Men Need To Take Care Of Their Skin Just As Much As Women
Be true to your skin - Skin is your body’s largest organ and adapts very well to its rapidly changing environment. Knowing your skin type (skin you would have under ideal environmental conditions) is easily the first big step to choosing the products that meet your unique requirements. If you have sensitive skin cheaper shaving creams, fragrances, perfumed soaps, and alcohol based products will irritate the skin. You should always ensure you check out the labels on any new products you are trying out (preferably before your buy them) and this in turn will help you choose a product that will suit your individual skin requirements.
You should always avoid over exposing your skin to the sun as sun damage can lead to hyper pigmentation (brown spots to you and I) and this in turn can develop into a serious skin disease. Excessive exposure can also exaggerate and thicken fine lines. Use an SPF 20 or higher on all exposed skin, especially on your face when going outdoors. Don’t forget about your lips! Find a balm that has an SPF of at least 15 in it. Peppermint oil has a nice feel and keeps the lips looking moist.
Remember though all things must be done in moderation - too much of anything is never great for any of us. Try and stay away from too much alcohol, fatigue, smoking or stress. Not only can these factors lead to premature aging, they also decrease facial circulation making you look older.
Go natural - Cleansing skin care products should be as chemical-free as possible. One of my favourites is the Elemis Deep Cleanse Facial wash, which I find satisfying. Ensure that you never use deodorant soaps on your face. They cleanse with harsh ingredients and leave a detergent film behind. This may irritate your skin and will clog your pores. For healthy clean skin it is really quite essential to remember to scrub your skin. It will remove dead cells and smooth the surface of your face. Ensure when you do scrub you don’t do it too vigorously as you need to make sure you don’t cause any damage to your skin. Stay away from any scrubs that contain any rough elements like ground bits of nut and even seed extracts. They will tear and damage the skin. Having a good old scrub will certainly invigorate you and it certainly can’t do any harm. After this, you should consider using a moisturizer such as Gatineau Aquamemory Moisturiser, which helps to reduce the tell-tale signs of aging.