Why it is as essential for men to care for their skin!

The importance of your skin as a functioning organ in your body goes without saying, and it rightfully deserves a lot of attention. While women are mostly known to take due care of their skin, men sometimes fall short in that respect. If you look at the larger picture, skincare problems aren’t exactly gender biased; hence, whether you’re a man or woman, your skin will be prone to early aging, wrinkles, tanning, dark spots…the list just gets bigger.

Men, in comparison are often known to put their skin through a lot more — think outdoor activities, dehydration, and essentially shaving. Also, men generally tan faster than women, which brings into the picture, the need for a sunscreen. The right skincare products have a noticeable effect on the skin, whether it be protecting from pollution, reducing dark circles, or moisturizing after a shave. And while skincare specific to men might come across as something of a handful, the steps are quite easy.

Choosing the right skincare products

Your wife, sister or girlfriends’ products are not for you. Your skin has needs specific to your concerns, say if you have oily skin, you’d need a regime for it, if you have hair fall issues, you’d need certain haircare products for it. The idea is to not confuse what your skin needs with what you’re feeding your skin. For cleansers, facial or body, its best to go sulphate-free since it helps to restore the natural pH balance of your skin. If you’re thinking face creams, think of something that moisturizes your skin and also prevents sun tanning. Who says you have to do a 5-step regime? Choosing the right products is key to the journey for healthy skin.

Basic skincare do’s

Listed are some basic skincare do’s for men to follow as part of their daily routine, because a few basic steps can out you on the right path for your journey towards a healthy skin.

Identify your skin type

You need to know your skin type to understand what products you may need. You don't want to be stuck with something that's not made for your skin. 

Cleanse

Cleansing is very important and forms the most basic step of a skincare routine. It is important to use a sulphate-free face wash to wash your face twice a day to remove dirt and impurities.

Moisturize

It is imperative to use a face moisturizer to hydrate your skin after cleansing. Regular moisturizing prevents signs of early aging apart from keeping your skin at the pink of its health. Try and use a moisturizer that comes with an SPF.

Grooming

Shaving or maintaining a healthy beard is part of a healthy skincare routine. Use post-shave mists to heal the minor cuts and abrasions that general occur during the process of shaving. Go for alcohol-free formulations to not excessively dry out your skin. If you like to grow a beard, make sure you trim it regularly, apply a beard oil and a beard crème to keep your grooming game up.

Self-care is key

A person’s general wellness quotient is impacted by selfcare; looking and smelling good are a major part of it, but the confidence and feeling of well-being that a good skin can give you is contested by none other. And if you get confused while choosing from a plethora of skincare options in the market, remember, you’d want to go for the one that’s formulated for your skin type, and steer clear of harmful chemicals like sulphates, phthalates, silicones, parabens and animal-derived ingredients.

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