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Monday, January 05, 2009

Start the Year with a Healthy Diet!

Here’s a nice weight loss tip that will make you feel like a million bucks: empty out your junkie diet. There’s nothing like a healthy diet to motivate you and give you a fresh start for the year.

Here’s how to do it while losing those extra holiday pounds. Start by cleaning out your refrigerator; gather any left over holiday food and give it to someone else – get rid of it. Presto! Your food box is clean and empty, so you can make a trip to the closest fresh market and buy healthy foods – lots of fruits, delicious vegetables, lean meats and whole grain items. It may sound eerie, but it's a simple thing.

Start keeping a food journal to track your eating habits. You'll be surprised how much goes under the radar when you're not watching what you eating. By just logging the foods you eat along with portion sizes can give you a good idea as to how you can eat healthier.

Cut back on certain foods in your diet and starting an exercise program this week. Consume more protein and take a nutritional supplement like 24 Fit System: a natural around-the-clock regimen to support weight loss processes, decrease in bodily fat and increases in lean muscle for a fit and lean appearance.

Can you make these changes? Yes!

Try this trick to start out the new year with a healthy diet. It’s also great if you want to lose weight fast, but think that in order to quickly lose to those unwanted pounds, you'll have to take 24 Fit System. You’ll feel like you’ve got a fresh new chance at getting fit fast.

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Soiled Skin: Facial Cleansing Mask Erupts Out to Meet Green Tea

Following our successful line of Facial Skincare products, we have recently dug deep into our roots for another incredible face product - a Facial Cleansing Mask. This new skin detoxifying product, re-energizes your complexion with a unique mix of pulverized green tea and refined clay.

The powerful antioxidant properties of the green tea contained in this clay mask, work as it is absorbed by the skin, sucking up all the impurities and clearing your face pores of excess oil -- it's an awesome feeling.

In keeping with our advanced skincare philosophy, the Facial Cleansing Mask contains Soybean extracts with vitamins A, E and K, which are natural moisturizers, as well as Aloe and Wheat to help strengthen the skin and maintain a natural moisture balance, preventing roughness and brittle texture.

This cleansing mask actually has geological roots -- Bentonite and Kaolin clays extracted from volcanic deposits, are part of it magical formulation. They help absorb large amounts oily residues and natural sebum, to unclog your skin.

Once you try this green tea clay mask, you will wonder how you ever went without it. It's that good. It'll make you feel completely renewed and fresh.

It's a 10-minute thing. You put the Facial Cleansing Mask on your face and neck area, and rinse it off with cool water 10-minutes later. As simple as that.

You can use a face moisturizer afterward to get your natural face stretchiness back, and to boost the absorption of the active ingredients.

Facial Cleansing Mask can be used two, three or even four times per week if you want.

We'll keep you posted on some really cool ways to combine Facial Cleansing Mask with the rest our facial skincare line to uplift your facial regimen.

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Friday, October 03, 2008

Can Tough Economic Times Lead to Acne Breakouts?

It's been a tough month for most folks; the whole economic meltdown has fatigued our lives and the worst part for some is the zit-y way of reflecting on the skin due to stress. Not too long ago we published a piece explaining how stress affects acne breakouts, so we thought this would be a good opportunity to give you some sane advise to control acne.

If you've been watching the news lately, then you understand what we're talking about. And if you're crazy enough to read the WSJ or FT, then the conditions for stress-related acne are there.

All the papers are inundated with economic death notices.

Everyone seem to want to know why the sudden pimples. How they can control the breakouts? The answer: not by stressing your skin out. The best answer is to start using an Acne Treatment System that can provide your skin with vitamins and skin restoring ingredients to give you an acne-free complexion.

Stress related acne is not an illusion
Medical research has affirmed that the connection between stress and acne is a fact. According to a 2007 study reported on WebMD, teens undergoing high stress levels (think exam time), were 23% more likely to have an acne breakout than in non-stressful times. German researchers at the Free University in Berlin reaffirmed this in a study on adults, finding that subjects suffering from stressful conditions had more acne breakouts than those who didn’t.

Our situation right now with the economic meltdown is a prefect recipe for stress. Even if we try to insulate ourselves from the media, there's still plenty of other elements and individuals surrounding us that will get us talking and stressing about it.

There is a powerful relationship between the brain and skin conditions, called Psychodermatology. One of the impacts that mental stress has on the skin is Acne. Facial skin is more susceptible to stress than other parts of the body, therefore if you have acne-prone skin, you should treat it with pharmaceutical-grade acne products.

The reality? No one is immune from acne we should all prevent it with an effective Acne Treatment System.

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Who Tests The Acne Treatments?

