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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsGot 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.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)If you have an adjustable trimmer, then running that backwards through your eyebrows is better than plucking them, IMHO.
But if youve been shaving, then I wouldnt say you werent 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.
Its weird how some follicles seem timed to go off when you reach your 50s. I cant 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 dont go after it.
LuckyCharms
(17,440 posts)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)Dont 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 didnt snore using those strips that expand your nasal passage (Im loathe to post the brand name, since I dont 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.
LuckyCharms
(17,440 posts)CPAP machine with one of those Darth Vader-like masks.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)They would probably prescribe one to me if I got tested for whatever it is that requires one of those things.
Ill 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)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)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
LuckyCharms
(17,440 posts)hibbing
(10,098 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)There a tongue scraper attached to your thumb.
Lol
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Buzz cook
(2,471 posts)Don't need a scrapper then.
Laffy Kat
(16,379 posts)But I do commend you on your hygiene regimen.
Leith
(7,809 posts)In my house, we call it a "spoon."
Wounded Bear
(58,656 posts)What's next, wearing panties?
Ohiya
(2,232 posts)MissMillie
(38,559 posts)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!