The Fall issues of fashion magazines might be hitting newsstands this week but Summer is still going strong. So while you’re drooling over cold-weather duds, chances are you still have a couple trips to the beach planned before temperatures dip.
In the Summer spirit, we turned to skin care expert Jean-Pierre Mastey—president of Los Angeles-based, men’s grooming line Baxter of California—for some end-of-season skincare tips.

What is a summer must-have for good skin?
The most important product is sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays—the rays that cost premature …

The New York Times published a story today about “Tan Extending” products and startegies for getting a little more mileage out of your summer color. The truth is, without visiting a tanning salon or baring it all at the beach, the most time you’ll get with your bronze is about 30 days. That’s how long it takes for your skin to completely shed and replenish your skin.
So how do you get a full 30 days?
— Don’t exfoliate. It will shed your tan faster than anything else.
— Keep your skin moisturized. …

The New York Times has a fantastic story about how to repair your damaged skin after a summer of beach going and sun worshipping. It touches on the FDA ban on hydroquinone and the various options a dermatologist has to offer for erasing annoying brown spots, broken capillaries, facial redness and even removing pre-cancerous skin cells before they turn into something more serious.
Check it out!
In the interest of full-disclosure, I should tell you that I wrote the story, so I’m a bit biased.

Yes, I’m on still on holiday, but I had to pass this along:
I read this story on Health Day via Yahoo! News about sunscreen and how the SPF rating is misleading to us consumers.
According to the story, when an SPF rating is tested, researchers glob on more of the product than what a normal guy would apply to his skin. AND while an SPF 30 means that it should boost your natural sun protection 30 times, the sweating and rubbing makes SPF 30 last for only ONE HOUR to 80 …

It’s heating up around here and that means that it’s just about time to put away your winter moisturizer and swap in something a little lighter. Most guys get dry skin during the winter months, so it’s important to use a thicker, more moisturizing formula like Clinique’s Skin Supplies for Men Maximum Hydrator, but once the Spring and Summer months roll around, your skin can take on a shiny appearance. Guys are oil-prone for a number of reasons like hormones and heat, so it’s important to swap in a lighter …