[quote]AndrewG909 wrote:
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
[quote]'nuffsaid wrote:
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
[quote]TD54 wrote:
I can’t believe people are responding with serious advice… What the hell is going on here[/quote]
You’re right, because what I really want (and what my girl really wants) is for me to have oily, acne ridden, puss covered, pimple infested, flaky, dry, cystic, leathery, blotchy, blemish filled, skin. Yep, taking care of yourself sure is pretty pussified isn’t it, when compared to all that. Just make sure it isn’t an obsession, and that you don’t take more time with it than your girl does.
For all of you bagging on the OP because he wants to take care of his skin, think about how fucking stupid you would look when you put in so much effort to get jacked and shredded, only to be undone by having shitty skin. I swear, how do some of you get out of bed in the morning?[/quote]
hey Maximus, you sound like you’d like to go the extra mile re skin care. If you’re interested, look up the books of Dr Nicholas Perricone. His books on skin care revolutionised the cosmetic world a few years ago, and continue to do so. he actually started his career a s agerontologist, would you believe.
His recommnedations jibe well with tmuscle stuff, basically coming down to eating fresh salmon, blueberries, green salads etc and topical applications of his invention, in the DHAE (I think) and alpha lipoic acid area. Oh, and Vitamin C ester,fat-soluble is better than ascorbic acid topically, that sort of thing. His main point is that wrinkles and puffy skin etc come from inflammation of the cells, mainly caused by sugar, so he recommends eliminating it from your diet.
Anyway, it’s all very logical exercise- and diet-based stuff, and he writes about the scientific base for his formulas and recommendations. the books are very interesting, well worth a read, and there’s no crazy stuff or starvation diet rubbish.
Can’t remember the titles off hand, but google his name and his website and books should come up.
I hope I haven’t taken the thread off topic?[/quote]
Here is the thing…
If your nutrition is good, and I mean in standards of bodybuilding, fitness, and athleticism (not the media shit storm ), you will most likely have good looking skin to begin with, barring a skin condition which should cause you to go see a derm.
I have heard of Perricone, and he pushes for eating more fruits, veggies, salmon (and more Omega-3 in general), nuts, lean protein, and getting exercise for good skin. Does this sound familiar in terms of health and fitness in general? If this is the foundation of your nutrition, I would say you’re off to a good start.
Just a side note, I would HIGHLY recommend using a double edged safety razor or straight razor to shave with, and here is why…
In 2005, I was hospitalized for 3 months following peritonitis, I had an IV inserted into my neck, which left a pretty ugly looking scar. Normally I would not give a shit, since I have scarred almost everywhere by now. But this bugged me because it was directly on my face. Taking a suggestion of one of my dad’s friends, who is very old school, I used a double edged safety razor. Because it shaves SO much closer than the Mach 3 or any other razor, it has literally shaved off more and more skin, making the scar practically invisible. Also, I get ingrown hairs like a mother fucker because I have curly hair, but with the safety razor I rarely get them now. I got mine on Ebay with 10 Solinger blades for cheap, just something to consider. [/quote]
You’re able to shave you’re neck with a safety razor?? I’ve never actually tried a safety razor, I’ve tried straight edges though, and attempting to shave the neck with a straight edge is a bad idea. I figured a safety razor would have similar results. Do you have any issues using safety razors on your neck?[/quote]
Yes I am fully able to shave with either a double edged safety razor and a straight razor, and I don’t care how many blades Gillette puts on a razor, a single blade is always best (assuming it’s sharp). If you decide to try this, make sure to go slow, real slow, and do not press against your skin. The blade is so sharp, you are essentially gliding the razor across your face, not pressing down on your face. I think the safety razor has the same effect, and you have better control than a straight razor. I bought mine new on Ebay, you can also go with either Solinger blades or Feather blades.
A note of caution if you go with Feather blades, they are made in Japan, the same fuckers who make samurai swords, they are VEEEERRRRRYYYYY sharp, and considered the best among double edged blades. The name “feather” refers to the amount of pressure you should be using against your skin.
