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March 8, 2022

Best Bock Beers to Drink Now

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When spring hits, we reacquaint ourselves with old friends like IPAs, pale ales, wheat beers, pilsners, and lagers. But there’s one type that’s more synonymous with spring than the rest: bock beers.

This traditional German beer is a malty, bottom-fermented style originally brewed by monks in the winter, bottled aged, then imbibed in spring while they fasted for lent.

Nowadays most people don’t drink beer in place of food (and many bock beers are brewed throughout the year), but it remains a springtime favorite with many brands releasing seasonal bocks in February and March.

You might be wondering why your favorite bock beer is adorned with a picture of a goat. Well, that’s because of dialectical error hundreds of years ago. As long ago as the 1400s, bock beer was brewed in the Northern German city of Einbeck. This malty, sweet beer started gaining popularity and eventually made its way south to Munich. This is where the confusion began. For some reason, the name “einbeck” was pronounced as “einbock.” For those who never studied German, “ein bock” translates to “Billy goat.”

While you likely see the term “bock” and nothing else on bottles and cans of beer at your local beer distributor, there are actually a few different iterations including maibock, doppelbock, weizenbock, and eisbock.

Below, you’ll find 10 of our favorite bock beers to drink in the early spring. The list includes both American and German beers.

Weihenstephaner Korbinian
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1. Weihenstephaner Korbinian

Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan is the oldest brewery in the world with its history traced back to 1040. The brewery named this award-winning doppelbock in honor of Saint Korbinian, the founder of Weihenstephan monastery. It’s known for its bold, rich flavors of figs, toffee, chocolate, and a gentle nutty sweetness that will warm you until the ground finally thaws.

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March 7, 2022

Fitness Chain Virgin Active Expands Amid $118M Capital Raise – Front Office Sports

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London-based fitness chain Virgin Active is expanding from a gym company to a wholesale “combined fitness and nutrition” operation. To do so, the company has made two major moves: a capital raise and an acquisition. 

The capital raise totaling $118 million included retail billionaire Christo Wiese — who contributed $65.6 million to the effort — as well as the owners of Real Foods Group, who gave $23.8 million.

Virgin Active also acquired the “nutrition assets” of Real Foods for $35.1 million. 

  • The brands acquired include Kauai and NU restaurants.
  • Real Foods Group CEO, Dean Kowarski will also assume the role as Virgin Active’s CEO. 

The acquisition isn’t final, however, and still has to meet regulators’ approval.

Post-Pandemic Rebound

Virgin Active, which is owned by Virgin Group Ltd and the private equity firm Brait SE, is bouncing back after major financial problems during the pandemic.

The company saw many gyms close in South Africa and the U.K., all while rent costs piled up. It went through a restructure in May 2021 following the losses. 

Now, Virgin Active hopes to use pandemic-induced changes to consumer habits as a selling point. “The pandemic has accelerated people’s appetite to lead a healthier lifestyle,” the company said in a statement.

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Aussie Olympian Jack Rayner obliterates national men’s 10,000m record CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 27: Jack Rayner of Victoria finishes second in the Mens Open 10km Run during the Australian World Cross Country Trials at Stromlo Forest Park on January 27, 2019 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

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Australian long-distance runner Jack Rayner has obliterated the national men’s 10,000m record, registering a blistering time in California.

Australian long-distance runner Jack Rayner has obliterated the national men’s 10,000m record, registering a time of 27:15.35 in California on Monday AEDT.

The 26-year-old bettered the previous record time of 27:22.55, set by Patrick Tiernan in December 2020, by more than seven seconds at Sound Running’s “The Ten” meet in San Juan Capistrano.

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Rayner improved his personal best by 44 seconds and set a new Oceania 10,000m record — it was also enough for the Victorian to meet the standard for the World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games.

Rayner finished third while Tiernan placed 14th; American Grant Fisher won the race with a stunning time of 26:33.84.

“I knew I hadn’t run anywhere near what I should be running on the track until today, so I’m super stoked to get something good on the board,” Rayner said.

“For years I feel like I was thrown to the marathon because I wasn’t quite good enough on the track, but now I’m stronger and know that I can do it.

