Some men are reluctant to try skin care products. This may be because of a fear of having the same as their girlfriend. What they may not realize is that many of skin products designed for men are unscented. They also may be stuck on the old traditional belief that men with rough looking skin are thought of as tough and macho. Men may also believe skin care is only for women and their skin is maintenance free. Unfortunately, that is not true.
Basics About Skin Care
Every so often, a man needs to clean the pores in his skin. Simply using a bar of soap is not enough. Soap can be very harmful to the skin. This is because it dries the skin of oils, leaving it tight, overly dry, and sometimes itchy. Daily showering and shampooing are necessary since men have oilier skin than women. In addition to cleaning their skin, they must also tone and moisturize it. This helps avoid damage from environmental toxins and dirt. Moisturizers and cleansers containing alpha-hydroxy acid improve the overall texture and appearance of their skin.
Exfoliation is also essential for clean, healthy-looking skin. Every day skin cells die by becoming hard and dry, no longer able to contain moisture. Dead skin cells carry a variety of pollutants and microorganisms from the environment. They accumulate over time and must be removed to enable new ones to take their place. Removing dead cells improves the circulation of blood. Not all dead cells fall out of the skin. This causes the skin to clog up and become dull-looking. Exfoliation is the process of removing them to enable bright, radiant skin.
Seven Great Skin Products for Men
Below is a list and brief description of seven skin products developed especially for men:
The Anthony Logistics Deep Pore Cleansing Clay is botanically enriched and contains vitamins and purified clay to rid the skin of impurities, soak up excess oils, and tighten up pores.
Dream Cream by MD Formulations is a shaving cream that lubricates and softens the skin and the unwanted hair, making it easier to remove. This enhances a close, clean shave and eliminates irritation and redness.
Good Hydrations enables the skin to become more soft and conditioned, as well as younger looking.
The Clinique Maximum Hydrator For Men restores hydration in normal to dry skin while alleviating the appearance of lines. It is a great skin cleanser to start out with and use continuously. This product enables the skin’s ability to build and retain moisture.
The T-Pur Face Purifying Scrub for Men by Biotherm Homme clears the skin of impurities while cleansing it with its rounded particles. It enables useful nutrients to penetrate into the skin by exfoliating it.
The Undereye Serum by ClarinsMen helps improve appearance of the face by clearing the puffiness and dark circles under his eyes, which are typically caused by stress, genetics, or age. This product is so effective, it may convert a non-believer in skin care to a religious skin care enthusiast.
MD Skincare products are a solution to making a man’s daily cleansing routine a one-step process. While women can use these as well, MD Skincare products are the first set of cleansers to cater to the special needs of men’s skin.
Daily Sun Protection (SPF 30) by Dr. Brandt is a colorless lotion that is great for women as well as men. In addition to preventing sunburn, it also contains moisturizing anti-aging elements that lessen preexisting lines and wrinkles.
Convincing your boyfriend to use skin care products may be hard. For most men, doing their daily cleaning and grooming seems like a big chore. But, if he complains about aging or looking older, you must simply discuss the benefits of skin care to him. Remind him that many of them are unscented so he won’t smell like perfume. Persuade him to experiment with some of these products to see how well they work. Also, let him know how much healthier he can look if he takes better care of his skin.
Sources:
iVillage, Stuff We Love beauty.ivillage.com/stuffwelove/0,,98nvxg3r,00.html
Good Evening World www.goodeveningworld.com/how-to-care-for-mens-skin/
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