A Men's Face Care Guideline

A Skin Care Guide for Men

First and foremost, men's skin care should consist of much more than shaving balm and aftershave. Since most men would be aided by an expanded knowledge about skin care, this article will lay out the basics for a successful skin care regimen.

As men generally do not use a multi-step approach as women for skin care, it is best to know which products are best for skin protection, nourishment, and skin rejuvenation.

Grooming Products: The Fundamentals

For daily application, certain skin care products should be a necessity:

Face wash. It is very important to wash your face two times a day with an effective cleanser. A productive approach here would be to use a facial cleanser containing alpha hydroxy acid. This component aids in opening up skin pores, eliminating dead cells, and overall rejuvenation of the skin.

Shaving lotion. Here the importance is on a shaving cream that will lubricate the skin sufficiently to prevent razor burn. The two ways shaving lotions are delivered are through pressurized bottles or with soap that is applied with a brush. It is believed that a brush will make the facial hairs stand more taught allowing for an easier shave.

Aftershave balm. Many will use a cooling aftershave after shaving for its soothing effect. The lotion may contain an antiseptic to prevent infection, a moisturizer, or fragrance.

Moisturizer. As we age, our skin will begin to dry out. An effective moisturizer will help offset this drying out. It is recommended to choose moisturizers that contain the antioxidants of Vitamins A, C, and E to protect skin cells from aging prematurely. Avoid at all costs skin care creams that contain lauryl sulfate as they remove natural oils from the skin.
Sunscreen. The best thing to prevent aging in one's skin is to use sunblock. It should be applied everytime you spend any duration of time under the sun. Certain skin care experts have recommended to apply sunscreen upon finishing your daily shave. The importance lies in getting a sunblock with an SPF factor of 15 (at a minimum).

Skin Care: The Perfect Shave

There are significant advantages to shaving that are not commonly known. For example, shaving causes an exfoliation of the skin to a degree where it signficantly helps to keep our skin healthy. If you shave improperly, there is the danger of razor bumps and burns. These form when facial hair that was cut too short curls back up into the skin. For an effective shave, consider these following steps:

Soften the texture of your beard. Lather your face considerably with hot water. Before rinsing your beard with water, it may be beneficial to apply a warm washcloth to increase the softness of the hairs.

When applying the shaving cream. Cover your beard completely with the shaving cream. It is important to lather in deeply the shaving cream. This will make the hairs stand up and lubricate the skin.

Shave. It is important the razor be sharp and that you shave in the direction that the hairs lay. Keep your skin relaxed and avoid repeating any strokes.

Complete Rinse. Use only cool or warm water to rinse off the shaving cream from your face. Your skin will be dried out with hot water.

This Texas native jumped into getting to know about skin care after having a number of skin issues throughout her young adult years. She has researched everything from acne, stretch marks, eczema to scars and cellulite; why these disorders appear and both popular and organic treatment alternatives.