Men’s skin – quite forgotten issue

F or almost all the men across the world, skin care is not as important as in women. Just apart from the routine of shaving their faces, it is quite uncommon for any man to spend time for their skin, especially the facial skin. However, men’s skin care is important for present and even for future; after all, the skin is body’s best defense mechanism that withstand against various microorganisms and so the diseases.

In addition, as men age, their skins lose its elasticity nature. Therefore, they get wrinkles and facial lines and because of such reasons, to take care of the skin is important. There are few guidelines, which would allow one to keep skin in shape by using either readymade man’s skin cosmetics or by using simple steps that fall under the category of homemade material or home remedy.

Realize that it is not wasteful

First of all, men must realize that to take care of their skin will not consume many hours of their busy schedule. All they require some minutes every day. Check this out - just simply washing the face with some mild soap, like natural soap containing Neem or Turmeric or Aloe vera would be best. Remember not to go for any toilet soap or bar that is made up of harmful chemicals such as deodorant soap, on your face. Use cold water to wash the face.

Only a couple of times in a week, washing the face with some lukewarm water with some type of natural cleanser are good. For this, take a washcloth and wet just wet it a bit, and gently put on the cleanser and start applying in a clockwise motion. The pores would be cleaned out and the skin feels better. One should not forget to pat the face dry with clean cotton made towel. To enclose it all up, just putting on some lotions such as a moisturising or Aloe Vera lotion would be sufficient and also safe.

Men’s skin care – a daily routine

Daily components such as the wind can dry men’s skin and it can even start hurting. Men, as compared to women, stay out all the day and hence they are the victims of getting their skins damage due to UV rays of the sun. In order to prevent this, men should use some sunscreen if he knows that he is going to be outdoors for a quite a long period. There should be SPF factor of 15 for any sunscreen lotion and it would be suffice. Go for the sunscreen lotion that contains Aloe, Butea or Neem and contain moisturisers in it.

Latest researches say that putting on some facial cream that contains vitamin E nourishes the men’s skin and hence it is advisable to apply this any time they feel the face becoming dry. Men's skin is 20 per cent thicker as compared to woman's skin since it is richer in collagens and elastin.

The hyperactive sebaceous glands turn the skin much oilier. No matter what kind of the skin man has, he has to clean his face daily. Deep cleansing would keep the pores clear, skin healthy and attractive. Just like woman's skin, man's skin is also likely to get dehydrated, sun damaged, and faces changes in the environment such as air pollution, climatic conditions etc. Basic cleansing, protecting and moisturising after shaving is quite essential for the skin care routine and hence, it is to be performed regularly.

Few essential tips for men’s skin care

Daily face wash unclogs the pores and helps in prevention of varieties of skin conditions like zits, acne, ingrown hair, etc.

Generally, daily shaving for any man for his face would make the skin prone to dehydration. If possible, avoid frequent shaving. One should use shaving cream or foam that is designed for specific skin type.

If man’s skin is prone to imperfections like nicks, zits, etc after shaving; they should soothe the skin with moisturisers or some natural after-shave lotions.

Take off the myth that sunscreen is just only for the woman. Man's skin should also be protected against the sunrays and hence, it can be surely applied. One should buy sunscreen or moisturisers that have SPF of 15 or above.

One should steam the face before shaving since steams open up hair follicles after that, splash some cold water onto the face after shaving that closes the pores on the skin. Aloe Vera is a excellent post-shave moisturiser.

Using correct oils for oily and acne prone skin can be very useful. Essential oils such as lavender, sages, mints and tea tree are natural antiseptic, active and help healing the skin.

Man should eat a balanced diet and stay active. Men should up intake of fruits and vegetables and should give up greasy fried foods, junk foods and canned/packed foods. Exercising can also clear the pores and increase the metabolism and sweating cleanses the inner body by throwing out impurities.