“I don’t think I would call myself a marathon runner. I’ve done one good marathon where I hit the Olympic standard of 2:11, but that’s not very good anymore. It’s still a good time but I think I’m better than that, I haven’t run the right race or put in the proper training – that’s definitely something I will do in the future.”

Earlier this year, Rayner won his first national 10,000m title at the Zatopek Classic in Melbourne.

At last year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, he failed to finish the marathon event after a femoral stress fracture.

“Coming off Tokyo was pretty dismal,” Rayner said.

“I was not conditioned for running at all so I had that motivation coming off an Olympics where I didn’t finish, I wanted to get back into training and find some form again.”

Rayner is expected to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, but will next race in Sydney Track Classic’s 3000m event on Saturday.

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Doing 30 to 60 minutes of one exercise weekly could help you live longer, study says

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You might have heard that strengthening exercises most benefit your muscular and skeletal health, but they could have two other big perks: helping you prevent disease and live longer.

Now we may know how much time to spend on those exercises, according to new research published Monday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Compared with people who didn’t do muscle-strengthening activities, those who did 30 to 60 minutes of resistance, strength or weight training weekly had a 10 per cent to 20 per cent lower risk of early death from all causes, and of getting heart disease, diabetes or cancer at all, the research authors found. These types of exercises are designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising muscles against external resistance, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.

Strength training is designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising muscles against external resistance. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Combining 30 to 60 minutes of strengthening exercises with any amount of aerobic activity enhanced the benefit, resulting in a 40 per cent lower risk of premature death, a 46 per cent lower incidence of heart disease and a 28 per cent lower chance of dying from cancer. The research is also the first to examine long-term links between muscle-strengthening activities and diabetes risk, the authors said.

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“Many previous studies showed a favourable influence of muscle-strengthening exercises on non-communicable diseases and early death risk,” said the study’s first author Haruki Momma, a lecturer in the department of medicine and science in sports and exercise at Tohoku University in Japan, via email. “We could expect our findings to some extent because this study was planned to integrate previous findings.”

The new research is an analysis of 16 prior studies, which amounted to a pool of data from nearly 480,000 study participants. They were between 18 and 98 years old, and most were based in the United States. Participants either self-reported their engagement in muscle-strengthening activities or answered questions during interviews.

“The study methods are sound and the findings are important, but not surprising to me,” said Dr. William Roberts, a professor in the department of family medicine and community health at the University of Minnesota, via email. He wasn’t involved in the study. Thirty to “60 minutes per week sticks out as a doable amount for most people and makes me feel good about the 5 to 15 minutes of strength exercises I do every morning.”

The findings are “great news for people who are active and greater news for those who are inactive as they can improve their health with a small time investment,” added Roberts, who is a past president and current fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. “That said, people should start slow and build slowly to avoid the pain of too much activity too soon.”

Important note: If you experience pain while exercising, stop immediately. Check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise program.

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How strength manages health risks

The new research didn’t explore why strength training is so effective in lowering risk of early death and certain diseases. But this type of exercise is important for reducing body fat and building lean muscle, which can help with balance, posture and regulating cholesterol levels, said Dr. Nieca Goldberg, the medical director of Atria New York City and clinical associate professor of medicine at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine. Goldberg wasn’t involved in the study.

“We know that individuals with obesity are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, glucose intolerance and some cancers, so improving that (health) profile is beneficial,” Goldberg said. Additionally, “people who participate in regular activity … may also have a healthier outlook and have other healthy lifestyles.”

The stronger benefit from mixing aerobics with strengthening exercises could be because the two “appear to work together and help each other move toward better outcomes,” Roberts said. “A balanced program of strength and aerobic activity is probably best and probably more closely mimics the activities of our ancestors, which helped determine our current gene sets.”

Aerobic exercises include walking, dancing, running or jogging, cycling, and swimming, Goldberg said. Weight-training exercises you can do for 30 to 60 minutes include deadlifts, overheard dumbbell presses and dumbbell lateral raises, which involves using your back and shoulder muscles to lift light dumbbells so that your arms and body form a T shape.

Most participants didn’t benefit from doing the strengthening exercises for longer than one hour, but the research didn’t examine why that was the case.

