Men's Skin Care
Men's skin care aims to specifically address men's special needs. Any man SHOULD know how to properly take care of his skin – like having regular facials, choosing a natural shave oil lotion over alcohol-based ones and having their own regular skin care regimen. After all, the ladies do check on this when they meet men.
There are several minor differences between men and women's skin. As such, their skin care needs also vary a little.
Men have thicker skin. Compared to women, they produce more sebum, which makes the skin supple, but they have lesser sweat glands. When it comes to aging, all else being equal, a man may look younger than a woman.
This is because men have higher skin collagen content. This can be attributed to the difference in hormone production between men and women.
Shaving – though a must for men, can sometimes be painful and can cause skin irritation or even blemishes. Such include razor bumps (common among men with curly hair) and scars from cuts.
The key in avoiding these problems is proper lubrication while shaving, that's why most men using shaving creams, lotions or gels. However, choosing the right kind of shaving aids is just as important. It is then recommended that men use natural shaving lotions like glycerin or aloe.
They will not only give you a smoother shave, they also moisturize your skin and soothe potential after-shave sting. Another way to go is to have good preparation before shaving.
This means softening the facial hair and opening skin pores using shaving oils to ensure a close shave. Good examples of natural shaving oils include coconut, olive or sunflower oils, as well as other oils derived from fruits and flowers. They're not as greasy as mineral oil, which can clog your pores.
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