Interesting Facts about Dead Sea Salt

Interesting Facts about Dead Sea Salt

The Dead Sea has a long and amazing history. In fact, this body of water has been around for about three million years. That is a long time for many minerals and other potent, health inducing ingredients to become a part of this water. Learning more about the benefits of Dead Sea salt is important and allows you greater chances of being healthier and younger looking.

Salts for bathing are sold all around the world. Making the right choices for a brand is essential to you getting the real benefits of this famous sea. Many brands are no more than table salt and produce no benefits. Learning more about the source of your salts is necessary for gaining its benefits. Bear in mind that Dead Sea salt is bitterer than regular table salt.

The mineral content in real sea salts provides many benefits, especially when it comes to looking younger. In fact, in ancient times, Cleopatra took special interest in the area surrounding this body of water. She had cosmetic factories built along the shores to make sure the ingredients being used were from the real water. Millions of people have visited this water for soaking and retaining the minerals through the pores of the skin.

One mineral that helps improve the skin you will find in this famous body of water is magnesium. Magnesium increases the time it takes for skin tissue to heal. The surface of the skin is provided with anti allergic elements as well from magnesium. The process of cell metabolism is also related to magnesium. The younger healthy skin you want is easier to have when you provide the right ingredients for it to function properly.

Potassium and bromide are two more minerals your skin requires to be its best. Bromide works to relax muscular tissue and calms down nerves while potassium is responsible for the fine balance of moisture being maintained in the skin cell structure. Potassium is the reason too much water is not retained in the cells as well. The nutrients the cells in your body require are essential and cells must have a constant level of moisture to maintain healthy functioning, allowing nutrient absorption to be the greatest.

You have most likely heard about the benefits of calcium. You should know that calcium is also required for cell membranes to have strength and durability. The cells in your body must have protective shells to resist disease and other issues that could affect them. Taking care of your skin with salts will promote the absorption of calcium. Your teeth and bones will also benefit greatly from this type of calcium absorption as well.

Several body functions depend on a healthy functioning thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland needs iodine in order to function in the healthiest manner. Choosing the right salts means you getting enough iodine for proper functioning to take place. You can also add iodine to your diet for increased benefits. The amount of sodium you need is necessary for nutrient retention in the cells.

Zinc and sulphur are more minerals that offer great benefits for your body. These minerals are also found in high content in the Dead Sea. Zinc protects the skin and provides an incredible boost for the immune system as well. Cell proliferation occurs properly when your body has the right levels of zinc. Sulphur helps your liver function properly in dispelling toxins from your system.

Relief for some conditions has been found by soaking in this body of water. Sufferers of arthritis should certainly consider the benefits of hot salts baths for pain relief. The treatment of several bone and muscle issues include hot bath with mineral salts added to the water for good reasons. The absorption of vital minerals is necessary for the ultimate and complete healing of damaged muscle tissue.

If your bones are not strong throughout young adulthood and into your forties, you could be looking at several breaks and fractions after you get into your late fifties. Taking care to provide the right amounts of calcium is essential to you maintaining strong bones. Soaking hot salts can allow you greater calcium absorption for stronger bones. This is the greatest reason you should make sure your brand of salts in genuine and that the ingredients do come from the actual Dead Sea.

Taking advantage of Dead Sea salts benefits is a good way to better health fast. Taking time to learn more about the minerals your body needs is also an important consideration. Research the way these salts can benefit your health.

 

Male Intimate Waxing - The Back , sack and crack wax (bsc wax) explained

Okay so you have decided to have your first male intimate waxing treatment. For a lot of guys that have been shaving or using hair removal creams to remove the hair in the nether regions then the thing to bear in mind is that male intimate waxing is nothing like these methods and once you have tried waxing you will never go back to these other methods.

To begin with you need to think about which areas that you want to wax and then choose the appropriate male intimate waxing treatment that covers this area. So if it’s your butt, scrotum, penis, butt cheeks or pubic hair or all of these areas then there is a treatment that covers it!

