MenScience: February 2007 Newsletter

A Grand Slam Season for Great Looking Skin

The joys of summer: pools, bbqs, fireworks, and taking a vacation. The evils: sunburn, swimmer's ear, traffic, and paying for that vacation. But have no fear; MenScience is here to help men with all of their summer problems, from soothing sunburns to taming body odor. Get the lowdown on men's summer skincare and never get burned again with the TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30, then learn the facts about skin cancer awareness.

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Solving Sports-Related Health Problems
     

As unchanging as sweltering car seats and sand in your swim trunks, some summer problems seem to affect men again and again. Learn your lesson this time around and manage these seasonal irritations so you'll know exactly what to do next year.

Dry Skin: Chlorinated water and strong sunlight can damage skin, turning it rough, irritated and uncomfortable. To repair dry skin, apply a moisturizer generously in the morning, before you go to bed, and throughout the day as needed. Plan on being outdoors a lot? Use a sunblock that contains hydrating ingredients like Aloe and Azulene.

Body Odor: Hot, sticky weather is the perfect breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria, so we recommend you wash regularly (especially after sweating heavily) with Daily Body Wash, a cleanser that contains antibacterial and hydrating ingredients. Apply Advanced Deodorant after you shower; it targets bacteria and is aluminum-free, so it can be reapplied throughout the day without causing skin irritation.

Dehydration: By the time you feel thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. Fend off this potentially dangerous condition by drinking at least a liter of water for every half hour that you are in direct sunlight. If you begin to feel nauseous, dizzy or headachy, find shade and make sure to replenish your fluids immediately.

Mosquito bites: They might seem like a necessary evil, but you can do something about these pests. Wear an insect repellant and keep skin covered, especially when out in peak-mosquito times: dawn and dusk. Once bitten, keep the area clean and relieve itching with a cool compress and calamine lotion.

Jet Lag: All that summer travel can really mess with your system, so keep in mind the following when you step on a plane. Be hydrated inside and out by drinking plenty of liquids (stay away from alcohol and caffeine) and moisturizing your face and hands. Use ear plugs, sleep mask and pillow to catch some ZZZ's, and try to adjust your body to your destination’s schedule….even if this means you need to stay up a few hours later or sleep earlier than you normally would. One of the most effective treatments for jet lag is to spend as much time outside as possible; sunlight helps reset your body’s clock.

Sun Burn: Wear a sunscreen that contains broad-spectrum protection and keep skin covered when out in peak sun times (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), or run the risk of turning as red as a stop sign. Use sunglasses to protect eyes and surrounding skin area, and don’t forget a hat if your hair is thin or receding. See our tips below to soothe an angry sunburn.

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Stick to the Game Plan for Excellent Results
   

Repair a day spent outside, whether it's at the beach or at the game, with a helpful protocol that will have skin, hair and body looking and feeling better in no time.

1. Wash skin with a gentle cleanser like Daily Face Wash and Daily Body Wash to remove sweat, dirt and summer culprits like chlorine and sunscreen.

2. Regularly wash hair and scalp with Daily Shampoo and cool water.

3. Apply Advanced Face Lotion to face and body wherever skin feels dry or rough.

4. 2-3 times a week, exfoliate face with Microfine Face Scrub to remove dead cells. This will smooth the surface and allow moisture to better penetrate into pores if you’re suffering from parched skin. Never exfoliate immediately before or after prolonged sun exposure.

5. Relieve sunburn by soaking in a bath of cool water and a few ounces of baking soda, oatmeal or chamomile. This won’t repair the damage, but each of these ingredients can reduce the discomfort of sunburn. Wear loose clothes to reduce sunburn irritation.

6. Apply Acne Spot Repair to blemishes. Make sure to apply TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30 once product has absorbed since skin will be sensitive and to avoid darkening acne marks and scars.

7. Apply Advanced Lip Protection SPF 30 to help repair chapped or damaged lips.

8. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can redarken age spots and hyperpigmentation. Control skin tone with regular use of Pigmentation Repair Formula and continue to wear TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30 on a regular basis.

Hot Topic: Avoid the Dangers of Summer
Treatment: Soothe & Heal Sun-Damaged Skin and Hair
Spotlight: TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30
The Lab: Titanium Dioxide
Did You Know...
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Protect your skin from harmful summer rays, while conditioning it with soothing ingredients, and use the TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30. Utilizing a non-greasy, waterproof and sweatproof formula that combines the powerful sun blocker, Titanium Dioxide, with the softening, moisturizing and repairing effects of Aloe, Chamomile, Green Tea, Vitamin E and antioxidants, TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30 goes on invisibly and is perfect for all men’s skin types. The chemical-free sunblock physically deflects harmful rays without reacting with the skin and its invisible, matte formula absorbs immediately and won’t run into eyes.

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Also known as TiO2, Titanium Dioxide is an FDA-approved ingredient that deflects UVA and UVB rays from the skin’s surface for maximum sun blockage. Unlike chemical sunscreens that penetrate and directly react with the skin, Titanium Dioxide provides a physical layer of protection, causing harmful rays to be deflected or absorbed. Its solid white appearance has been used as a pigment to color a variety of things: from correction fluid and paint to toothpaste and cosmetics, but the MenScience formula allows it to go on invisibly.

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• Skin cancer makes up more than 50% of diagnosed cancers each year.

• 1 out of 5 Americans will become victims of skin cancer at some point in their lives.

• An estimated 1 million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2007.

• You double your risk of contracting skin cancer if you have had 5 or more sunburns in your lifetime.

*According to the American Academy of Dermatology’s 2007 Skin Cancer Fact Sheet.

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