For most people with acne, finding an acne treatment or an acne cream is an agitated mission. How does anyone (except another person suffering from acne) know if this acne treatment or product has effective ingredients to clear your skin?

Unquestionably, when you're looking for an acne treatment, you can (and should) read product reviews. That will certainly give you some insight about the products' effectiveness on others. But most acne treatments (and all acne product sites) that I know will talk about how effective their acne medicines are and feature "testimonials" with positive references about the products.

Getting an Unbiased Acne Treatment Review

There are always individuals and sites who will provide Acne Treatment Reviews. Normally, these folks are impartial. Chances are, they simply want to share their experience with others looking for acne products. If they finally found an acne cream that is really effective, what do you think they'll suggest others to use in order to "clear acne skin?"

This is why product reviews can be "very beneficial" for you. You know, the guys that have had severe acne for years and have tried just about every acne treatment medicine available out there. Once an acne product gives them some skin clarity and they start experiencing satisfactory results, the chances are very good that they are going voice their results (and they are the ones who ultimately test the acne treatments).

So let's talk about Acne Treatment Tests. You have probably been in the those shoes: Your skin has been breaking out for some time now. You learn about this pharmaceutical-grade acne medicine. This acne product uses dermatological ingredients that are recommended by dermatologists for acne treatment. After using it for a couple of weeks you start getting the results you've been needing. Chances are you are going to want to recommend this acne treatment to others by posting a review where you found it.

I speak to friends with acne problems about this all the time, and what I constantly hear is no surprise at all. These guys recommend one another acne products and treatments that have helped them clear their skin. There is not a better Acne Treatment Test than this. Different users, with different skin types and hormones, talking about their results using the same acne medicine.

So what about all the testing involved in the development of acne treatment medicines?

I'd like to say "you can trust what the manufacturer says," but there is nothing like testing it for yourself.

Acne Treatments Should You Test

If you really want an honest opinion of an acne treatment, buy acne products that other users are recommending and perform your own test. Tell other individuals with acne problems which medicines work for you. Tell them if you have long experimented with different acne products (or, if you have come up with our own acne treatments) and what has worked for your skin to eliminate acne.

Here are some acne products you'll want to make sure are part of your acne treatment test list:
  • Acne Treatment System - A 3-step acne treatment system clinically developed and recommended by leading dermatologists to eliminate acne permanently.
  • Acne Spot Repair - A prescription-grade acne medicine to get rid of pimples overnight with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide and other professional-grade ingredients to heal blemishes and help reduce inflammation and redness.
  • Advanced Acne Pads - Prescription acne pads for exposed acne with maximum strength Salicylic Acid to completely clear and prevent breakouts and blackheads.
If you plan to test these acne treatments (and you should) or any others, you should provide reviews with some useful tips/suggestions for others to benefit from.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Curing Your Acne Breakouts

Our previous acne posts covered general information about acne and the causes of acne for those of you experiencing frequent breakouts looking for a fast cure, yet effective and definitive acne treatments for your skin. In this segment we present the best acne protocol clinically developed by our skincare experts in this bleb field, along with a practical list of which acne products you should apply to start your own acne treatment cure.

How to cure acne: Starter guidelines for your acne stressed skin:

Learn what each acne product does for your skin.

Distinguishing between acne product ingredients and their general benefits for your skin is very important. Many acne specialized sites concur that both the acne product ingredients and the benefits for the skin have much greater importance in maximizing their benefits.

This includes both general and specific benefits; examples of this include the specified purpose of each acne product like acne treatment/repair/diminish, and specific ingredient benefits such as absorbs into the skin to clear acne-causing bacteria.

Even if you just want to prevent acne, you should still be learning the benefits of every medicine. MenScience acne experts agree that many people wanting to prevent acne are going to acne information web sites; as they want to guarantee not breaking out, and finding the best acne medicine. So if you want to learn how to prevent acne, our acne skin care experts agree - read MenScience's acne treatment recommendations.

Distinguish between acne medicines

According to our acne experts, "Acne is triggered by several factors, including hormone imbalance, overproduction of sebum (the oily substance on the skin) and growth of bacteria (known as P. acnes). For this reason, using gentle, effective acne medicine (not abrasive) is an integral part of an acne treatment as it regularly removes the blockage of dead cells from pores."

One acne medicine that stands out greatly is the Acne Spot Repair. According to feedback from customer reviews, nearly 99% of current customers that have used this zit killer give it 5-stars and say it has become the main acne product in the their acne treatment routine.

Steve, from Tucson, AZ, a 48 year-old male with occasional breakouts - has made this his "go to" acne medicine every time he gets a pimple now. "I thought I was using the best until I tried this product. Doesn't dry your skin out or leave dry patches like other products."

