Does good skin matter?
-- by: Jennifer*
You bet it matters!! No matter how old you are, you want to feel and look healthy, right? The feeling of great skin boosts confidence and just plain feels great!
But, how do you prevent aging or how can you get that fresh-shaven feeling to last throughout the day? Why is my skin so dry? Or every time I shave, I get irritation-why is that? Well, let's look at the five essential steps to more healthy looking skin:
Cleanse, exfoliate, freshen, moisturize and protect.
Ok, so how can I get all that? Well, first - why is it necessary? Men's skin tends to be oilier than women's skin because the sebum (that's oil) content in men's skin is just higher. It all started when you were a young man and hormones were at their all time high, among both you and the opposite sex. Sebum is stimulated by androgens (or male hormones) and add to that - the sebaceous (oil) glands are active longer in men. Therefore, men tend to have more oil in their skin, causing acne to last longer in boys than in girls and sweat and oil mixed with shaving, clogs pores - which lead to the look of aging skin.
Also, men's skin tends to have a thicker, tougher, leather-like look and feel. Why is this? - Because it has high levels of collagen and elastin in it. These proteins in a man's skin give it that firm and tight feeling. Most women don't have a high level of these proteins, leading to why some get collagen injections that tend to fill out the skin - leading to a younger appearance in women.
Add to that, shaving every day, 6 days a week, year after year. It tends to toughen the skin and cause signs of aging, and sometimes dryness, that leads to rough irritation at times.
So - what to do? Back to the 5 essential steps in getting that fresh feel and look that you want.
Cleanse: Hot water and a cleanser before shaving.
Exfoliate: Use a cleanser that contains buffing agents to remove dead skin cells and free radicals caused by the environment.
Freshen: Stay away from cleanser that contains alcohol for a fresh, smooth, clean face.
Moisturize: Keep skin hydrated after you shave with a moisturizer that contains aloe. (Drinking plenty of water helps to moisturize skin from the inside out, which is also essential in healthier looking skin)
Protect: Using a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 25 reduces the steps to a healthier feeling skin and over all youthful look.
Click here for a simple, yet effective approach to your skin care needs.
*Jennifer is a valued contributing author to male-care.com. You can learn more about Jennifer at the About Us page.
-- by: Jennifer*
You bet it matters!! No matter how old you are, you want to feel and look healthy, right? The feeling of great skin boosts confidence and just plain feels great!
But, how do you prevent aging or how can you get that fresh-shaven feeling to last throughout the day? Why is my skin so dry? Or every time I shave, I get irritation-why is that? Well, let's look at the five essential steps to more healthy looking skin:
Cleanse, exfoliate, freshen, moisturize and protect.
Ok, so how can I get all that? Well, first - why is it necessary? Men's skin tends to be oilier than women's skin because the sebum (that's oil) content in men's skin is just higher. It all started when you were a young man and hormones were at their all time high, among both you and the opposite sex. Sebum is stimulated by androgens (or male hormones) and add to that - the sebaceous (oil) glands are active longer in men. Therefore, men tend to have more oil in their skin, causing acne to last longer in boys than in girls and sweat and oil mixed with shaving, clogs pores - which lead to the look of aging skin.
Also, men's skin tends to have a thicker, tougher, leather-like look and feel. Why is this? - Because it has high levels of collagen and elastin in it. These proteins in a man's skin give it that firm and tight feeling. Most women don't have a high level of these proteins, leading to why some get collagen injections that tend to fill out the skin - leading to a younger appearance in women.
Add to that, shaving every day, 6 days a week, year after year. It tends to toughen the skin and cause signs of aging, and sometimes dryness, that leads to rough irritation at times.
So - what to do? Back to the 5 essential steps in getting that fresh feel and look that you want.
Cleanse: Hot water and a cleanser before shaving.
Exfoliate: Use a cleanser that contains buffing agents to remove dead skin cells and free radicals caused by the environment.
Freshen: Stay away from cleanser that contains alcohol for a fresh, smooth, clean face.
Moisturize: Keep skin hydrated after you shave with a moisturizer that contains aloe. (Drinking plenty of water helps to moisturize skin from the inside out, which is also essential in healthier looking skin)
Protect: Using a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 25 reduces the steps to a healthier feeling skin and over all youthful look.
Click here for a simple, yet effective approach to your skin care needs.
*Jennifer is a valued contributing author to male-care.com. You can learn more about Jennifer at the About Us page.
Listen up men. Proper skin care is vital to looking better and feeling better. Not just on your face…but all over.
Does Good Skin Matter?
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