Staying Fit
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Grownup guys do not get in a sweat about summer. They grab last year’s sunscreen, their old swimsuit and a baseball cap and head for the beach with a carefree grin. No drama about weight gain, sun damage or whether their tee and shorts will look stylish at the clambake. That kind of self-confidence is awesome. But even the most cool, calm and collected man can benefit from a few healthy grooming and wardrobe tips. Here’s how to keep that positive attitude going.
(Left to right) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 50 Zinc Dry-Touch Face & Body Stick; Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 50; Hawaiian Tropic Everyday Active Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF50; Sun Bum SPF30 Sunscreen Lip Balm in Coconut, Banana, Watermelon
CVS; Target; Walmart; Sun Bum
1. Get a grip on skin protection
Sorry, guys, but sunscreen does expire and lose potency. Toss any that seem watery, grainy or clumpy (even leftovers from last winter’s getaway) and treat your skin to a new SPF of at least 30. Apply it daily, rain or shine, sunup to sundown … right over scruff and tattoos too. For quick protection when running errands, driving or walking the dog, choose a no-residue stick such as Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 50 Zinc Dry-Touch Face & Body Stick ($17, cvs.com) since UV rays go right through clouds, windshields and windows. Remember to include ears, neck and backs of hands. For swimming, sports and sweaty activities such as gardening, opt for water-resistant formulas, including Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 ($12, target.com) or Hawaiian Tropic Everyday Active Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 ($11, walmart.com) and reapply every 80 minutes. Add lip protection from Sun Bum SPF30 Sunscreen Lip Balm in Coconut, Banana, Watermelon ($10, amazon.com) since our kissers are super vulnerable to burning rays and skin cancer.
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(Left to right) Tom’s of Maine North Woods Antiperspirant & Deodorant; Every Man Jack Men’s Hydrating Sandalwood 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash; Gold Bond No-Mess Foot Powder Spray in Fresh Scent
Walmart; Every Man Jack; Walgreens
2. Control odor once and for all
Stinky armpits, sweaty hair and smelly feet are a turnoff no matter how great you look on the pickleball court. While you’re hitting the shower and brushing/flossing daily and washing clammy clothes between wearings, make sure you let shoes and sandals air out too. Men tend to be grooming minimalists, so the fewer products the better. Make a combo antiperspirant/deodorant such as Tom’s of Maine North Woods Antiperspirant & Deodorant ($6, walmart.com) a daily do, along with a speedy multitasking cleanser such as Every Man Jack Men’s Hydrating Sandalwood 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash ($13, target.com) and finish by spritzing feet and all footwear insoles with a deodorizing mist such as Gold Bond No-Mess Foot Powder Spray in Fresh Scent ($12, walgreens.com). Another instant fix: After each wear, sprinkle the inside of sneakers, slip-ons and sandals with ordinary kitchen baking soda and let them sit overnight before shaking out the excess. It eliminates shoe smells the same way it does food odors in your fridge.
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