So if you have been removing the hair in these areas with alternative hair removal methods then we recommend that you have at least a 4 week gap between this and your first waxing treatment; it will be much easier for the therapist to remove all the hair, much more comfortable for you and a better chance to remove all the hairs to achieve a good result for your first appointment. The other side of the coin is the hairy monster where no hair has ever been removed and the intimate areas are covered in a mass of long thick hair. Then trimming the hair prior to the appointment will be much easier for your comfort. For an efficient wax ideally hair should be 5/6 mm in length so leave hair slightly longer so the therapist has enough hair growth to work with.

Arrive clean and freshly showered prior to your appointment. Intimate wipes will be provided to offer you the chance to freshen up before the waxing treatment.

Following consultation and having your treatment process explained the waxing will commence!

So depending on which treatment you decide upon you will be asked to get into position. If the male intimate waxing treatment includes the butt cheeks or butt crack then we start on the back so you will be required to get up on your knees so the butt area can be waxed. This is the best way to remove all the hair in this area and to get best access to get the job done correctly and leave you hair free.

For the front areas the techniques used for all the male intimate waxing treatments do not require the client to stretch the skin or to participate in any way with the treatment; just relax and leave the waxing to your expert!

We only use the best quality wax; Perron Rigot for all our treatments. For the intimate waxing treatments we only apply a non strip wax which offers better precision, more client comfort and great results with minimal discomfort.

After the waxing we immediately apply soothing jasmine oil which will remove any bits of residual wax, before applying a cool blue lotion to remove the oils and finally we will apply a post waxing product, depending on the skin type we will either use a refreshing gel or moisturising milk.

Aftercare is so important and we offer extensive aftercare advice for all clients and on our blog we have lots of useful male waxing aftercare advice for our clients and we will provide a free aftercare pack for all our clients as well as the opportunity to retail our range of post waxing skincare as well as our own exfoliating wash cloth A Bit of Rough.

To make booking easy we have applied discrete names of local areas around our neighbourhood for all our male intimate waxing treatments so that you can book from the comfort of your shared office or whilst walking up the high street!

So for clarification here are the names and their more commonly known translation:

·         The Islington – a male Brazilian wax

·         The Angel – a male Hollywood wax

·         The Green- sack and crack wax

·         Essex Road – a male back and butt wax

·         Cross Street – a male chest, sack and crack wax

·         Upper Street – a back sack and wax (bsc wax)

·         Arsenal – a male butt wax

·         Holloway Road – male crack wax

 

Jack Dunn - Male Grooming

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Tips For Healthy Male Grooming- Moving Away From the Dark Ages

Tips For Healthy Male Grooming-moving Away From the Dark Ages

Your health plays a huge role in how good you look and well you feel. If you are generally unhealthy, your outer appearance generally shows it. Learning how to remain as healthy as possible is best to look and feel great from the inside out. Taking the time to learn about the simple things that you can do every day will enhance your efforts for male grooming.

The foods you eat are very important, especially to your skin. You may be surprised to know how much action is going on in your skin cell structure every minute of the day. Making sure you eat foods that are high in antioxidants can allow you a slower rate of aging and clearer, younger looking skin. The way you eat has a lot to do with the normal functioning of skin cells. So for this reason more and more people are turning to much healthier diets and researching to find the best of the “power” foods to ensure they look and feel great.

Drinking plenty of water is another important aspect of your appearance. Maintaining healthy levels of cell hydration is necessary for you to not only look good, but to also feel energized and happy. If the cells in your body are struggling because of dehydration then it’s clear that they are not going to be able to produce enough energy for your body to function normally. Take care to drink water every day for ensuring complete cell hydration.

Rest is another essential requirement for you to both look and feel good. Getting enough sleep in today’s society can be a challenging aspect of male grooming. Making certain you get into bed every evening around the same time can do wonders for your health. Your body will use the down time to make repairs and get ready for the next day. Without enough sleep, your system spends the time during the day grinding to a halt due to simply being over worked and tired. Avoiding fatigue should start with a good night’s sleep every night.

Exercising regularly is another way you can promote good health. Keeping tone and fit can also allow you to look like you want as well. Working out on a regular schedule has many benefits related to how you look and feel. Consider the importance of being mentally healthy. By exercising every day, you can have a clearer mind and be able to focus on those things you find most important.

