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Written by Antonio Centeno
Ultimate Guide To Men's Skincare – 1st Edition 2016 – Copyright Real Men Real Style
Contents
Man’s Guide To Lotion – How To Buy Men’s Face And Body Products ......................................................... 4
Help! What do all these chemical names mean? ........................................................................................ 5
9 Tips to Dealing With Winter Dry Skin | How To Prevent Dry Skin During Cold Weather Season 11
#1 Take Warm Showers (NOT Hot!).............................................................................................................. 12
#2 Take Fewer and Quicker Showers ........................................................................................................... 12
#3 Use Gentle Soap ............................................................................................................................................ 13
#4 Don’t Use a Washcloth or Loofah ............................................................................................................ 13
#5 Only Wash the Key Areas of Your Body ................................................................................................ 14
#6 Use a Moisturizer to Fight Dry Skin This Winter ................................................................................ 15
#7 Experiment With Products ......................................................................................................................... 15
#8 Use A Humidifier ............................................................................................................................................ 16
#9 Drink 8 Glasses Of Water ........................................................................................................................... 16
A Man’s Guide To Anti-Aging Creams | Do Facial Lotions Fight Wrinkles & Signs Of Aging? ........... 18
Are Anti Aging Creams Right For You? 5 Factors To Consider ............................................................. 19
Anti-Aging Moisturizers – Why Should You Care? .................................................................................... 20
Are All Moisturizers The Same? ...................................................................................................................... 21
Facial Lotion Vs. Anti-Aging Creams ............................................................................................................. 22
What’s The Right Age To Start Using Anti-Aging Products?.................................................................. 22
Ingredients Proven To Reduce Signs Of Aging .......................................................................................... 23
How To Slow The Process Of Aging ............................................................................................................... 24
Tips When Purchasing Anti-Aging Products ................................................................................................ 25
Oily Versus Dry Skin Type Anti-Aging Creams........................................................................................... 27
$200 Or $5? How Much Should A Man Spend On Anti-Aging Creams? ............................................ 28
Anti-Aging Moisturizers For Men That Antonio Recommend................................................................. 28
Final Words From Antonio ................................................................................................................................. 29
Facial Skin Problems & Men – Redness – Male Acne – Rosacea ................................................................. 30
Facial Redness (Small Problem) – .................................................................................................................. 31

Male Acne – (Potentially an issue – visit a medical professional if you’re older than 25 or it’s
severe) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Rosacea – (See a doctor – this is not something you’ll fix with an aftershave gel) .................... 32
Skin Care for Men - Audio Interview with Sam Hossa of LePA Skincare ................................................. 34
RMRS Interview with Sam Hossa. .................................................................................................................. 36
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Man’s Guide To Lotion – How To Buy

Men’s Face And Body Products
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 do all these chemical names mean?
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 moisturize skin.
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 regularly rather 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.
9 Tips to Dealing With Winter Dry Skin |

How To Prevent Dry Skin During Cold
Weather Season
Winter is here
If you live in a cold climate, you don’t need me to remind you how much 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 winters hurrah.
Here are 9 tips that have proven to be effective in dealing with dry skin
during winter.
If you incorporate the into your daily life, you will notice some significant
changes in a short amount of time.
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#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.
#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 a Moisturizer to
Fight Dry Skin This 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 ranges 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.
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A Man’s Guide To Anti-Aging Creams | Do

Facial Lotions Fight Wrinkles & Signs Of
Aging?
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?
Are Anti Aging Creams Right For You? 5 Factors To

Consider
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.
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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.
Anti-Aging Moisturizers – Why Should You Care?
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
A lotion 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.
What’s The Right Age 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 our 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? How Much

Should A Man Spend 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.
Anti-Aging Moisturizers For Men That Antonio Recommend
Brickell Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream
This product is specially formulated for men. Our skin tends to be thicker
than women’s skin.
The anti-aging cream penetrates deep into the skin to tighter, firm and
smooth fine lines and makes them less visible.
I’ve personally used and recommend Brickell’s Revitalizing Anti-Aging

Cream.
Make sure to use code RMRS15 for 15% off all men’s products at
Brickell.com.
An alternative to Brickell – that I have tested and LOVE as well, is TAUN

Facial Repair Formula. This is a great men’s anti-aging
moisturizer with a high quality, clean feel that doesn’t leave a greasy
residue on your hands or leave your skin with an unnatural shine. Skin feels
smoother after just a few weeks of daily application.
Final Words From Antonio
Finally – just take action if you need help with skin care.
Get over the stigma that taking care of yourself somehow makes you less of
a man!
Real men take care of themselves, so they can be in a position to

help others and transform the world into a better place. If better
skin helps you in the purpose – then you have a great reason to
invest in it’s health!
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Facial Skin Problems & Men – Redness –

Male Acne – Rosacea
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!
Otherwise – click on the player

above or download the MP3
interview for some great male
skincare insights.
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.
FYI – I wasn’t able to find the medical/scientific journals to back-up the

above claims, but then again I know much of that isn’t freely accessible on
the web yet. So use the guidance above with a grain of salt – in the end see
an esthetician or dermatologist if you have a serious skin issue.
If you have more questions about male skincare or are in Austin Texas and
want to talk with Sam – visit LEPA’s website.
Skin Care for Men - Audio Interview with

Sam Hossa of LePA Skincare
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.
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 our in the elements all day, or we might be exposed to the sun. And so
that'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.
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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 shaving 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.
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.
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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.
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And I can't emphasize this enough, specially 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, it's 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 are 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?
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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Man’s Guide To Lotion – How To Buy

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

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

Help! What do all these chemical names mean?

The first thing you notice about

The basic compounds that

Alcohols: There’s a broad family

Milder “fatty” alcohols like lanolin

Antioxidants: We’ll try to keep

When the collagen in your skin

One of the things that destroys

Antioxidants, as the name

These are some of the best

Unfortunately not every product

Hand Lotions: Staying soft while staying

Soft skin is nice, but no man wants to

For working men there’s an even more

Most of the non-violent damage to our

The oil ducts on our palms and fingers are

Since our skin needs oil to stay supple and

Nut oils, dairy, and mild alcohols are all good

Vitamins A & E can help keep the skin

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.

Face Lotions: Fighting oil

Men’s faces can actually

Shaving is a daily abuse of

A good face lotion can go

You’re looking for

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

9 Tips to Dealing With Winter Dry Skin |

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#1 Take Warm Showers

Please note the key term used

Hot showers should be avoided in

Not only will your skin benefit

In a 2009 study involving

Specifically, researchers found

#2 Take Fewer and Quicker Showers

#3 Use Gentle Soap

Soap can cause all sorts of

A recent study by leading

When you are looking to buy

Any soaps that have perfumes,

Instead – look for soaps that

#4 Don’t Use a Washcloth or Loofah

Most of us have been using a washcloth for our entire lives.