When we think about skin care, we often think about women but the truth is that men also need a skin care routine to make sure they can protect themselves against the harsh effects of modern day skin problems because pollution and mental stress wreaks havoc on all skin types, no matter the gender. Hence, it is extremely important that men also get into a skin care routine which is specifically conducive to their skin. Men need to look dapper and taking care of their skin is one step towards that direction.
Here are seven easy but effective skin care tips for men (you can thank us later):
1. Even men need to moisturise.
You heard it, boys. Your skin needs hydration as well as protection. Invest in a good night cream to keep your skin healthy. This will reduce the signs of ageing on your skin and more importantly, repair the damage done during the day due to pollution. Applying a good moisturiser every single night will do the trick.
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2. Exfoliate that face, dear men.
Men often think they don’t need to exfoliate but really, it won’t just make your skin better but also make shaving a better experience. You need to exfoliate once a week using a face scrub available in the market or you could also just add olive oil to salt to make a scrub for yourself at home! This will remove dead skin cells and impurities, reducing the chances of acne. Moreover, it will soften the hair follicles which will make shaving smoother and skin irritation will also reduce.
3. Take care of that beard, invest in a good bear oil.
Having a beard is great and some women would even prefer it but maintaining a beard will take some work. Make sure to keep it trimmed and make sure you invest in a good beard oil. Trimming and applying beard oil will make it look neater and also keep the facial hair healthy. If you’re a man who likes to shave, make sure you invest in a good razor because it can make or break your skin. Whatever irritates your skin less is the best option to go with.
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4. Lips also need some care.
Lips also get damaged because of harsh weather, pollution and aging. They get chapped and tanned as well. While women can always hide this with a lipstick, men need to be extra careful when it comes to taking care of their lips. It would be best if you invested in a chapstick and used it daily, while going out or at night. You need it because you cannot hide the damage and moreover, chapped lips are not exactly sexy.
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5. Eyes need protection against aging.
The area around the skin is the thinnest and that’s why, when aging begins it starts from around the eyes. Hence, invest in a good eye cream. Apply it every night to keep the area healthy and hydrated enough to not give up on you. This will delay the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes and make you look younger.
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6. Eyebrows need to be maintained.
Yes, even for men, eyebrows require some taming. While eyebrow threading is considered to be a female thing, it is extremely important for men also to maintain their eyebrows. It just gives a neater look to your face, making you look smart and sharp. You can pluck the extra hair of your brows or visit a salon for it.
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7. Please trim your nose hair, please.
Many men are spotted sporting nose hair which is growing out their nostrils but they simply refuse to pick up a pair of scissors and get rid of them. Don’t be that man. If you’re aiming at looking good, you need just a little trim here and there from time to time to make sure your nose hair doesn’t overgrow onto your face.
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[“source=indiatimes”]