Customize your acne treatment to control and eliminate acne permanently

Before you put together and start using an acne treatment, you need to know what each acne product targets and how it will relate to your skin needs. Ireneo, a customer from Soledad, CA, says, "MenScience Acne Treatment hydrates my skin, minimizes pores, it's soothing, and works effectively. I needed an acne system to clear my skin since I been breaking out from stress."

MenScience Acne Treatment offers pharmaceutical-grade acne medicine so that you can get an acne-free complexion:

  • Daily Face Wash: This advanced liquid cleanser promotes a clear complexion by removing the bacteria, impurities and oily residues that cause acne.
  • Advanced Face Tonic: This gentle, yet high-potency wonder softens, smoothes and conditions for a radiantly clear complexion. Professional-grade Alpha Hydroxy Acids remove organic buildup while dissolving dead skin cells and pore-clogging, oily residues to renew and clarify.
  • Acne Therapy Lotion: This intensive acne medication cures recurring acne with dermatologist recommended Benzoyl Peroxide. Enriched with vitamins and skin restoring ingredients, the prescription-grade formula repairs and conditions acne stressed skin to help prevent scarring. Ultralight and oil-free, the Lotion absorbs quickly and invisibly without leaving a residue.
Distinguish between comedogenic vs non-comedogenic acne medicine

Comedogenic refers to ingredients or products that have a tendency to block pores and promote comedones (plural of comedo), or acne.

If you already suffer from oily or acne-prone skin, keep an eye out for these comedogenic ingredients when purchasing products:
  • Cocoa Butter
  • Pigments & Dyes (red in particular)
  • Coal Tar
  • Lanolin
  • Isopropyl Myristate
Consider acne products with dermatological ingredients

You have the option of using an acne product comparison chart to find acne products that target the causes of acne and keep acne blemishes under control with effective pharmaceutical-grade acne ingredients to diminish acne and prevent acne outbreaks. Consider ingredients like:
  • Glycolic Acid
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Alpha Hydroxy Acids
  • Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Allantoin
  • Urea
  • Green Tea
  • Vitamins B5, A, C and E
Where to search: Search engine are the best resource
You also have the option of maintaining a clear complexion at all times by using convenient prescription-grade acne pads anywhere oily residues start building up. Advanced Acne Pads help you diminish acne areas, healing and repairing acne-stressed skin.

Other acne treatment resources
If you are having difficulties trying to decide which acne products are best for your skin, please let us know and we'll happy to help you find the right acne medicine for you.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Top Men's Spas and Luxury Travel Destinations


While we're busy slogging away at MenScience creating even better men's skincare, grooming and nutritional products, we do realize that there is a whole world of men out there who are taking advantage of summer to travel and see the sites. Here's a list of some hot spas, grooming spots and vacation destinations that feature our products that you might want to add to your summer itinerary (or at least dream about adding).
Enjoy a men's-only spa fit for royalty with flat-screen TVs, a lengthy list of massage services and ultra-lux relaxation lounge at SIR Spa in the metro Chicago area. www.sirspa.com.

Miami is known for its tropical weather, hot bodies and risqué clothes (or lack of), but skip the full-body waxing and head to Churchill's Barber Shop for a men's grooming experience not to be missed. This classic barbershop offers a refined atmosphere with espresso bar and expert, no-nonsense Deluxe Shaves and Trims. www.churchillsbarbershop.com.

Take a trip up north to beautiful Montreal to discover some of the finest men's grooming services at Adam Le Spa. Offering everything from Hot Stone massages to the Millionaire Pedicure, this hot spot is sure to have you exclaiming "Oh, Canada!" with admiration by the time you're through. www.adamlespa.com.

Or head across the water to Spa NK in London for superb grooming services and face treatments in a relaxed, posh atmosphere. Hey, they don't call it Merry Olde England for nothing. www.spacenk.com.

(For great tips on how to travel with style, check out Health and the Modern Traveler).

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Zen and the Art of Facial Hair


Most Japanese men are known for being close-shavers, promoting a complete image of sophistication, professionalism, and above all, smooth grooming. But some shaving companies are out to change that image.

A Wall Street Journal article recently detailed how Schick and Braun are both courting the Japanese market by advocating facial hair for men. Long been thought a taboo style from boardrooms to bars in the Far East, the two companies are advocating a change to how Japanese men present themselves with marketing gizmos like an interactive website that lets you change beards, a classification system of what facial hair is right for you, and clever Japan-only advertising campaigns urging men to let it all hang out.

However, because beards and mustaches are still frowned upon in the Japanese culture and Japanese men tend to have less facial hair overall, the two companies have a long road ahead of them.

