After spending the last thirty years on camera, Mark Steines, Host of Hallmark Channel's Home & Family and KTLA's broadcast of the Rose Parade knows the importance of a good grooming routine but it's not just about appearances. It's also about health, mental well-being and passing on good habits to the next generation. Here's his insights.
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Growing up in Iowa, the son of a John Deere worker, I learned how to take care of my skin by watching my father. It was basically a shave and a haircut. On special days he would add a little aftershave, which was it. Period.
Today it is completely different. I have a 3-decade career in front of cameras on national television so it is important for me to take care of my skin and hair and even more important that I teach my sons how to do so, after all I learned from my father.
I have worked with numerous "Glam Squads" while at Entertainment Tonight and currently on Hallmark Channel's Home & Family.
On Home & Family, we have done various segments educating our viewers on how to repair sun damaged skin and hair. I have learned a lot from our segments and often use the advice, tips and expert opinions.
Here are some of my favorites:
Shaving
I use The Art Of Shaving Mid-Size Kit, Unscented. I enjoying shaving, with the 'old school' brush. I use their entire shaving kit every day before work. The pre-shave helps lubricate my follicles and gives me a perfect close shave, which helps prevent me from getting a 5 o'clock shadow at noon. Their aftershave really moisturizes my face.
Teeth
Crest White Strips work really well on my teeth. I have to smile all day, so having white teeth is important. Nobody wants to see a television host with stained teeth.
2017 Crown Media United States, LLC / Photo: Alexx Henry Studios, LLC / jeremy leeMark Steines with co-host Debbie Matenopoulos, Busy Phillips and Queen Latifah.
Morning Skin Serum
In the morning I like to use the Skinceuticals C E Ferulic 1 Fluid Ounce - Anti-aging Vitamin C and E Serum repairs and protects Skin From Sun Damage for my upper face. It is great to use before all the camera makeup is applied.
Shampoo & Conditioner
I treat my hair with the Nioxin System. Their products clean my hair and provides a great scalp therapy. The bright lights on the set can make your hair look thin, so keeping mine fresh and thick is key.
Evening Face Cleaning
When I get home from work, the first thing I do is jump in the shower to remove all the day's makeup and products. Once I finish in the shower I start applying MyChelle Dermaceuticals' skincare regimen which includes, MyChelle Remarkable Retinal Serum, MyChelle Supreme Polypeptide Cream, MyChelle Remarkable Retinal Eye Cream. As soon as I started using MyChelle, I noticed an improvement on my face. Those fine lines we all hate have dramatically improved.
Morning Work Out
I believe that having a healthy mind is important to your overall health. I wake up early, sometimes even before my newborn daughter, to try and get a solid workout each day. I got a Peloton bike and it has become my fitness obsession.
Mark Steines, Host of Hallmark Channel's Home & Family and KTLA's broadcast of the Rose Parade
Born and raised in Austin, David is a dedicated writer and avid fragrance lover. When he's not trying out perfumes, he enjoys traveling and exploring new restaurants.