Skin Care for Men

Skin care isn’t just for women, men benefit from it as well. Don’t worry guys; the women out there will still respect you in the morning, even after they see you dipping into their skin care products and anti wrinkle cream. Then again, maybe you better get your own; because men’s skin is different than women’s, it needs its own special care. Let’s face it, we’re all interested in prolonging our youth, and a good skin care regime is a key component in that quest. Ok men, before you run right out and grab every skin care product on the market, there are a few things you should know.

To start off with, men really do get dirtier than women. Because men have larger pores, their skin gets approximately 15 percent oilier. For this reason, it is vital that men deep clean their face at least once a day, twice a day, if you spend a lot of time outdoors in the UV rays of the sun. This helps to keep the pores clear, and gives you healthier, younger looking skin. And keep this in mind guys; make sure your skin products are as chemical-free as possible, as chemicals can be drying agents. With drier skin, you get the appearance of more fine lines and wrinkles, so you can see why this is so important.

After you finish the cleansing process, apply an astringent or toner with glycolic, alpha hydroxy, and Hyaluronic Acid included in their ingredients. This will help keep your gorgeous mugs clear and firm. These ingredients help tone facial skin, reduce the size of pores and help avoid ingrown hairs. Once you’ve properly cleansed and toned your face, it is time to moisturize. Yes, I said moisturize! Don’t panic, you don’t have to get the girly stuff in the pretty bottles; there are actually special moisturizing products made just for men, and they come in strong and manly containers.

It seems as if there are as many different anti wrinkle and skin care product’s as there are grains of sand. But, it doesn’t have to be that complicated. You can keep it simple by buying a light facial moisturizer, but remember to rub it into your neck as well. Nothing looks worse than an even, firm face with wiggly jowls. You can go the natural skin care product route as well - if it makes you feel more comfortable - by using pure vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel, especially if you want a more intense skin treatment. These ingredients work even better on the more sensitive part of your skin, such as under and around the eyes.

Well men, this should get you started. But, it is by no means the end. I will be keeping you updated – along with the gals – about new and exciting skin care products, natural skin care products and health, so come back often for all the latest updates!