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   Decléor Paris' new sun care range, Aroma Sun (2), is specially created to help boost sun protection, protect skin under all types of sun exposure and take you from the first light of day break to the last glimpse of sun before nightfall. With aromatherapy at the very heart of each sun care product, every Aroma Sun formula captures all of the protective effectiveness of an exclusive cocktail of essential oils including rose damascena, Roman chamomile and geranium. The Stick Solaire Haute Protection (0·3 oz, US$20) conveniently touch-ups sensitive areas and softens skin in addition to providing high protection against harmful sun rays. The Laît Autobronzant Hydratant FPS 8 (4·2 fl oz, US$35) can be used all over body and the line's Spray Autobronzant Hydratant Express (5 fl oz, US$35) is an easy to use self-tanner that colours the skin in one to two hours while promoting an even tan and providing long-lasting hydration. The new Decléor Aroma Sun range is available at select department stores, spas and salons nationwide and at www.sephora.com. For more information, visit www.decleor.com.
   MenScience Androceuticals' TIO2 Sunblock with SPF 30 (3), the latest addition to their family of professional-grade ('androceutical') products for men, is chock full of ingredients that are good for your skin, including titanium dioxide (which acts as a physical and chemical blocker starving off the most dangerous rays, including ultraviolet light) and allantoin (a superior anti-irritant and soothing agent of botanical origin). Combined with alœ, green tea and vitamin E, these ingredients play an important role in defending against free radicals, while calming and moisturizing stressed skin. Menscience Androceuticals is available in fine spa and salons nationwide. Spa and salon professionals may call 1 800 608-MENS for more information.
   Notorious for giving Hollywood that golden glow, celebrity make-up artist Scott Barnes has just added two new products to his A-list product line-up: the flawless formulations of Scott Barnes’ Self Tan Mist (4) and Self Tan Cream (US$33 each). Self Tan Mist is a clear sunless tanning spray for the face and body that offers non-sticky application and perfectly golden skin. The foolproof spray gently mists skin for a streak-free, even faux tan that lasts for days. Scott Barnes Self Tan Cream provides a more intense tan with the first application and leaves skin glowing with a hint of shimmer … instantly. The cream formula leaves a super-fine gold dusting on skin, while also working to moisturize and soothe the skin with alœ, chamomile and glycerin. Both products feature full strength sunless tanning with a refreshingly fragrant aroma of a unique green tea blend. Available at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores and at www.scottbarnes.com.
   Mr Barnes' tip on achieving the perfect self-tan: always moisturize skin thoroughly. Next, apply either Self Tan Mist or Self Tan Cream to clean, dry, exfoliated skin and make sure to use sparingly on rough areas such as elbows, knees and ankles. Dry thoroughly. If you're in a rush, try using a blow dryer to speed up the drying process.
   Stuck in a drafty office while everyone else is out catching some rays? Trapped in a no-sun zone and having serious thought of hari-kari? Then comfort yourself and fool everyone else by giving yourself a self-tan with a Comodynes Self-Tanning Towelette for face and body (packs of eight, US$13·99). Each hypoallergenic towelette, when applied properly, will give you a natural, even, streak-free tan guaranteed to inspire jealousy. First-time users are generally advised to avoid direct contact with eyes and hair root, wash hands after use and wait for 10 minutes before getting dressed. To maintain your tan, repeat the use every three or four days. At www.drugstore.com and www.beautysak.com.
   Play it safe with Nivea this season. Nivea for Men Daily Protective Lotion SPF 15 (US$5·99) offers effective UVA and UVB sunscreen to guard environmental stresses like wind and sun, plus it's oil-free, enriched with Vitamin E and alœ and delivers super-hydration to the skin. Daily use helps keep skin protected and moisturized. Nivea for Men Revitalizing Lotion Q10 (US$8·99, 6) is a unique lotion designed for tired, stressed skin. Formulated with skin's own Coenzyme Q10, it revitalizes the skin, leaving it fit, firm and healthy, with a fast absorbing SPF 15 to guard against the sun's damaging rays and premature skin ageing.
   The OcéaBronze Collection from Phytocéane lets your skin benefit from the best of the sun while protecting it from UV ray aggression. Free radicals are blocked by a protective shield formed on epidermal cells and this unique, anti-free radical ingredient works like a bodyguard for the skin against UV aggression that causes free radicals, and efficiently helps prevent premature ageing of the skin.