Although facial hair is more accepted in America, here at MenScience we wonder how many guys really know how to take care of their beards and mustaches. Here's a quick run-down of tips to keep your facial hair in shape all summer long:

  • Advanced Shave Formula is non-foamy and allows you to see what you are shaving so you can keep your beard and mustache even.
  • Always keep facial hair trimmed and free of debris. Clean it with a gentle cleanser like Daily Shampoo just as you would the hair on your head.
  • Keep everything trimmed with regular visits to the barber. Or invest in a good beard trimmer to get the best results on your own.

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Thursday, July 03, 2008

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Expert Grilling Tips

Technically you're celebrating the birth of our country, deliverance from England's monarchy, our freedom to be a democracy, etc., etc.…..but we all know what the Fourth of July really comes down to: BBQ, BBQ and more BBQ.

And while any Neanderthal can throw a pound of chuck on the grill, it takes a pro to pull off some first-class grilling. Here are some tips and tricks that will have your friends thinking you're the next Bobby Flay, as well as advice on sticking to a healthy diet and avoiding summertime diet pitfalls.

  • Don't push down on burgers or steaks while they cook to keep them juicy.
  • Want expert grill marks? Lightly grease the grate using tongs and a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel before laying the meat on.
  • Eliminate flare-ups by trimming meat before cooking. (Lean meat is also lower in saturated fat, making for a happy heart).
  • Make clean-up a snap by scraping the grate down with a wire grill brush after the grill is turned off, but before it cools down.
  • Load up on grilled vegetables instead of calorie-busting sides like potato salad or coleslaw.
  • Try some healthier substitutions: whole-grain buns for white, mustard for mayo, salmon or skinless chicken breasts for hamburgers.
  • It's easy to go back for seconds (and thirds and fourths…) at all-day events so pay attention to your portion sizes.
  • Find even more ways to keep the pounds off this summer in the Nutrition section of Tips & Advice.

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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Wedding Crashers

Remember the hit comedy Wedding Crashers? Well, some guys are taking that seriously... They're literally crashing weddings! But according to an article on Ask Men.com, there are some fine points men must master to do it in style... So if, like many men, the allure of 'oodles of free food and booze' excites you and you aspire to be a skilled wedding crasher, then read on.

Seems like the big idea to fool the grooms, groomsmen and entire wedding is confidence and vague references. The wedding family is often so concerned with managing sure the actual wedding day festivities goes smoothly and making sure everyone feels welcome, they're pretty oblivious.

A key thing wedding crashers should remember to impress the other grooms and groomsmen? Their grooming has to be perfect. Wedding crasher men should dress and groom themselves very carefully to act the part and not arouse any suspicion.All eyes will be on the bride and grooms and the bridesmaids and groomsmen, but a wedding crasher should try to look extra-spiffy too.

It starts with the shave. To look clean cut and well groomed, men should shave for a wedding, especially they're crashing. For a super-smooth look, wedding crasher men should skip shaving the day before the event and then shave very carefully. Of course, we recommend that they use MenScience's Advanced Shave Formula for optimal results. That goes for grooms and groomsmen, too!

There's nothing else that can make grooms, groomsmen and the entire wedding party negatively aware of your prescence... and that's body odor. Cleanse your skin with the Daily Body Wash and apply a good coat of Advanced Deodorant the advanced, bacteria-killing ingredients will kill odor before it starts. That way, you can act natural and dance like with Grandma Sue like there's no tomorrow... Calmness and bold confidence is a key for men crashing a wedding, and you certainly can't do that if you're paranoid that you're smelly.

There's another kind of wedding crasher that grooms and groomsmen should worry about, and it's not the relatively inocuous kind that is hitting on Auntie Fran. Triggered by stress, acne breakouts are common wedding crashers - and they can end up on the faces of grooms and groomsmen if they're not careful.

These wedding crashers include any variety of acne pimples, acne zits, acne whiteheads and acne blackheads. They crop up without warning, and unlike the weird man hitting on your aunt, this unexpected visitor is really obvious. To zap it, apply Acne Spot Repair directly to the acne blemish. It will reduce acne bacteria levels, help diminish redness and reduce acne pimples within 24 hours.

For more helpful tips from MenScience on wedding day grooming for grooms and groomsmen, read Wedding & Anniversary Grooming Tips for Men.

MenScience also offers some great wedding tips for grooms, groomsmen - really, all men - in Emergency Shaving, Grooming & Skincare Fixes.

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Monday, June 16, 2008

Jessie's Grandpa Shines the Brightest!

This Father's Day, Jessie nominated her grandfather, Julio, for the Dad that Shines the Brightest Award - and after reading her letter - we at MenScience agree he deserves to win it.