However, results of previous studies have varied, Roberts said: Some have shown improved health at higher activity levels.

“This is pool data, meaning it’s several studies put together. So when you do one study with a lot of people, you could measure for other variables that could potentially cause (the worse outcome beyond 60 minutes),” Goldberg said. “We can’t explain it based on this study. More studies will need to be done.”

The finding concerning lower diabetes risk could be explained by muscle-strengthening activities increasing or preserving skeletal muscle mass, which has a major role in regulating blood sugar levels, the authors said.

Overall, the main takeaway is to get active and stay active with an exercise program you like and can stick with, Roberts and Goldberg said.

“You do not need to train for the marathon to be healthy and improve your health,” Roberts added via email. “A combination of 5-10 minutes of strength exercise and 30 minutes of walking most days of the week will produce great health benefits across the population.”

By Kristen Rogers, CNN

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Simple swaps to double your nutrient intake

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Good nutrition is not just about diets and weight control. Rather, eating well is about getting all of the key nutrients to support your body in functioning at its best. Busy lives can mean that our nutrition can take a back seat, with us reaching for quick and easy options that can be more processed and lower in nutrients than whole, fresh foods.

The good news is that it is also easy to supercharge your nutrition with a few simple swaps that boost your intake of fibre, iron and Omega-3s along with plenty of vitamins and minerals.

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Author Susie Burrell is a leading Australian dietitian and nutritionist, founder of Shape Me, co-host of The Nutrition Couch podcast and prominent media spokesperson, with regular appearances in both print and television media commenting on all areas of diet, weight loss and nutrition.

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Fitness campaign with rural roots aims to break down barriers – Newcastle Herald

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Caitlin Reid began her role as a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader in 2021. Before that she was a reporter in the Hunter Valley. She reports on a range of issues including education, property, council and general news. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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March 6, 2022

‘Come on Shane’: Harrowing details emerge of cricket legend’s final moments (FILES) In this file photograph taken on January 5, 2007, retiring Australian spin bowler Shane Warne raises his hat to members of the crowd after winning the final Ashes cricket match against England at The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney. – Australia cricket great Shane Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest Test players of all time, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52, according to a statement from his management company on March 4, 2022, Warne’s management said the retired leg-spinner died in Koh Samui, Thailand. (Photo by David HANCOCK / AFP)

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Paramedics have revealed how they battled in vain to revive Shane Warne after friends found him unresponsive in his Thai villa.

Paramedics have revealed how they battled in vain to revive cricket legend Shane Warne after his friends found the 52-year-old unresponsive in his Thai villa.

The Australian sporting hero died soon after ordering a new suit and calling two Thai masseuses to his holiday villa, police said yesterday.

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A television was showing the Australia vs Pakistan Test match as pals tried desperately to resuscitate him after a suspected heart attack.

Warne had suffered chest pains before leaving his homeland for the Thai island of Ko Samui for a week’s holiday with friends.

His manager also revealed the cricket great had just started a three-month break from his hectic schedule.

Paramedic Anuch Han-iam told The Sun that Warne was unresponsive by the time he and a colleague arrived at the two-storey villa at the Samujan resort at 5pm local time on Friday.

“Shane’s friends were already trying to bring him back to life,” he said.

“I took over doing CPR while we waited for an ambulance.

“They were desperate. I think one was crying. They were really stressed and panicked.

“They kept trying to wake him and I heard someone saying, ‘Come on, Shane. Come on, Shane’.

“I could see they were all shocked and I just tried to concentrate and do my best.

“There were about four or five other people in the room. All men, there were no women.

“The villa was clean and I didn’t see any beer or cigarettes inside.

“There was nothing unusual that made me think they’d been partying. I didn’t know when I arrived that it was Shane Warne. But I know who he is, he’s a star.

“I did my best for him and gave all my energy. I’m so sorry that I couldn’t help him.”

Thai cops yesterday released pictures of the room — as forensics teams continued their work at the AU$3500-a-night villa.

Fox Cricket pundit and dad-of-three Warne had earlier visited a tailor to have a suit cut, said Police chief Yuttana Sirisombat.