   Looking good is always the first option; therefore a good shave in the morning is a requirement you can't slack off on during the summer months. We recommend the new men-u Ultimate Shaving Kit (8) from Avatar International LLC. The kit consists of the men-u Shave Crème (US$16·99) (a creamy lather that moisturizes, and with added silicone lubricants, hair is lifted and softened causing less resistance), the men-u Barbière Shave Brush and Stand, used to exfoliate and generate a rich creamy lather, allowing the closest shave possible, the men-u Face Wash (US$11·99), a cleanser that keeps the face moisturized while providing healing elements and the men-u Facial Moisturiser Lift (US$18·99), an aftershave balm and moisturizer in one non-greasy formula that quickly absorbs to a matte finish, helping to replace lost moisture and reduce redness post shave. All men-u products are available in the finest barber shops, salons, spas, men's clothing stores and skincare retailers, at www.men-uusa.com or by calling 1 800 987-6790.
   Lierac Paris' new Thekoa Self Tanning Spray with Henna (US$55, 9) produces a never-before-seen replica of the much-desired natural tan. Formulated according to ancient beauty secrets from the fabled Mediterranean town of Thekoa, the Self Tanning Spray creates a holistic experience for the mind and the body, with its light, beachy scent taking your mind to exotic shores, as the all-natural pigments in pure henna and eclipta alba give your skin a gorgeous Riviera glow. A true vacation in a bottle, Thekoa Self Tanning Spray gives you the look and feel of the islands with a simple spritz. Available at the Caron boutique (675 Madison Avenue, New York), select spas, www.drugstore.com and Duane Reade locations. Call 1 877 5-LIERAC for your nearest location.
   Exuviance Skin Healthy Sunless Tanning Mousse (3·4 fl oz, US$24, 7), an oil-free, fragrance-free, colour-free mousse, works within a few hours to produce a natural-looking, even tan on the face and body and achieve colour that lasts several days without exposing skin to the harmful effects of the sun. Exuviance products are available at 1 800 225-9411 and www.neostrata.com.
   Fake Bake has created the Face (2 oz, US$22·99, 10), the only self-tanner on the market with peptides to help fight wrinkles, prevent fine lines, increase collagen and elastin production, all while delivering a golden bronzed tan. The Face contains Matrixyl-3000, the hottest new ingredient from France that reduces the appearance of wrinkles without the side effects of irritation one could expect from a retinol and botanicals to ensure that it leaves the skin velvety smooth. The product goes on sheer and darkens within minutes for an even, natural-looking golden brown tan. Fake Bake recommends applying the Face at night before retiring and then rinsing in the morning with warm water. Available this summer at Sephora and online at www.sephora.com.
   B. Kamins Chemist is known for its fine range of scientifically formulated skin care, packed with patented ingredients and exclusive formulations. While the line has always been unisex in its nature, the case can be made for developing a product specifically for men. And now there is. B. Kamins Chemist Male (11) is an easy-to-use line that starts off with cleansers for the hair and face and is topped off with a light SPF moisturizer, Rx for the eyes and an après-shave like no other. This new line of products, like all the others already in the range, is available at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, the Spa at Camelback Inn, the Lake Austin Spa Resort, Topnotch at Stowe Resort and Spa, Vida Wellness Fairmont Chateau Whistler, by calling 1 888 BKAMINS (252-6467) or at www.bkamins.com.
   For those 'angels with dirty faces', Billy Jealousy’s Bar None Face Wash (6 oz, US$18, 12) with its heady fusion of exfoliating antioxidants that invigorates and leaves your most important asset ready to face the day and the night. It removes dead skin, uproots ingrown hairs, and preps your face for a smooth shave. When it's time to refresh from stress, cleanse and nourish your skin with Ocean Front Body Wash (8 oz, US$18). It'll leave you smooth and clean and ready to moisturize. Plus you'll smell just too good for school, and that's a good thing! For more information about Billy Jealousy and product availability visit www.billyjealousy.com.
   Aubrey Organics Sun Shade SPF 15, 12, 8 and 4 for all skin types (4 oz, US$7·75 each, 13) is a major part of the full line of natural, vegan sun protection product line. Every Sun Shade product is formulated with a gentle PABA ester base for effective sun protection and is enriched with natural botanical essences to keep skin moisturized under the sun. Sun Shade Ultra 15 helps improve skin texture with white birch extract, Sun Shade Ultra 12 keeps your skin hydrated with organic jojoba and Rosa Mosqueta oils. Sun Shade Ultra 8 is ideal for low sun exposure, and is enriched with alœ vera to calm and soothe skin and Sun Shade Ultra 4, the lightest formula in the line, contains skin-healing alœ vera and Canadian willow herb extract to help reduce redness and swelling caused by sun exposure. Available at natural health stores across the country and at www.aubrey-organics.com.
