Every day there is a new great idea to be marketed. Organic has been added to every product lately. Vegan, gluten free , range free, always a description of pre process ( another bad word). But unless you are eating it, the purpose of any product stays the same. I lately have used 2 products with a new angle, Charcoal.
The last couple of years I have been very focused on teeth whitening. One , because I love smoking strong cigars and drinking lots of black coffee all day long. And when my girlfriend is in town, red wine is added to that mix. All of the most tooth staining activities you can do and I enjoy them all. In order to whiten and shine, bleach is the best formula ( hydrogen peroxide ) . I have found that between polishes and gels applied in trays have the quickest and most noticable results. But first you must remove any stains in order to get the maximum achievement. And for the last month I have been using charcoal powder to clean my mouth. It’s a little awkward and messy at first because of the fine and very black powder. However the results are amazing. The charcoal is coconut that has been processed, so you get a clean, non toxic product.
The other item I had read about online but wasn’t in a rush to get. As you already know from previous postings, I keep a consistent care of my skin. Where my teeth are actually a health need, my face is primarily a vanity issue as is partially my fitness ( bodybuilding). The true health concern I have is the use of sunscreen because of a reoccurring illness, wrinkle prevention is a plus. So walking through the mall , I go into an overpriced beauty store, with very made up young girls. After looking at the Kim Kardashian posters I see a face mask on a shelf. As I read the box, a salesgirl starts explaining the ingredients and directions for use. My girlfriend gives me a bodycheck and I leave with an overpriced mask. Weeks later , using as described, my skin is very smooth and hydrated. However, while the mask is obviously working, I don’t think an inexpensive one would be any weaker. Probably for my age and the outdoor exposure I take , this is the better choice, but I would suggest any clay mask would help the average guy.
But in my twisted, driven mind, I am not satisfied with just being average, I continue to search ( and spend ) for whatever could give me any edge. They say, you ain’t trying if you ain’t cheating. Well Eddie Guerrero would be proud of me, because I am doing all I can to get my hand raised at the end of the day !
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