“He called the girl to massage. It was just massage,” he said,

“He didn’t die because of the massage. He wasn’t well.”

Colonel Sirisombat said Warne’s family had told police the star was suffering health problems before jetting off.

He explained: “He had asthma and had seen a doctor about his heart. We learned from his family that he had experienced chest pains when he was back home.”

Police confirmed no alcohol or drugs were found in the room.

Officers yesterday interviewed Warne’s friends for two hours.

They are treating the death as non-suspicious and have ruled out foul play.

There were no signs of a break-in or violent argument in the villa room. Warne’s body is due to be transferred to Surat Thani on the Thai mainland.

Authorities said it would have to test negative for Covid-19 before the autopsy which is due today.

Colonel Sirisombat said investigators were examining whether blood stains in the room were caused by attempts to revive him, or another medical issue.

He went on: “So far, no suspicious issue found from the investigations.

“However, the blood stain was seen on the floor which the friends told police was the consequence of CPR practices.

“Therefore, the investigators have to scrutinise it clearly before concluding the case and all assumptions still remain.”

Warne’s family — including his former wife Simone Callahan and their children Brooke, Summer and Jackson — were said to be in shock last night.

Warne, regarded as Test cricket’s greatest bowler with 708 wickets, had flown to Thailand on Thursday with friends including Andrew Neophitou, Gareth Edwards and John Dopere.

Mr Neophitou, executive producer on the recently-released Amazon Prime film Shane about the star, had found Warne unresponsive late on Friday afternoon.

Warne’s pal and long-time ­manager James Erskine told Fox Sports in Australia: “Neo knocked on his door because Warnie is always on time.

“He said, ‘Come on you’re going to be late’ and then realised something was wrong.

“He turned him over and gave him CPR and mouth to mouth, which lasted about 20 minutes and then the ambulance came.

“They took him to the hospital, which was about a 20-minute drive and I got a phone call about 45 minutes later saying he had been pronounced dead.”

Mr Neophitou, thought to have been staying in the next-door room, said yesterday: “We just really want to get Shane home.”

Mr Erskine said that Warne had asked for time off before working as a commentator in England this summer. He was also due to coach London Spirit his team in The Hundred competition.

Mr Erskine said: “Shane had sort of decided he was going to have three months off.

“He wanted a year off, and I said ‘There’s no way you can (do that) they would have forgotten you by a year’. So he decided to have three months off.

“And this was just the start of it, and they’d only arrived the day or night before.”

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Fitness guru warns ‘fat doesn’t care about your feelings’ – The Independent

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Britain is “losing the war” on obesity to spare people’s feelings about being fat, according to the founder of a global gym business.

Former City barrister Nick Mitchell, hailed as “London’s best personal trainer” and owner of Ultimate Performance – whose clients include Olivia Colman, Gemma Atkinson and Top Gun 2 actor Glen Powell, said the Government needs to make living healthier easier.

He suggested raising tax on junk food, lowering tax on good food and rewarding the healthy with lower national insurance payments, which helps fund the NHS.

Nick Mitchell says Britain is losing the battle against obesity. (Ultimate Performance/PA)

He said: “We are living in age when feelings are more important than facts, and there is a push to be morally right, not factually correct, which is a nonsensical statement.

“We are losing the war on obesity and crippling the healthcare system.

“We need to take drastic action.

“We have to have honest conversations with the obese that they are slowly, and insidiously, killing themselves, but we also need to show compassion and humanity and give them the support they need.”

The entrepreneur quit the City in 2009 to start personal training business, Ultimate Performance Fitness.

Now widely recognised as a world-leading personal trainer with gyms in four continents, the Yorkshire-born entrepreneur is concerned the nation is losing its fight on the obesity epidemic.

Mr Mitchell said: “You have to look at the impact of unfettered access to junk food. I was born in 1972.

Look at the 1970s, and videos of people at the seaside. No-one was fat. Look at it now – it’s an absolute disaster.

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“If you ask your grandparents what they remember about food during the Second World War, they’ll probably say: ‘Don’t remember much, I just remember being hungry.’

“Nowadays, the unfettered access to junk food is a real problem.”

Mr Mitchell also described the “health at every size” movement as “garbage”, calling for a “push back against the notion it is socially acceptable to be obese”.