Here's a little of what Jessie said about dear ol' grandad:

" My grandfather, Julio, is honestly the hardest working man I know. At age 80 you would think he would be retired by now, but he is still working hard to support my grandmother and make his children and grandchildren happy. My grandparents have raised ten beautiful children and now have plenty of grandchildren in which they both helped to raise.

Ever since I was a child, I remember going over to my grandparents house with my cousins and family members and doing ...all sorts of [outdoor] activities such as bike riding, playing ball, tennis in the backyard, even pulling weeds for my grandma. The amazing thing about it is how he could make a small bouncy ball into a fun game of basketball, or tennis, football, even soccer. Even at my age, I still enjoy going over to my grandparents house with my little sisters and so do his ten wonderful children... my aunts, uncles, and parents...

My grandfather is such an amazing person, father, and grandfather. He has worked every single day of his life ensuring my grandmother, myself, and my family all the happiness he can give us. He is an extraordinary person and I love him with all of my heart. He most definitely shines bright. He is my grandfather, my best friend, and most of all, my hero."

Besides an official MenScience certificate recognizing him as a stellar father and grandfather, Jessie's grandad Julio will soon receive a fun-in-the-sun Father's Day gift with four dazzling sun care products: the TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30, Advanced Lip Protection, Anti-Aging Formula and Pigmentation Repair Formula.

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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Say Goodbye to Acne & Hello to a Social Life

IN MOVIES, only the really big nerds have acne. In life, the social stigmas of the acne prone follow. If you're suffering from acne, you know it's no joke.

Besides having good skin care habits, you can do much to prevent acne. If you want a solution to help you prevent acne breakouts from forming, and the acne scarred skin that can result, here's an acne treatment systemthat really works!

1. Wash your acne prone skin once a day with a gentle cleanser (like the Daily Face Wash) that contains Salicylic Acid. It will help kill acne bacteria and keep pores clear.

2. As an alternative, use the Advanced Face Tonic once or twice a day to help remove organic buildup, dissolve dead skin cells and pore-clogging, oily residues.

3. Follow good, non-comodogenic skin practices; this includes not popping or picking at acne blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. You're spreaking bacteria and irritating skin, which increases acne breakouts - and probably acne scarring, too.

4. Use an acne medicine with benzoyl peroxide, the most effective acne treatment to prevent acne breakouts. The added vitamins and soothing ingredients of the Acne Therapy Lotion will help reduce acne redness and irritation while preventing acne scars.

So now, instead of complaining about how acne breakouts destroyed your social life, take steps to cure acne - permanently!

Note: When you're using acne medication, always protect acne breakouts from the sun with a suncreen, like the TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30, as sun exposure can redden or darken acne marks and make acne scars permanent.

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Monday, June 09, 2008

A Change of Pace When You Run

Are you a runner? I am. Last weekend, I went to San Francisco, CA. Ran the length of the city. I can't quite tell you where, because I got pretty lost, but the experience was incredible. You can't really see a place until you've seen how the people there live, work and eat - until you're really among them. For me, running does this. It's amazing how great a run in another place can feel. Alright, so the cooler climate helped a bit - okay, it helped ALOT - but so did the change of pace...

Experts agree that for optimal results, it's essential that we make changes to our workout program every once in awhile. Giving the body's muscles new stimuli not only encourages muscle growth, it also enhances our results.

Fitness gurus suggest that we change our fitness regimens every so often, perhaps doing more cardio than strength-training one week, and more strength-training than cardio the next. They also recommend changing the order of exercises and the amount of repetitions. Besides challenging muscles to work better and harder, these change-ups maintain your interest and focus on each workout session.

Also, as a reminder, use the pharmaceutical-grade MenScience Omega 3 Supplement Formula for joint support and muscular mobility. If' you're a runner like me, your knees will thank you.

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Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Men's Nemesis, the Terrible Emesis Attacks!

A severe, highly contagious 'norovirus' is attacking men with severe emesis (vomiting) and diarrhea, according to Men's Health article, 'Attack of the Puking Virus.'

Coined "Norovirus" after a 1960s outbreak in Norwalk, Ohio, this terrible stomach virus may be broadly described as 'a virus that lives in the stomach and causes illnesses like gastroenteritis, food poisoning and stomach flu' within 24 hours of exposure.

The norovirus is easily spread, which is why, according to the Mayo Clinic, 'an estimated 23 million cases of norovirus occur in the United States each year.' Spreading quickly between people via contaminated surfaces, food, and water, it shut down entire hospital wings in New York, and Boston.

