Monday, June 1, 2009

Skin Care for Men

Men in general are prone to outdoor activities. This also increases their exposure to sun, wind and pollution among other natural elements. Having said that, men like women also need to take care of their skin. Exposure to various elements of environment causes a great deal of stress on skin. Scientifically, men’s skin is oilier. Men also have large skin pores. This demands proper implementation of skin care regimen. Many men shy away from using skin care tools because of the assumption that it is time-taking and men are not supposed to do it. Ok, for once it does not take eternity to have a proper skin care and secondly the concept of metro-sexual and uber-sexual has managed to get rid of the shyness.

To begin with, it just takes few minutes every day to take care of your precious skin. The products catering to men’s skin normally contain less chemical. Many products are available to make the skin smooth. As old age creeps in the skin tends to become drier and in such cases a mild cleaner with moisturizer is highly recommended. The basic skin care for men should contain conditioner, moisturizer, cleanser, toner and shaving cream. Face wash is also advised. Regular usage of Sunscreen is always suggested for men.

Cleanser helps in getting rid of germs and pollutants. It also helps in keeping ores clean and clear. A moisturizer is recommended with cleanser. It helps in keeping your skin healthy and gives a glow to the tired skin cells. Shaving is a regular phenomenon with men. Apart form using a quality shaving cream, a lotion will come very handy. Toning refers to usage of specialized astringent tonic that normally contains alpha hydroxyl acids or glycol. These chemicals help in maintaining the elasticity of the skin. Other options include, face masks for youthful appearance and facial to stay away from pimples and acne etc. So men, what are you waiting for?!

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