   G. M. Collin Paris' Luminance Concentrate (5 fl oz, US$51) reduces the appearance of pigmentation spots on the face, neck and hands by lightening the complexion and making it more even and uniform. Recommended for all skin types, it improves the skin's youthful look and slows down the appearance of premature signs of skin aging (fine lines and wrinkles). G. M. Collin Paris SPF 30 Total Sunblock (US$28) has high sun protection that is particularly recommended for sun-sensitive skin. It also reduces irritation, moisturizes and protects the skin from premature sun-related aging.
The launch of the new G. M. Collin Paris Homme line makes it the first derma-corrective skin care line available to men; and like the parent line, it offers men breakthrough-moisturizing technology with nanoemulsion (which allows for better and deeper penetration of active ingredients). Both the Hydrating Cream (14) and Hydrating Gel for normal, dry-alipidic or sensitive skin (1·7 fl oz, US$29·50 each) are specifically enriched with copper peptides to destroy free radicals and promote collagen and elastin synthesis. In addition, these pieces, as well as the three others, are alcohol-free to best address the concerns of those with very sensitive, intolerant or damaged skin. All these pieces from all the G. M. Collin Paris lines are available in high-end spas, salons and skin care clinics. To find the location nearest you (in the United States), please call 1 800 341-1531; and in Canada, call 1 800 361-1263.
   The TePoema Environmental Shield SPF 20 (US$26, 15) from Tahitian NONI International (TNI) features some of the most exotic and natural ingredients I came across while working on this column. It has Tahitian ginger extract (to protect against sun-induced stress), kelp (to mineralize and provide a nutritive, soothing effect on the skin), gotu kola (an healing phyto-active known as 'tiger grass' since animals in the wild would roll in the plant to heal their wounds), and Tumeric root extract (an healing ointment also known as oceania saffron to relieve the effects of sunburn). The end result is a light lotion that disappears into the skin yet provides long- lasting SPF and other protections from factors that can lead to skin cancer and premature ageing. Available online at the company's online store at www.tahitiannoni.com.
   The Beverly Sassoon DermaPlex Therapie Skincare System (US$300, 1) is a programme backed by science and created by doctors—and proven to work. It offers the synergy of the Rendon Rx Therapeutic Skincare line, a dermatologist-created exfoliating peel and skin maintenance system, and the miracle of OxyPlex, a product used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide to speed skin restoration and enhance cosmetic procedure results, which aptly demonstrates the power of the Peel Today's weapon against sun-damaged and ageing skin, acne and more. The six-week (non-office procedure) peel will help to revitalize worn, aged and damaged skin. Sure, it's a bit extreme but some of us need this treatment to what ails, namely life-defining and changing skin imperfections, such as wrinkles, age spots, textural changes and other signs of photoageing. And unlike 30-day-or-less peel programmes, the at-home DermaPeel Complex regimen gives the skin time to adapt, avoiding significant flaking and irritation without sacrificing the effectiveness of the peel.
   If you are looking to be at one with nature and still achieve enviable summer skin, the new men's grooming line, TTE (The Tiger's Eye) will spoil your skin with a line of revitalizing, all-natural products formulated from the five natural fruit acids (alphahydroxy acids) and alœ. The TTE Natural Daylight Cream (2 oz, US$15) is formulated with a well-rounded base of moisturizers and alœ that is strong enough to protect even the toughest exteriors. Before you head out for the day, a good start to your day includes using the Purifying Seaweed Cleanser (2 oz, US$15, 16) will gently exfoliates and deep cleanses your skin, leaving you feeling and looking smooth and refreshed. What you do after that is clear up to you and your religious adviser. For more information and where to buy, go to www.tigerseyeskincare.com.
   Vitamin C works wonders on the inside and now you can experience its miracles on the outside with the new and exclusive Vitamin C Collection from Innovative Skincare Clinical (17). Stabilized L-ascorbic acid—developed by Dr Mustafa Omar—is the key component and acts as a powerful antioxidant to prevent UV-caused cellular mutations and immuno-suppression. As an anti-inflammatory agent, stabilized L-ascorbic acid also promotes healing. The collection includes Super Serum (US$115), which combines phenomenal ingredients to: increase collagen production and cellular integrity; work as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent; hydrate the skin; control uneven pigmentation and acne; reduce scar tissue; promote wound healing; and improve immunity. Products are available at select doctor's offices, medical centres and medi-spas and online at www.isclinical.com.
   For most men, the trick to good healthy skin is to have a plain, well-used generic bar of soap on the lip of your bathroom sink-and a veritable thieves' bazaar of grooming products hidden elsewhere from sight. But there is no shame in my game and I am in love with the scrubs and polishes from the Jaime Earl Skincare product line (18) and they are out in full view in my bathroom. To purchase items from this line, go to the online store at www.jaimeearl.com.

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