Eating healthy and getting adequate sleep can do much to increase immunity to infectious diseases. Men who worry they're not getting enough nutrition may do well to consider taking a supplement like Advanced Antioxidants, which supports the body's antioxidant processes (critical to optimal health). Here are some other tips men can take to avoid infection - and avoid infecting other men:

- Wash your hands throughly, including the backs of your hands and wrists using a soap with anti-bacterial properties, like MenScience's Daily Body Wash. (The Mayo Clinic suggests washing for 15-20 seconds with soap and warm water before closing off the faucet with a disposable towel.)

- Clean contaminated surfaces with a bleach solution immediately, scrubbing on all hard, non-porous surfaces.

- Take care not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth in public.

- Take off work! The virus is at its worst for for the first 1-3 days, but it's still highly contagious for 48 hours after symptoms subside.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

MenScience Father's Day Contest

Do You Know a Stellar Father? Enter him in our Father's Day Contest!


One Dad that shines above the rest by spending quality time outdoors with his children will win the MenScience 'Dad that Shines the Brightest Award'!

Besides an official MenScience certificate recognizing him as a stellar father he'll win a fun-in-the-sun Father’s Day gift with four dazzling sun care products: the TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30, Advanced Lip Protection, Anti-Aging Formula and Pigmentation Repair Formula. It's a $150.00 value!

Hurry and enter today, the contest ends on June 14th!

The contest is also posted on Contest Alley, Free Stuff Channel, Sweepstakes and More, and on other sites.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Acne Breakouts Can Be Triggered by Stress


YOU'VE GOT A BIG MEETING IN 2 DAYS... You've worked on your presentation for over a month and it's your one shot to make a big impression. But what's this? Pimples - whiteheads - blackheads - an enormous zit? The only impression you'll make is that of a pimple-faced teenager - not a seasoned professional!

How can you possibly have an acne breakout? You eat right, wash your face regularly with men's skincare products and use acne treatment products - and for goodness sakes - you're in your late 30's!

Once considered pure fiction, medical research has just begun affirming that there is a real connection between stress and acne. To help men avoid and treat stress induced acne (so they look great for the big meeting), MenScience has just released a new article, aptly entitled Acne Breakouts Can Be Triggered by Stress - Check it out!

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

MenScience Judgement Day


It's Judgement Day for MenScience... and with our new rating system, you're the judge.

This new feature will give you the opportunity to comment on products, services and your overall experiences with MenScience. In keeping with the MenScience philosophy, our goal is to ensure that you are provided the highest level of customer satisfaction and the most efficacious products available.

We hoped that as our loyal client, you might be amongst the first to submit your opinions of your favorite products. So far, our best selling products, such as the Advanced Face Lotion, Advanced Shave Formula and Eye Rescue Formula have gotten the most reviews, but we'd love to get your feedback on all the others, too!

We hope we're guilty of customer satisfaction, but either way, we can't wait to hear from you!

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Monday, May 19, 2008

Fabulous Fish Fat

OMEGA-3's are called 'essential fatty acids,' essential to men because the body can't manufacture them, so they must be derived from one's diet. Unfortunately, many men aren't getting adequate amounts.
What are they? According to the Mayo Clinic, omega-3 fatty acids comprise numerous polyunsaturated fatty acids, but the a-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acids (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) are the most important.

What do they do? Large population clinical studies have proven that DHA and EPA reduce the risk of death, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms (known as arrhythmia), and stroke - especially amongst persons with a history of cardiovascular disease. Omega-3 fatty acids have also been found to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and slow artery hardening. Research has also shown that omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for depression and anxiety, diabetes, asthma, poor learning and focus in children, rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Where do they come from? Where ALA is mostly found in plant and nut oils, such as flaxseed oil, canola oil and walnuts and pumpkin seeds, the most readily available sources of EPA and DHA are cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, anchovies, halibut, sardines and tuna.

How much is needed? For healthy men with no history of heart disease, the American Heart Association recommends eating a variety of fatty fish at least twice a week and including oils and other ALA rich foods in men's diets where possible. Many foods offer omega-3 supplementation, but the amounts are often negligible and are highly variable. To ensure men are getting adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, doctors highly recommend omega-3 supplementation, especially for those men with high cholesterol.


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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Oscar, Meet Steve.


Coined 'the business world's Oscar Awards,' the Stevie Awards represent one of the most coveted award nominations for both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike. Why are we telling you? Because MenScience has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 American Business Stevie Award category!

Governed by a board of seasoned professionals who serve as category judges and advisors, the nomination process is highly selective. By carefully comparing the efforts, accomplishments and positive contributions of businesses, their final decisions announce to the world that they've found a truly exemplary company, one worthy of national honor.

The final votes will soon be cast, but for now, MenScience wanted you to know that we have been found worthy of national recognition as one of the best businesses in the world. Forgive our unabashed self-promotion... We're just proud of ourselves - and we hope you are too.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Salt Seasoning Surplus or Shortness?

