This is something I put together to help out a young friend.
Tips for Every Young Man
Wash your face every morning when you wake up. Use a face wash that is oil free and/or hypoallergenic. They make special face washes just for men. Wash your face every night before you go to bed.
Use deodorant every day. It is ok to apply more than once a day. It is best if you apply it after every shower and right before you play sports and/or exercise.
Shower every day, use soap or body wash with every shower. They make body wash and soap just for men.
Shower after you are done working out and/or after playing sports
Use cologne or body spray or after shave for dates, church, business meetings, special events (weddings etc). Body spray, after shave and cologne are alcohol based to dry quickly. Use 1 squirt or 1 spray or a dime size amount (everyone in the room shouldn’t smell you, only person who should smell you is you and if someone is less than 1 inch from you). Don’t use it every day (let your deodorant do its job).
Try a product for 1 to 2 weeks to 1 month before you decide if you like it or not, if you know if it works for you or not.
Wash your hands every single time before you eat anything.
Drink at least 1 glass of milk every day. If you are lactose intolerant take calcium pills.
Take a daily multi-vitamin. They have one a day vitamins for teens and for men. If you are a teen (13 – 19 take teen vitamin, 20 + take men vitamin) (I use the brand Once a Day because the lack of an after taste when you take the vitamin).
Use moisturizer every time you wash your face, use and oil free one and / or hypoallergenic moisturizer (they make a version just for males)
If you have acne use a cream or gel with Benzoyl Peroxide and/or Salicylic Acid (test both to see what works for your skin and life style). Apply after you wash your face but before you use a moisturizer.
If your skin is dry, chapped and/or irritated use lotion. They make unscented lotions and lotions for men.
For straight hair, use a straitening cream, lotion, product, there is also spray version and gel version. Apply when hair is wet then blow dry hair. Then straighten hair with a flat iron. Then apply a straitening product again. Please read directions of the product before use, there are several different kinds, some for wet hair only, some for dry hair only and some that can be used o dry or wet hair.
Brush your teeth every morning and every night.
Rinse with mouth wash that fights gum diseases. They say the health of your teeth leads to the health of your whole body.
Floss every day, preferably every morning and every night right before you brush your teeth.
Eat a balanced diet, you will not live forever and you will be able to do more with your life if you eat your veggies, fruit, meat, etc. If you do, your skin, muscles and your whole body will be happier, look better and feel better.
Write in your journal at least once a day (this is good for mental health, it is ok if you only write 1 sentence every day, just do it) You don’t have to share or show your journal to anyone ever. It is your choice.
Trust someone, specially your parents, they only want the best for you.
Drink at least one glass of water every day
Use chap stick, they make a version just for men that isn’t glossy.
Use sun block if you plan on being in the sun for more than an hour in a day.
Be physically active for at least 1 hour a day every day. If you are going to be active for more than 2 hours in a day, drink water, PowerAde, Gatorade and/or juice. Soda should a treat.
If you have a question, research it online and/or ask someone for help.
Always read the directions on a product before you buy it and/or before you use it.
* These tips can also be used for woman/young ladies.
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