Taking care of personal hygiene is necessary to look good and to feel good about you. If you wake up each day without washing your face or brushing your teeth, think about how you feel by the middle of the day. Taking the time to learn about your skin type and how best to care for it is important. Choose products that do not contain a lot of unnecessary chemicals and learn more about how to use them on a  daily basis. Bear in mind that moisturizing your skin is most important to how young you look. Several brands of moisturizer are available for men that smell good and are not feminine in any way and most brands offer a line that is geared to the male grooming market.

Your hands are part of the external you. Taking the time to make sure your nails look neat and clean is necessary to promote a good look. Clean cut and shaven go a long way when your nails are neat as well. Keep your nails trimmed and filed to prevent less dirt from getting underneath them. Always take the time to moisturize your hands also. The same is also true for your toenails and feet especially in the summer when you are often wearing open footwear.

Your teeth make a huge difference in how you look. You should know also that healthy teeth promote your total well being as well. If you do not brush your teeth regularly and you have issues with cavities or gum disease, your heart and kidneys could be affected by it. Keep up with regularly scheduled dentist appointments and make sure you take care of your oral health every day.

Monitoring the amount of stress in your life is the key to your good health and to the success you experience in your endeavours. The time you take for you is vital for alleviating too much stress. Making a conscious choice to avoid stress is necessary for truly avoiding the side effects caused by it. Learn more about massage therapy or spa treatments for losing too much stress as well. Keep in mind the effects your regular exercise program has for getting rid of stress also.

The way you take care of your body determines many parts of your life. Making the most of life means you feeling healthy enough to do so. Looking good is important as well to maintain high self esteem. The happiest and most well balanced men are the ones that take male grooming seriously. Learning more about caring for your health is important.

© 2013 Jack Dunn Male Grooming

 

 

Back, sack and crack waxing and what's included in the treatment

The classic back sack and crack wax, which is more commonly referred to as the BSC wax generally only included the small of the back (the patch above the sacrum), the butt crack and the penis and scrotum wax.

However some therapists/ salons that offer the back sack and crack wax often include a full back wax and also the butt cheeks.

As with all male intimate waxing treatments the names vary and also what’s included in each treatment may vary so it’s always worth checking that the male intimate waxing treatment you book is the one that you require.

I find that the back sack and crack wax is often a popular choice for my male waxing clients. My BSC includes a full back and shoulder wax combined with the choice of a male Brazilian or a male Hollywood waxing treatment.

I have given all my male intimate waxing treatments their own unique name and on my website if you hold the mouse on the treatment name a window will open which will clearly explain what’s included in each treatment and also the method of waxing that will be used for each particular treatment.
Previously I found that clients would often book in for a BSC wax and when they arrived for their appointment they actually did not require a back wax they just referred to a BSC wax as a general term for a male intimate waxing treatment.

The BSC waxing treatment is called an “Essex Road “ wax and the price is slightly cheaper when booked as a combined treatment than if you booked a back and shoulder wax and a male Brazilian wax or a male Hollywood wax.

So if its a sack and crack wax, a male Brazilian wax or just the bikini line check out our male intimate waxing price list we offer an extensive range of male waxing options and you should find a treatment that suits.

The waxing procedure is very easy and straightforward when carrying out any of the male intimate waxing treatments; you will be required to get on all fours to have the inside of the butt waxed to ensure the area is completely hair free. Non strip waxes and excellent waxing techniques ensure a more comfortable intimate waxing treatment. I specialise in male Brazilian waxing treatments so you are guaranteed an efficient , comfortable and professional male waxing treatment.

As with all male intimate waxing treatments if clients follow the male waxing aftercare guidelines then the skin will settle down quickly and the aftercare will help clients manage to keep skin clean, smooth and to avoid any breakout or possible ingrown hairs. Click here to see our male waxing aftercare guidelines that we recommend to all our clients

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Easy Nostril Waxing As Part of Your Male Grooming - Free for all new clients!

Nostril waxing for men is a very popular male grooming treatment and you will be surprised just how much hair that a little blob of wax can remove...

Often new clients think that it’s going to be a very painful procedure but it’s so much more comfortable than plucking a few nasal hairs with a pair of tweezers. If you tweeze one hair it’s really quite uncomfortable but when you wax and remove all these hairs in one go its fairly painless.

