Man Skin Care
Man skin care would seem like an alien topic to some men. It would have been even more alien a few years back. However, more and more men are now realizing the importance of man skin care (and hence you see markets flush with man skincare products too). Even though the male skin is very different from that of a female, man skincare is very similar to the skincare for women.Man skincare too starts with cleansing. Water-soluble cleansers are preferred. Cleansing helps remove the dirt, grease, and pollutants from the skin and helps in preventing pore-clogging.
The inherent oily nature of male skin makes cleansing an important part of a man's skincare procedure. Cleansing should be done at least once every day, even better if it is done twice a day. Using soap on the face is discouraged.
Man skin care revolves a lot around shaving. Shaving foam/gel/cream and aftershave lotion are some of the most important men's skincare products. Serious man skin care requires a proper selection of shaving related equipment and products. One of the main considerations in choosing shaving products should be the skin type (since the degree of oiliness differs from person to person). Alcohol-based aftershaves should be avoided. Proper man skincare also mandates the use of good quality razors. Here, swivel-head razors are preferred since they are known to reduce cuts. Besides these products and equipment, it is also necessary that you use them properly. Be gentle when using your razor. Do not scratch it against your skin; use a soft and smooth action (after all it's a matter of removing hair, not the skin itself).
Male skin is generally thicker and oilier, owing to larger pores and more active sebaceous glands. However, due to regular shaving, the skin can get dehydrated quite easily. Hence moisturizers too form an integral part of man skincare. Moisturizing gel or cream should be applied after shaving. In fact, some shaving foams/ gel have an in-built moisturizing effect too. Moisturizers should be patted gently over the face and massaged gently using upward strokes.
Though a man's skin is less susceptible to skin cancer caused by UV radiation, using a sunscreen is also an important man skin care measure. You can use a moisturizer that combines sunscreen with the moisturizing effect. Another good option for man skincare is to use man skincare products that have natural ingredients like aloe vera, sea salt, and coconut, etc. Naturally antiseptic oils e.g. lavender, tea tree, etc also provide good means for man skin care.Man skincare is not as difficult as a lot of men think. It just asks for a few minutes every day, in order to give you healthy skin for the present and for the future.
