A Few Thoughts on Men's Skincare

These days more and more men are taking a bigger interest in their physical appearance. Some are getting pedicures and tweezing their eyebrows, while others are going as far as applying makeup. Now, you may not be ready to take self-grooming to that extent, but it is important to recognize that good skincare habits are not just for women. Although men naturally have more collagen in their skin, thus being able to retain better elasticity than women can, men tend to have more oil, which attracts dirt. So although men have one up on women with a better chance at fighting the signs of aging, they still need to take care of their complexions. (If you’re a man who tends to have dry skin, try taking cooler and fewer showers so that you don’t wash off your skin’s natural oils, which dries the skin. Also, shaving creams that create a huge lather will actually dry out your skin.)

Men, make sure that you are following the same skincare regimen that women are (or should be!) doing: cleansing AM and PM, exfoliating regularly (2-3 times/week), always toning after cleansing, wearing sunscreen on a regular basis, practicing good nutrition, exercising, and shaving properly.

Men are welcome to use the same skincare products as women, but for something more specialized to their needs, Phytomer and Yonka make fantastic men’s products within their already-amazing lines. For more information on these and other products visit beautynhealth.com.