In the May issue of Men's Journal, there was an interesting editorial on salt seasoning. Citing a recent study from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the article explained that although a reduction in sodium would be good for the vast majority of the population (saving upwards of 150,000 lives a year), salt cutbacks could be a bad thing for a small minority.

A special segment of the population, namely high endurance athletes, may not be getting enough salt. Men training for marathons, going on lengthy bike rides or competing in triathlons are at risk of salt deficiency. Sodium is needed because it keeps athletes hydrated, enabling the body to absorb fluids faster. On average, a marathoner will lose about 700 to 1,600 milligrams of sodium an hour.

To be sure you're getting adequate amounts of sodium in the summer heat, drink a 20 ounce bottle of a sport drink for each hour after intensive exercise and another immediately after to replenish lost fluids. To perform at optimal levels, athletic men should also be sure that their nutritional needs are cared for and that they're taking adequate sun care precautions to protect their skin from sun damage.
For other articles on men's grooming and skincare and sports, read Solving Sports Related Skin Problems.

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Thursday, May 08, 2008

Wedding Season Survival

IT'S WEDDING SEASON - so before those florid cards start floating into your mailbox, you might want to start thinking about what you're going to buy your buddy and how you're going to survive his wedding day.

We recommend the Advanced Shave Kit. Complete with our Advanced Shave Formula, Post-Shave Repair and Personal Travel Bag, this cutting edge package is ideal for all skin types and sensitivity levels. It soothes, nourishes and conditions skin for an effortlessly incredible shave - sans razor burn or irritation. While you're at it, you might want to shear off a few products for yourself!

Speaking of travel sizes, the Travel Kit is great for honeymooners. Intended to be the most comprehensive travel kit of all, it's designed to comply with the latest Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules, so there will be no need for the newlyweds to check their bags in on account of your gift. This full skincare regimen (shave, aftershave, cleanser, moisturizer, shampoo, deodorant, lip balm and more) includes ten professional-grade products designed to supply all his skincare and grooming needs when on the road.

For more help with general grooming, read our Wedding & Anniversary Grooming Tips. Oh - and one last thing - if you're the type who's prone to wedding day indulgence, try not to spoil your buddy's big day with an alcohol induced toast-off, you know, the kind that mortifies his friends and family...? For some tips on toasting, click here.

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Monday, May 05, 2008

Acne Treatment and Prevention - Eight Simple Steps to Clear Stress

TO RELAX ACNE BREAKOUTS, DE-STRESS YOURSELF. Stressed and getting acne breakouts? It's no coincidence. Once considered an old wives' tale, medical research has just confirmed that there is a direct connection between stress and acne breakouts. There's hope. MenScience offers eight stress-reducing tips to help you prevent stress-related acne breakouts.
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Thursday, May 01, 2008

The 300 Workout

Spartans! Ready your breakfast and eat hearty... For tonight, we dine in hell! With these words, intermixed in a couple hours of blind, bloody gore, King Leonidas of 300, played by Gerard Butler, comes to life as one of the most celebrated heroes of all time.

The epic story of the Spartan 300's face off with the Persian armies has since joined Fight Club, Scarface and the Godfather Trilogies as a new classic for American men. Women don't mind watching either - as Gerard Butler's steely, muscular physique more than compensates for the blockbuster's revolting violence.

Besides pleasing to the ladies, Butler had to be the embodiment of one of the most legendary men of all time - and he needed a workout that would make him so. Renting the flick for a second time from blockbuster, I watched the special feature on the making of the movie - and saw clips of the grueling workout that made Gerard Butler a Spartan King and the cast of 300 larger than life. Men's Health also featured the topic, detailing what the '300-rep Spartan workout' consisted of. To see the Men's Health video explaining the workout, watch this.

In his interview with Men's Health, Butler explains, "You know that every bead of sweat falling off your head, every weight you've pumped - the history of that is all in your eyes. That was a great thing, to put on that cape and put on that helmet, and not have to think, Shit, I should have trained more. Instead, I was standing there feeling like a lion."

So when Kind Leonidas roared, "The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant, that few stood against many, and before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed," Gerard Butler and Kind Leonidas were one and the same.

Maybe your summer workout won't be nearly as punishing as '300-rep Spartan workout,' but you're probably amped to get started - and see 300-like results - fast. Complement your workouts by taking MenScience's Thermogenic Formula for increased metabolic rate and weight loss, and the Advanced CLA Supplement Formula, which helps bolster muscle growth and decrease bodily fat for increases in lean muscle mass... You might not look like Butler, but in time, you'll could look like one of his cohorts.

