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tired of the same look? here is some practical advice on how to spruce up your appearance, particularly your face.

we usually take little, indeed very little care of our face thus forgetting that it is our calling card. below is a series of hints and tips that everyone can follow without spending a fortune and in the comfort of your own home. you will obtain immediate results and the people who know you will not be able to figure out what has changed in your appearance.

let us point out that we are not talking about cosmetic treatments, just little tricks that will only take a few minutes a day and may contribute to improving your appearance.

face scrub men tend to have an oily and patchy, sometimes unclean skin with a dull complexion. pollution, lack of skin care, lifestyles, smoking and alcohol are but a few of the elements that can affect our appearance. in order to brighten and improve the firmness of the face skin, use a remedy well known by women: scrubbing. in the creams section of any good supermarket you will find the right products for a face scrub. the way the scrub works is very simple. the granules of the cream with which you will massage your face help remove dead cells and the impurities clogging up the pores allowing the skin to 'breathe' better. scrubbing once a week will help you give light to your face that you did not even know you had!

face skin moisturizers after the scrub remember to re-hydrate the skin with a non-oily moisturizer. it will have a regenerating effect on the skin cells and will confer a bright and even appearance to your face. try making this a part of your early morning routine. hydrating your face will help reduce the damaging effect of sun, wind and cold on your skin.

self-tan for the face if you do not feel like or have time to take advantage of the spring sun to work on your tan (well, clouds permitting…) do not be afraid of using a good self-tanning lotion. virtually any top brand will do and gone are the days when you could spot a fake tan from miles.

mouth and lips sadly, men are well known for having chapped and unattractive lips and not doing anything about it. is lip care not a "man thing"? who says that? in order to have a nice and attractive mouth it is enough to follow a few simple steps. use a soft toothbrush and rub it on your lips to remove dead skin, strengthen the skin and - why not? - improve blood circulation thus reddening your lips. use a lip balm regularly to keep them always protected and hydrated.

teeth and smile another male prerogative is having teeth that are neither white nor well looked after. try to brush your teeth at least three times a day and do not do it in a hurry. you should spend two minutes brushing each time. it might be worth timing yourself when you brush: i bet that most of our readers do not devote more than thirty seconds to it. it is advisable to choose toothpastes that promise to give you "whiter teeth". obviously they do not work miracles but it is better to choose the whitening variety than the normal one… you never know, they might actually work! those of you who want even better results should see their dentist. some whitening procedures carried out by professionals can give excellent results. do not forget that chemists have started stocking diy whitening packs that are quite effective as far as we know. if in doubt, give your dentist a call and ask what he/she thinks about them.

shaving if you have always used the first razor that you find on the supermarket shelf without any distinction, whether with one, two, three or even four blades (will they ever stop?), it is now time to pay more attention. the most expensive razors are often those that give you a better shaving, prevent painful and ugly cuts and leave the skin smooth and soft. after shaving, always apply a soothing and hydrating balm because the 'operation' is quite traumatic for your skin face.

eyebrows this is a tricky part. probably many readers will not be ready to follow our advice in this matter, as they fear that grooming their eyebrows is not manly enough. whilst we respect everyone's conviction, we will give this advice for those who feel ok about it. bushy and wild eyebrows are generally unattractive and give a slovenly look to your face. you do not need to change their shape, just trim them using tweezers in front of the mirror. start by just plucking the stray hairs and you will be amazed at the result. if you wish to go for a radical treatment, it is better to go to a beautician.

nose and ear hair particularly after a certain age, nose and ear hair seem to have a life of its own. the younger readers should not laugh - you will get to that phase too! in any case, do not neglect it, as it can give the impression that you are not well groomed.

that is it. nothing revolutionary, just a few simple tricks. try them and the result will be guaranteed and immediate. no one will figure out what you did, as the changes will be minimal but you can rest assured that lots of people will ask you the reason for your healthy glow. respond by saying that you are going through a very happy phase - there is no point in giving your beauty secrets away!