Both men and women are concerned with their outer appearance and the largest part of that is your skin. Your skin shows off your heritage and personal style, as well as it shows how well you take care of yourself. Proper hygiene is not just the only maintenance a skin requires - a majority of skin requires some topical care, in the form of lotions, cleansers, and moisturizers.
Skin-Care
When we are maturing, some of us have the unfortunate luck of imperfect skin. Blemishes are never very pretty on anyone's skin and many of us choose to use a range of skin care products on our skin in search of how to rid ourselves of these ailments. Skin however differs from person to person. Some people have oily skin that is more prone to blemishes but who later on in life will have less wrinkles. Others have dry skin and will be less prone to blemishes, but could be subjected to flaking skin and to wrinkles later on. Some people also have combination skin, where some of their skin is dry and some of their skin is oily. Usually the T-Zone (the forehead, the nose, and the chin) is the oiliest part of the face. Both men and women can have blemishes and can have them throughout their lives. Skin on the body can also be relatively "oily" or dry. When the skin of the body is oily, one may experience breakouts of acne on their chest, back, or neck. The rest of the skin may seem very smooth however which is due to the amount of natural oil in the skin. Dry skin is a common ailment for many people - many people choose to use various moisturizers to try and add some much needed moisture back into the skin.
Make-Up
When females (and some men) choose to use makeup, they do so
because they want to enhance the features of their face. Some women
choose to play up their eyes with the use of eye shadow, eyeliner, and
mascara.
There are also numerous lip products designed to enhance one's
smile. Some people choose to use teeth whiteners to give them a
healthier, look. Some women to enhance the whiteness of their teeth
wear lipsticks with blue-colored undertones, which reflect the light.
Lipsticks, lip liners, and glosses are all popular choices for women.
Foundations and powders help to even out the skin's tone and bronzers
give skin a healthy glow.
Tattoos and Body Modification
In more recent years, tattoos and body modification in general has greatly increased. Studies have shown that almost one in every four people will have a tattoo. It is not uncommon for one to see people walking down the streets with not just one tattoo, but many. Tattoos are a permanent mark made on the skin, done by inking the layers of skin to change their appearance. Tattoos are usually used for decorative or spiritual purposes, but have been used for identification, cosmetic, and medical reasons. Body modification (such as piercings) are also usually done for decorative or spiritual reasons.
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