Monday, April 28, 2008

About Abs - Get Six Pack Abs By Summer



You Have the Chiseled Abs of a Greek God... Wishful thinking? MenScience offers some helpful tips to help get you - if not perfectly contoured - summer six-pack ready.

Get Motivated. It's the first and most important component to the Greek God body you so eagerly covet. There's a difference between desiring an end result, and having the constancy and determination to get there. It's important to learn to enjoy exercising, finding pleasure in both the immediate and long-term benefits. Some experts have suggested considering a healthy lifestyle and workout regimen as a job, one that you won't get paid for unless you follow through.

Drink Liquids. Besides curbing your appetite, this will flush fats out of your system. Water is great, but drinking green tea is especially useful. A powerful antioxidant, green tea is known to boost the metabolism to help burn calories.

Eat Breakfast. A study at the University of Massachusetts found that men skipping morning meals are 4.5 times as likely to be heavy than those that don't. Within an hour of waking, eat a high fiber or high protein meal, capping your caloric intake at 500. Complement your morning efforts by taking MenScience's Thermogenic Formula as it increases metabolic rate and calorie-burning to support weight-loss.

Boost your Metabolism. Get fit by eating small meals every three hours - it will keep your metabolism going and help with weight loss. High fiber snacks like nuts are a great way to keep your metabolism running when you're on the go. Take the Advanced CLA Supplement Formula in the afternoon to bolster muscle growth and decrease bodily fat for net increases in lean muscle mass.

Workout. Goes without saying, but do those sit-ups, crunches, jackknifes, leg lifts and tummy trimming workouts 3-5 times per week.

Lift Weights. The more muscle your body has, the more calories you can burn, even during rest. Cardio is great, but without lifting weights too, you're just losing muscle mass – which makes the fat take longer to disappear. For the greatest results in building a better body, do cardio in combination with muscle building activity.



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Friday, April 25, 2008

Wishing for Better Men's Body Lotions?


WISHING FOR A GOOD MEN'S BODY LOTION? Women are constantly slathering the stuff all over their body... From an orange mango surprise to berry, cherry and cream-puff pie, the sweet smelling, fruity flavors of citrus, cinnamon and vanilla fill the lotion aisles. While women's stores have innumerable scent varieties to choose from in a vast amount of consistencies, men are left to scamper among the drugstore cheap-o varieties to find something that doesn't make them smell or feel like a sparkley 12-year-old donning a cinnamon bun.

MenScience originated to cater to men's skincare, nutritional and grooming needs, helping with a variety of common skincare needs-like the formulation of the bestselling MenScience Advanced Face Lotion. It took us years to develop, but listening to your feedback, we've achieved a perfectly balanced, high-performance moisturizer for men. The ultralight, oil-free formula absorbs immediately and leaves a natural, invisible matte finish.

MenScience has stepped up to fill the dearth of body lotions, too. We're going to create a new body lotion that is perfect for men... but we need your feedback. All MenScience products are non-comedogenic, so don't worry about that, but tell us, if you were to create the perfect body lotion, what would it be like? Would it be creamy and thick? Would it be light and smooth easily over skin? Would it have a scent or be fragrance free? Would it be creamy or leave a sheen? Would it be oil-free?

Speak up - We want and need to know what you think about men's body lotions!

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Monday, April 21, 2008

Don't Pad Around It...

JUST IN TIME for the hot, humid summer months (a.k.a. 'acne season'), it is with great pleasure that we announce the latest addition of our full line of prescription-grade acne formulas, the Advanced Acne Pads. Ideal for men of all ages with mild to moderate acne, MenScience's maximum strength Advanced Acne Pads are specially formulated to prevent and control acne breakouts without over drying or irritating skin.

Ideal for men of all ages with mild to moderate acne, MenScience's maximum strength Advanced Acne Pads are specially formulated to prevent and control acne breakouts. Prescription-grade 2% Salicylic Acid (aka Beta Hydroxy Acid) and 1% Glycolic Acid kill acne bacteria and deep clean pores as calming Tea Tree Oil and Witch Hazel offer acne-aggravated skin soothing refreshment. This powerful concentration is balanced with active, naturally revitalizing antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E to improve skin's texture, elasticity and smoothness as it repairs, nurtures and protects. Intended for everyday use, the purifying Advanced Acne Pads gently cleanse pores of bacteria, remove oily residues, refine complexions and balance uneven skin tones.

With only a quick swab across acne prone skin after cleansing, the application can't be any easier, either. They're designed for the low-maintenance guy on the go, so the formula goes on clear and absorbs quickly. Perfect for all skin types, it can easily be included into any acne fighting routine. They're simple, fast and effective. So don't pad around acne when you can prevent it with our Advanced Acne Pads!