• Shower using shower gel including moisturizers to prevent dry skin and prevent premature aging.
• Wash your face but never with a bar soap which tends to dry the skin. Foaming cleansers and gels are your best choice. Use lukewarm water as hot or cold will leave skin dry and irritated.
• You should tone your skin with a cotton pad and mild astringent. This helps to open up pores and absorb moisture.
• Moisturize the skin with fragrance free and non-alcoholic products. Alcohol will dry the skin. • Once a week, exfoliate the skin with a gentle scrub removing dead skin cells
• Shave with shaving foams for your particular skin type: oily, normal, combination, or dry skin. Soothe the skin after shaving with a moisturizer or mild aftershave to prevent razor burn; an aloe vera gel works well after shaving. Can men use the same skin care products as women? The answer is no! A man's skin is unique and requires the use of special skin care products. There are several differences between men and women's skin:
• Men have smaller oil glands ( sebaceous glands)
• Men have oiler skin
• Men have thicker skin
• Men have more fragile skin in the face area
• Men have a higher percentage of skin cancers Because of the concerns of skin cancer and aging, men should always use protective sunscreen and avoid over exposure to the sun. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Other important considerations for men's skin care include a balanced diet, plenty of rest, daily exercise, do not smoke or quit smoking, and drink plenty of water. Increasing your consumption of fruits and vegetables, which contain important anti-oxidants, is a good anti-aging treatment for the skin. You should also avoid fried food and use olive oil in cooking rather than butter. This will help your skin retain its elasticity.
Several product lines are dedicated exclusively to the special needs of men's skin care and anti-aging skin care. When choosing skin care products look for vitamin or herb based products rather than those heavily perfumed and containing mostly alcohol. Some good choices include:
• Lifelab 3040: A French men's skin care product line designed specifically for anti-aging products for men 30+
• Mary Kay Skin Management: This has always been thought of as a woman's product line but offer many excellent products for men's skin care
• Biotherm Homme offers a full line of men's skin care products including several anti-aging products
• Naturally Man is a product line offering all men's skin care basic products along with men's concealers which can help hide dark under-eye circles and reduce puffiness
• Anthony logistics for men offers several men's skin care products including anti-aging, skin care regimen, and shaving kits
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