Men generally don’t care about our skin. It is a simple fact.
We tend to think that we are made of indestructible material and that our skin is made of iron. And so we go on in life, shaving every day, standing in extreme weather on our vacations, and eating junk food. But hey, our skin is actually deteriorating with each passing day, and it’s not a matter of attitude, “machismo”, or whatever you want to call it. It is a matter of health. And in today’s world, facial care for men is even a matter of social life.
You may not know it, but men have very sensitive skin. I was unaware of this too, until I noticed that my skin was getting very dry, now I have to use baby soap because the doctor told me that my skin type is very sensitive. He went on to say that a lot of men have this same type of skin, and it’s due to poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and basic men’s facial care treatments. But what is most worrying is that most men are ignorant of this as well, or fail to take appropriate action.
So what is proper action?
There are certain habits to keep in mind when you start worrying about the care of your facial skin. Here are some tips to help you get started in men’s facial care:
* Drink water, lots of it. Water is good for general health; it is common advice to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
* Buy vitamin supplements. To have healthy skin you must include multivitamins in your diet. Particularly useful for the skin is vitamin E.
* Exfoliate your face twice a week. Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells from your face, the result will be skin free of impurities.
* Protect yourself from the sun. Keep in mind to do it in a healthy way, for example, if you spend too much time outdoors in hot weather. Don’t use too much, because sunscreens contain chemicals. Nowadays even some moisturizers have sun protection.
Remember that this is all the basics for men’s facial care. People have different skin types that have their own problems. You should visit your doctor if you notice anything strange on your skin. However, these tips will help you have healthier and better looking skin. The bottom line is, start being careful. The web has a lot of information on these topics and is a good place to start.
