Common Grooming Questions for Men!!!

Grooming has become such an important part of our lives simply because men now have become more aware and actually want to look good. A conscious effort is made towards daily grooming habits which earlier weren’t a great part of the daily routine. So many grooming tips all over the internet but still a lot of common grooming questions are still unanswered for many Indian men.

We sorted out a list of common areas and questions which men wanted a solution for. So here are the answers to your questions guys!

1. Is there a way I can prevent dark circles?

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After researching and personally using most products for dark circles, the only remedy to this issue would be Enough Sleep and a few selected eye creams. Ordinary eye creams will take time to get rid of dark circles but special eye creams have been designed for men having light reflecting particles, a technology borrowed from women’s cosmetic products. Trust us, this works wonders! 

2. How do I solve the constant problem of pimples?

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First of all, do not even dare to pick the pimples or else you might end up having a permanent scar on that particular area. Using a face wash which has Salicylic Acid in it will help you avoid or get rid of pimples. It has acne fighting ingredients which helps clear pores. 

3. Which is the best place to apply fragrance?

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If you were made to believe that applying fragrance on your wrist or behind the ears for long lasting fragrance, it doesn’t stand true at all. The problem is these areas are warm and exposed to the air so the fragrance dissipates quickly. The best part would be the Chest because the fragrance stays between your clothes and body helping the fragrance to last long.

4. What is the best way to shave your balls?

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No wants to talk about this but everyone wants to know about it. This is most common topic which Indian men are clueless about. It is advised that you should Trim the hair back first with a trimmer which makes shaving easier. Splash with cold water to tighten the balls post trimming. Apply a shaving cream and shave exactly as you would on your face.

5. How many times should I shampoo my hair?

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Shampooing your hair Twice a week is an appropriate time. If you work out on a daily basis then maybe twice would be a bad idea. Go about washing thrice a week in that case. Conditioning is a very important part of shampooing which should not be avoided for oily and curly hair. 

6. What is the best way to prevent razor burn?

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The main cause of razor burn is not the razor or the shaving cream but actually the technique of shaving.  We often use long, fast sweeping stokes applied with enough pressure to remove several layers of the skin which is why the skin sees red at times. To avoid burns, Shave in the direction of hair growth. 

 

Courtesy: MENSXP

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Getting everyone to recycle waste

Vani Murthy is trying to get 10 lakh citizens to take a pledge to not send any organic waste to dump yards for a week but compost it instead

Trying to understand means to involve the community in recycling plastic and paper took her to a landfill. The visit to the landfill on the city’s outskirts had such an impact that Vani Murthy decided then and there to not send any waste from her house to the landfill. Thus began her journey with promoting segregation of waste and composting.

The 54-year-old resident of Malleswaram is now trying to get 10 lakh citizens in the city to take a pledge to not send any organic waste to the dump yards for a week and compost instead. The project — Swachagraha — will be launched next month.

The project is being promoted by the Solid Waste Management Round Table, of which Ms. Murthy has been part of since 2008.

“The idea of the project is to get people to realise that it is not difficult and that it is an easy way to bring about a big change,” she said, and added that all those who take a pledge are given a simple kit.

There are many reasons for not segregating waste and composting at home that range from bad smell to lack of time. But there are two reasons why everybody should do it, she said. “Firstly, composting at home gives one the opportunity to grow vegetables and bring back healthy food on the dinner table. And secondly, it makes one respect the environment, which is a great thing for the future of the planet,” she explained.

Irrespective of the space available, everybody can take up composting at home. Just segregating waste and composting for week is enough for people to realise that it can become a lifelong process.

“There is nothing more fulfilling than growing your own vegetables and knowing that you are not adding to the garbage that is polluting some place. It has been a very fulfilling and fun journey. With more people signing up for the Swachagraha project, hopefully Bengaluru will become a model for other cities,” Ms. Murthy added.

Projects she was involved with:

1. Cleaning up of the voters’ list for one booth in Malleswaram, which resulted in high voter turnout in 2007

2. Was part of Bala Janaagraha where in schoolchildren were taught about importance of civic participation

3. Member of the Solid Waste Management Round Table since 2008; and promotes composting and urban farming

Suggestions for the government/BBMP:

1. Enforce segregation of waste at source

2. Bring in a uniform system for collection of waste and scientific disposal

3. Ensure that dry waste doesn’t leave the ward and reach the landfill

Suggestions for citizens:

1. Understand that landfills are not the solution

2. It is our duty to segregate the waste that we generate

3. Bring health back to your family by starting to compost organic waste at home and growing your own vegetables

 

Courtesy: The Hindu

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/getting-everyone-to-recycle-waste/article7777880.ece?ref=sliderNews