He said: “You’re not healthy at every size. If you are overweight, you are more likely to die.

“And it is our public responsibility, it’s the Government’s responsibility, and it’s health professionals’ responsibility to tell people the truth.

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“We have to be able to say: ‘It is not good for you to be obese.’

“Cigarette smoking, drug taking, food binging. They must be treated in the same manner.

“I would argue what’s not helping you is telling you it’s okay to be obese, because it’s not okay to be obese.

“We can accept you, but we can’t accept it’s healthy. The problem that they have, is they conflate their entire being with their fatness.

“They’ve been caught in a trap, and they’ve been let down because they’ve been told by a small, but vocal, minority: ‘Oh it’s all right, it’s not your fault.’ No – it is your fault. You’ve got the power to change things.”

He called for more public education and the Government should look at more publicly-accessible gyms, clubs and organisations, to support weight loss.

Mr Mitchell added: “Those people, at the end of the day, they need help. They’re not getting the help that they need.”

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March 5, 2022

Best Czech-Style Lagers to Drink if You Like Hoppy Session Beers

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In winter, easy-drinking light lagers can be cold comfort during those basketball quadruple headers. They deliver big refreshment, but the trade-off is minimal taste. Increasingly, craft brewers are creating crisp, Czech-style lagers that offer moderate alcohol, rich malt flavor and an enlivening bitter pop that cuts through chips, wings and other hefty game-day grub. The refined approach is gaining traction among beer fans burned out by two too many hazy IPAs.

“It’s the natural progression of beer lovers,” says Lisa Allen of Heater Allen in Oregon. The brewery’s biggest seller is its unfiltered, naturally carbonated pilsner (a type of lager) that ages cold for eight weeks.

Brewers across the country are experimenting with crafty Czech styles. In New Hampshire, Schilling’s Alexandr, a Czech-inspired winner featuring Moravian pilsner malt, pairs subtle sweetness with smooth bitterness.

The beers can be cleaved into sub-styles generally classified according to color and alcohol content. A proper Czech lager forgoes gimmicky ingredients in favor of high-quality hops and malt, the grain’s character intensified through a process called decoction. It imparts a richness Eric Larkin of Denver’s Cohesion Brewing calls “so drinkable.” His Czech-style lagers are served with lustrous froth.

1. Wild East Brewing Patience & Fortitude

Where it’s brewed: Brooklyn, NY

ABV: 5.1%

The brewery opened just prior to the pandemic and produces lagers like this cracker-crisp Czech-style pilsner packed with the country’s herbal Saaz hops.

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2. Heater Allen Pils

Where it’s brewed: McMinnville, OR

ABV: 5%

“Time is our expensive ingredient,” says head brewer Lisa Allen. Her pilsner is inspired by Pilsner Urquell, the Czech standard-bearer born in the early 1840s.

[Price varies in stores]

3. Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse 10° 

Where it’s brewed: Sacramento, CA

ABV: 3.9%

Brisket, nachos, and pulled pork are spot-on pairings with this low-alcohol, high-flavor pilsner made, per tradition, with Saaz hops and malt produced near Prague.

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16 Best Men’s Moisturizers for Dry Skin

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This article was published in partnership with Blu Atlas.

Let’s face it: Nobody likes dry skin. While it might seem like a mild complaint, dry skin can quickly become unsightly, itchy, scaly and downright painful. When left untreated, dry skin can lead to complications, from signs of premature aging to dangerous infections.

But don’t panic—dry skin is an easily preventable condition. Using a good daily moisturizer is a sure way to protect yourself from any skin scars, while restoring hydration where you need it most. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can be well on your way toward smoother, healthier skin.

So, where should you begin? We have searched far and wide to compile this list of 16 best men’s moisturizers for dry skin. From lotions that visibly reverse the effects of aging to those that combine hydration with SPF protection, we have an option available for everyone. Read on to discover our top choices.

Still on the fence about choosing the right product for your skin type? Feel free to peruse our frequently asked questions for some additional suggestions.

How should I use a men’s moisturizer to achieve the best possible results? 

