right
direction. They're definitely out there.
Antonio Centeno: Got it. Okay, Sam. Well thank you for your time
today. I greatly appreciate it. And you know, to end this, can you go
ahead and tell me a little bit more about your business and you
know kind of what you guys are doing down there in Austin, Texas
and what makes you so qualified to talk about this?
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Sam Hossa: Yeah, absolutely. So I spent a couple of years in Europe.

And when we're over there, we saw you know, kind of this big trend
of men and women really taking care of their skin and going to the
spa not just for relaxation purposes but also for clinical purposes.
And when we moved to the States, my wife and I saw an opportunity

to bring that here to the States and bring that to the market. And so
we opened in '08, and we really kind of differentiate ourselves as
quality care.
And somewhere where both men and women to go and kind of get
that European experience and really get the results that they're
looking for and not just sort of this relaxation atmosphere, but also a
results driven atmosphere.
Antonio Centeno: Perfect. And where can we find you guys on the
web?
Sam Hossa: Yeah, we are at www.lepaskincare.com, and that's L-E-P-

Askincare all in one word.
Antonio Centeno: Got it, lepaskincare.com, very easy. And I'll link to
you in the article and that we'll be supporting this.
And Sam, that's all I have for today, I think we definitely have some
other points that we can cover at a later time period, but - this was
short, sweet to the point. And Sam, thank you for your time.
Sam Hossa: Yeah, thank you, Antonio.
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Chapter 1:A Man’s Guide To Lotion

Chapter 2: Nine Tips to Dealing With Winter Dry Skin

Chapter 3: A Man’s Guide To Anti-Aging Creams

How To Slow The Process Of Aging

Chapter 4: Men’s Facial Skin Problems

Chapter 5: An Interview About Skin Care For Men

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Chapter 1: A Man’s Guide To Lotion

Chapter 1:A Man’s Guide To Lotion

OK, so I enjoy a medium raw steak – but when it comes to skincare I

Failure to do so – especially if abused – can lead to very painful

We know more about the engine of a 2000 Sprint ST than the

But the reality of it is that

There’s no one male

The basic compounds that you’ll see in higher-quality male

Alcohols: There’s a broad family of alcohols used in skin products.

They’re naturally found in a lot of fruit products. Because they’re

Antioxidants: We’ll try to keep it simple.

One of the things that destroys collagen are unstable oxygen

Antioxidants, as the name suggests, help neutralize those oxygen

Unfortunately not every product tells you what’s in it or why that

We recommend looking for manufacturers that list both the

The actual tube is usually too small, of course, so check a company’s

Generally speaking, if they’re not up front about what’s in the

Hand Lotions: Staying soft while staying strong

For working men there’s an

The oil ducts on our palms

Since our skin needs oil to

Nut oils, dairy, and mild

Vitamins A & E can help keep

Jack Black makes an excellent

Lotion bars are an option –

Body Lotions: Mild all-over

Body lotions might be the

No one likes chapped hands,

Comfort is a big part of it. If you’re blessed with naturally healthy

Stay away from petroleum products like Vaseline — the molecules

Face Lotions: Fighting oil without drying

Shaving is a daily abuse of the skin that can roughen it prematurely

A good face lotion can go on immediately after you shave, in the

Mint, menthol, and eucalypts all provide a bit of natural astringency

The Cardinal Rule of Men’s Skin Products: Know what’s in it and

You want to get something tangible back for that money.

If you’re buying a product you should know what the active

If that’s not listed or available anywhere on the packaging or the

Chapter 2: Nine Tips to Dealing With

Chapter 2: Nine Tips to Dealing With

If you live in a cold climate,

Most men suffer dry and

It’s time to take action

Here are 9 tips that have

#1 Take Warm Showers (NOT Hot!)

Hot showers should be