Why Men Should Look After There Skin Too?

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The simple answer is YES!!

Mens skin needs looking after just as much as women should do!

There are some obvious physiologic differences (such as the ability to grow a beard) between the skin of men and women plus some less obvious differences such as men having a thicker dermis (lower layer of skin) and larger oil and sweat glands. This is due to hormonal differences between genders.

Surprising fact: Like a man hiding his emotions, skin will not always tell you when it is being irritated. When skin is irritated, the damage taking place underneath doesn’t always show on the surface, yet problems are nonetheless taking place That means it’s crucial to pay attention to what you apply to your skin, beyond issues you can see, such as redness, flaking, dullness, sensitivity, bumps, and more oil.

If men want to achieve better skin then the best advice is to look for products that are well formulated (meaning free of the irritants above)

So what should men use to take care of their skin? Other than sahving, the list isn’t all that different from what us women carryout. You can learn about a new skin care routine here. So regardless of your Skin Type, all men’s should do the following as part of their daily Skin Care routine:

  • Step 1, AM & PM: Wash your face with a gentle, irritant- and fragrance free wash.(no bar soaps or bar cleansers, as these won’t help your skin)
  • Step 2, AM: Shave with a gentle, irritant- and fragrance-free shave cream (unless you shave with an electric razor, in which case proceed to step 3).
  • Step 3, AM & PM: Use a cotton pad or clean fingers to apply a gentle, irritant- and fragrance-free aftershave or soothing treatment loaded with antioxidants, anti-irritants, and skin-repairing ingredients. Those types of ingredients strengthen skin’s surface and reduce redness from shaving.
  • Step 4, AM: Apply suncream protection rated SPF 20 or greater. Daylight exposure is the major cause of wrinkles and dark spots. This should be applied liberally to face, neck, and other areas of exposed skin.
  • Step 4, PM: After cleansing at night, apply an exfoliator all over your face and neck. You can also use this product in the morning, after applying aftershave or toner but before applying your sunscreen. Experiment to see which frequency of usage works for you. This step WILL make shaving easier and work to reduce breakouts and other bumps.
  • Step 5, PM: Apply a treatment product (such as a serum) or well-formulated moisturizer for this step. Note: Consider applying the treatment product during the day, too. It would be applied right before your sunscreen.

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