We apply a little drop of jasmine oil to the nostril this creates a lipid barrier to ensure the process is more comfortable then a small amount of non strip/ hot wax is applied to the base of the nostril and scraped across to create a little handle. As the wax sets we press your nostril together so that the wax grips all sides and all of the hairs are embedded in the wax.

Please note that we don’t push wax up into the nostrils or we don’t leave any spatulas inside the nostrils, the hairs up inside the nostril are there for a purpose and we are only removing the unsightly hairs at the base and not any of the other nostril hair.

We have a face waxing package that includes a nostril wax, ear waxing and a brow wax tidy up , this is a very popular male grooming treatment and it’s amazing how removing these hairs and tidying up bushy brows can take a few years off and leave you looking fresh and groomed!

As part of our new client package we offer the choice of a free nostril wax or an ear waxing treatment.

Give it a try you will be surprised how clean and tidy you feel afterwards and how easy it is to wax.

Jack Dunn Male Grooming - www.jackdunn.co.uk

How to treat ingrown hairs after waxing

For most of us we have at some point had an ingrown hair and unfortunately some people can suffer really badly with these.   An ingrown hair is when the new hair curls back on itself and starts to grow  back into the hair follicle, or a hair that does not grow out of the hair follicle and actually remains embedded in the skin.

Ingrown hairs can affect most areas; the face, neck, legs, intimate areas or in fact any part of the body.

In most situations they are usually just a minor irritation on the skin, but if they are left untreated they can be very painful or unsightly. More importantly if they are not dealt with then they can become infected.

Unfortunately, while ingrown hair is more common with people having thick, curly hair, almost everybody will get one at some point and if you shave regularly, you may have to deal with ingrown hairs and razor bump quite frequently. 

Some clients who wax can also experience ingrown hairs and it is important to treat these properly and do as much as you can to prevent them. Often areas like the chest and pubic areas can be more prone to ingrown hairs if aftercare guidelines are not followed correctly. 

There are several ways that you can treat ingrown hairs and if you suffer with these one if these methods may help to treat the ingrown hairs.

1. Gentle exfoliation – Gently really is the name of the game here. I recommend that you use either a gentle exfoliation cream or a scrub product directly on the skin, or you can use an exfoliating wash cloth or a pair of mitts with an anti bacterial skin wash. I do find a loofah too rough on the skin. Exfoliate twice a day in the shower and if you are exfoliating gently enough you should be able to just “nudge “the hair so that it can release itself. Be careful not to exfoliate too roughly as you don’t want to break and cut the skin as this will cause scabs to form and this will make it really difficult then for the hair to get through the skin.  I find that the Bit of Rough exfoliating washcloth is perfect as its gentle on the skin but just rough enough to left the dead skin cells.

 

2. Applying an ingrown hair product -There are many products available on the market for the treatment of ingrown hairs and if you research on the internet you can see which ones are available and often read reviews for these. Also most therapists who offer waxing will often retail or recommend a product that can be used for the treatment of ingrown hairs. Products containing Salicylic acid are often the best and can be applied to the skin a few times a day for the recommended period; also the Salicylic acid will soothe the inflammation.  If you combine this with gentle exfoliation and keeping the skin as clean as possible then should help to remove the ingrown hairs. Some clients have found that the application of Magnesium Sulphate and left overnight has also helped to lift the hair out of the skin.

 

3. Teasing out the hair – If you managed to get the ingrown hair to the surface then you should be able to get it out. Take a warm flannel or some cotton pads with hot water and press them on the skin and the heat will gently soften the skin. You will need to do this several times and apply the compress with hot water. This will bring the hair to the surface and now you should be able to actually tease the hair out of the skin. Use a pair of clean sterile tweezers that will lift the hair. Take care that you don’t break the skin and remove the hair with the tweezers in the direction of growth taking care not to snap or cut the hair. Keep the skin clean and a little medicated cream applied to the area will soothe and treat the skin surrounding the hair.

With all these things prevention is so much better than cure , so follow the waxing aftercare guidelines and for most people this help to avoid ingrown hairs from developing.

Jack Dunn - Male Grooming