Because each product works differently, we recommend that you always study the instructions of the moisturizer you buy. Some moisturizers work best when applied to wet skin, while others should be limited to a certain number of weekly uses. That being said, here are some general instructions that can help with any application process.

• Lotion is best lathered onto clean skin. Make sure to thoroughly wash any areas you wish to hydrate as this is important for avoiding long-term buildup.

• Squeeze or scoop the right amount from the container and use your fingers to spread an even layer of product onto your skin. It is important to remember that less is more. Particularly with highly concentrated products, you usually need a much smaller quantity than you imagine. With most of the lotions, a pea- to quarter-sized amount is usually enough for the skin on your entire face. Keep in mind that using too much product overtaxes sensitive skin and can get expensive in the long run.

• Be patient as your moisturizer absorbs. Try to avoid touching the moisturized area until your face or neck is completely dry. Although most moisturizers have a quick absorption time, always leave yourself a few more minutes than you need. This is also a sure way to avoid staining your work clothes with greasy white patches.

How can I find the best moisturizer for my skin type?

There is no perfect moisturizer for every type of skin. Because each lotion is made with a different combination of ingredients, it’s important to find the formula that works for you. Think of the times your friend swore by a certain product, but you were disappointed when you bought it. This was most likely due to the fact that every individual needs a moisturizer that is specific to their skin.

The first step to finding such a product is determining your skin type. Here we have listed some of the most common types of skin and the recommendations to go along with each.

• Dry skin: Evidently, dry skin requires a product that offers maximum hydration. Look out for ingredients that not only moisturize the skin but help lock in the moisture for long-lasting effects. An example of such an ingredient is hyaluronic acid. For extra-hydrating results, you may consider pairing your daily moisturizer with a more intense serum.

• Oily skin: If you have oily skin, you may be tempted to skip the moisturizer altogether. According to dermatologists, however, this may not be the smartest move. Oily skin is also in need of hydration. In this case, look for lighter ingredients that are less likely to clog the pores and cause additional buildup, such as aloe vera and marine algae.

• Combination skin: Combination skin can be tricky since it can be oily or dry in different areas of the body. It may seem difficult to find a single product to target all of these diverse areas and their needs. If this is something you struggle with, we recommend looking for a product with balancing ingredients. This way, your skin gets the soothing hydration it craves without the components that stimulate oil production.

• Sensitive skin: Fortunately, there are a multitude of products designed for sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, we recommend starting with a patch test before applying any product. Avoid harsh, chemical ingredients and artificial fragrances. An all-natural formula usually works best for sensitive skin.

Is there a specific time when I should be using these products?

For the most commonly used moisturizers, it’s recommended to apply the product twice a day – morning and night. This way, your skin remains properly hydrated for the entire 24-hour period. In the morning, apply moisturizer after serums and toners, but before any additional products such as sunscreen. In the evening, it’s best to use moisturizer last to ensure maximum absorption over your period of inactivity.

Of course, this is not a hard-and-fast rule. Sometimes, you may wish to apply moisturizer a third time, after a midday shower, or following an intense workout. However, if you have excessively oily or sensitive skin, you may want to start with a daily application and work your way up from there.

As a general suggestion, when it comes to beauty products, it’s always best to use less than you need. Applying concentrated products too often may negate their benefits, leaving you with oily, bumpy and acne-prone skin. For best results, follow the instructions on the package and use with moderation.

What are some additional tips on avoiding dry skin?

If you’re moisturizing twice a day and are still not experiencing the results you’re after, there may be some environmental factors to consider when it comes to dry skin. First of all, make sure that the water in your shower does not get too hot. While most of us enjoy a relaxing hot shower, hot water is one of the leading causes of dry skin.

Make sure that the body gel or bath soap you’re using does not contain ingredients that are drying out your skin. Alcohols and artificial fragrances are the top ingredients to avoid.

After you finish showering, make sure that you pat dry rather than rubbing your skin. A gentler dry will allow your skin to retain additional moisture.

If you live in an excessively arid environment, a humidifier may be necessary to add moisture to the air in your home.

Finally, if all else fails, consider setting up a consultation with your primary care physician. The underlying causes of your dry skin may be outside the reach of over-the-counter products.

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