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LuckyCharms

(17,440 posts)
Thu Apr 12, 2018, 10:12 PM Apr 2018

Got a tongue scraper the other day.

It works pretty well.

Even though my breath was ok, I always had an accumulation of gunk on my tongue.

The scraper gets rid of that.

So now, I brush, floss, scrape, water pick, and use mouthwash.

I also have started to wash my face with a men's facial wash, and a brush with activated charcoal infused bristles. I have never actually "washed" my face in decades, aside from running a wet wash cloth over it and shaving with shaving cream. I thought the skin on my face looked fine, but washing it makes it look great, and it feels good too.

I've been getting more pro-active in trimming my nose hairs with one of those little buzzer clippers. Recently, I have also been using it to trim my ear hairs.

A few months ago, I quit combing/brushing my hair, and instead, I have been using fiber putty and shaping it with my fingers.

I have also recently started meticulously plucking my eyebrows.

That's all I have time to type for now...I have to go moisturize the dry skin on my elbows so they will have a powder-like feel.

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Got a tongue scraper the other day. (Original Post) LuckyCharms Apr 2018 OP
What do you do about facial hair? jberryhill Apr 2018 #1
I use the tweezers to get... LuckyCharms Apr 2018 #2
On the wet razor jberryhill Apr 2018 #5
I have to use a ... LuckyCharms Apr 2018 #8
Oh hell no jberryhill Apr 2018 #9
I'm glad the strips are working for you. LuckyCharms Apr 2018 #11
I want a tongue scraper...Walgreens? hibbing Apr 2018 #3
Got mine from Amazon, here's a link... LuckyCharms Apr 2018 #4
Dr. Tung! I liked the "colors will vary" n/t hibbing Apr 2018 #7
Thumbnail jberryhill Apr 2018 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Apr 2018 #10
Brush your tongue Buzz cook Apr 2018 #12
Okay, some of that was TMI. Laffy Kat Apr 2018 #13
I've Always Had a Tongue Scraper Leith Apr 2018 #14
OK, that's it... Wounded Bear Apr 2018 #15
He'll be asking for directions next! Ohiya Apr 2018 #17
Wouldn't that be awful! MissMillie Apr 2018 #18
Because of your post, I just purchased one myself ailsagirl Apr 2018 #16
Tongue in cheek? yortsed snacilbuper Apr 2018 #19
 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
1. What do you do about facial hair?
Thu Apr 12, 2018, 10:16 PM
Apr 2018

If you have an adjustable trimmer, then running that backwards through your eyebrows is better than plucking them, IMHO.

But if you’ve been shaving, then I wouldn’t say you weren’t washing your face.

Oh, another one that creeps up on you with age - back of the neck hair. The trimmer is good for keeping that under control too.

It’s weird how some follicles seem timed to go off when you reach your 50’s. I can’t figure out why my hair stays brown, but my facial hair comes out all white. I ditched the beard and go with a close trim, because the beard no longer matched my eyebrows, and thatch will grow in my ears if I don’t go after it.

LuckyCharms

(17,440 posts)
2. I use the tweezers to get...
Thu Apr 12, 2018, 10:25 PM
Apr 2018

the little hairs that are just under the main eyebrow part (I guess that would be the upper eyelid). This is the part that they wax if you get your eyebrows waxed when you get a haircut. Sometimes I do use the adjustable trimmer on the main eyebrow, and sometimes I just pluck the really wild hairs.

Yes, the neck hair is terrible. It is the reason I get a haircut so often, even though my hair is fine, the neck hair gets like a tumbleweed.

Yes, I have been shaving, and usually use shaving cream, but sometimes when I am in a hurry I just wet it and drag a razor over my face twice.

I'm kind of enjoying all of this grooming, products, etc. I never really needed a lot of daily maintenance, but you are right in saying that as you age, weird stuff starts happening to you that you have to take care of...especially those rogue grey hairs on your face, neck, ears, etc. that are as thick as a 12 gauge wire.

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
5. On the wet razor
Thu Apr 12, 2018, 10:44 PM
Apr 2018

Don’t do the “just wet the razor” thing.

Even plain soap is antibacterial. Your “just wet” razor is like the monorail ride at Disneyland for bacteria to explore exciting fresh destinations.

My latest adventure in personal care products was to find out how much better I slept and didn’t snore using those strips that expand your nasal passage (I’m loathe to post the brand name, since I don’t want to be accused of posting a product promotion). I thought they were a dumb gimmick until I noticed how many professional cyclists use them in competition to improve their nasal airflow.
 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
9. Oh hell no
Thu Apr 12, 2018, 10:55 PM
Apr 2018

They would probably prescribe one to me if I got tested for whatever it is that requires one of those things.

I’ll take death by apnea before getting into bed with my wife looks like a Jacques Cousteau documentary.

The strips have worked wonders.

LuckyCharms

(17,440 posts)
11. I'm glad the strips are working for you.
Thu Apr 12, 2018, 11:00 PM
Apr 2018

I went through a long period where the mask did not bother me at all. Now, I can't stand it, but if I don't use it, I can fall asleep standing up during the day because my sleep quality is so bad without it.

Funny we are talking about this...I have to get my second sleep study done next week. I'm going to explore what other types of devices might be available to me for my type of apnea.

hibbing

(10,098 posts)
3. I want a tongue scraper...Walgreens?
Thu Apr 12, 2018, 10:34 PM
Apr 2018

I do have a nose/ear hair trimmer. One of the joys of aging seems to be accelerated ear hair growth. I buzz that thing over my lobes, think I'm fine. I then get to work with different lighting and notice even more! ( Does someone manufacture a butt hair trimmer? Asking for a friend)


Peace

Response to LuckyCharms (Original post)

MissMillie

(38,559 posts)
18. Wouldn't that be awful!
Fri Apr 13, 2018, 06:49 PM
Apr 2018

If a woman posted this you'd be okay w/it?

I've colored, I've shaved, I've plucked, I've exfoliated, I've buffed, I've worn high heels,.....

I've also worn men's underwear.

Every man has a right to be whatever man he wants to be. And he's still a man!

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