DNDY: How does loving your skin, lift your spirits?
TM: Feeling confident is important. If you feel confident in yourself and your skin, you will exude that. If you're in a crowd, people will be able to see that. Everything comes from within. If you take care of yourself, it will show in your skin. So, Loving the skin you're in can boost your [whole] being.
DNDY: Have you and your skin always been cool? Have you ever had any concerns?
TM: Um, my skin and I have not always been cool. And yes, I have had many-a-concern with my skin. In high school, I had a severe case of acne. That was when my skin and I were butting heads the most. But I think as human beings, we all go through certain times when our skin and ourselves aren't connecting the way we want to be. It’s important to remember that whatever your skin is going through is only temporary. So don’t think that it will be there forever, because it will get better.
TM: In a number of ways. First, learning how to take care of my skin. Especially with guys, I think a lot of us think just soap and water is going to do it. It's not. I even went on Accutane, my skin was so bad. But, it was just about finding the right products for my skin type and what works well for me. AND being consistent; I think consistency is key.
DNDY: Is there a tip or trick that you could share?
TM: Yes. I think one of the biggest tips that I can share… is [wearing] sunscreen. I used to be one of those people that was like, “I got melanin. I don't need sunscreen,” you know? But that's not true; We all need sunscreen. The sun is very powerful, even when it's overcast. So we have to do everything we can to protect our skin from those harsh rays. So… Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen! And moisturizer in general, but, sunscreen after!
SUPERGOOP Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ - You heard Tahj, “SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN!” The sun is the number one cause of aging (translated: fine lines, hyperpigmentation, dehydration, and more), and if your an active guy who is in the sun a lot, then wearing SPF is even MORE critical. Need a good one that doesn’t feel heavy or make you greasy? - Then Unseen Sunscreen is for you! The sheer texture of this is virtually weightless and even blurs fine lines & pores. It has a water & sweat resistant sun protection factor of 40; AND, as an added benefit, it even blocks harmful blue light waves emitted from tech screens. But let’s say you try U.S. and dislike the way it feels, the brand has so many other options of textures and formulas that there’s no excuse not to find one that works for you. Protect yourself peeps, and follow Supergoop’s slogan: Every. Single. Day.
How does loving your skin, lift your spirits?
TM:
Feeling confident is important. If you feel confident in yourself and your skin, you will exude that. If you're in a crowd, people will be able to see that. Everything comes from within. If you take care of yourself, it will show in your skin. So, Loving the skin you're in can boost your [whole] being.
Have you and your skin always been cool? Have you ever had any concerns?
TM:
Um, my skin and I have not always been cool. And yes, I have had many-a-concern with my skin. In high school, I had a severe case of acne. That was when my skin and I were butting heads the most. But I think as human beings, we all go through certain times when our skin and ourselves aren't connecting the way we want to be. It’s important to remember that whatever your skin is going through is only temporary. So don’t think that it will be there forever, because it will get better.
How did you overcome your skin challenges?
TM:
In a number of ways. First, learning how to take care of my skin. Especially with guys, I think a lot of us think just soap and water is going to do it. It's not. I even went on Accutane, my skin was so bad. But, it was just about finding the right products for my skin type and what works well for me. AND being consistent; I think consistency is key.
Is there a tip or trick that you could share?
TM:
Yes. I think one of the biggest tips that I can share… is [wearing] sunscreen. I used to be one of those people that was like, “I got melanin. I don't need sunscreen,” you know? But that's not true; We all need sunscreen. The sun is very powerful, even when it's overcast. So we have to do everything we can to protect our skin from those harsh rays. So… Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen! And moisturizer in general, but, sunscreen after!
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You heard Tahj, “SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN!” The sun is the number one cause of aging (translated: fine lines, hyperpigmentation, dehydration, and more), and if your an active guy who is in the sun a lot, then wearing SPF is even MORE critical. Need a good one that doesn’t feel heavy or make you greasy?
-
Then Unseen Sunscreen is for you! The sheer texture of this is virtually weightless and even blurs fine lines & pores. It has a water & sweat resistant sun protection factor of 40; AND, as an added benefit, it even blocks harmful blue light waves emitted from tech screens. But let’s say you try U.S. and dislike the way it feels, the brand has so many other options of textures and formulas that there’s no excuse not to find one that works for you. Protect yourself peeps, and follow Supergoop’s slogan: Every. Single. Day.