Fellas, if you’re getting up in the morning, washing your face with bar soap and water before running out the door, then it’s time to step up your skincare game. It is not suggested that you fill up your medicine cabinet with hard-to-pronounce cleansers and creams you probably won’t use. These five skincare tips that will make us do a double-take.
1. Wash your face with a good cleanser: This is a no-brainer. But the reality is, either you guys are doing it all wrong or just not doing it at all. Men are often guilty of taking super-hot showers and using harsh soaps or face scrubs. It is important to have a gentle cleanser that will cleanse the skin from the dirt and oil that can accumulate.
2. Stop buying cheap razors: Most men shave five times a week. A quality razor can be a lifetime item, so choose your weapon wisely. Choose a razor that fits your skin sensitivity and beard coarseness, your face will thank you. With bad razor, you’re more likely to get razor burn or ingrown hairs because it will pull the hairs below the skin a little too deep. A moisturizing shaving gel is key to providing a barrier of protection while shaving, so slather that on. Shave in the shower or immediately after ward’s as the facial hairs are much softer from the warm water and steam.
3. Make after-shave your new best friend: After-shave hydrates and soothes the skin; it also seals in the skin after a nice shave. Your after-shave should be alcohol-free because alcohol dries your skin.
4. Don’t skip the facial moisturizer: Facial hair can be sexy on a guy, but what really turns men on is when their faces touch and it doesn’t feel like sandpaper. Moisturising daily will get you soft, kissable skin. Fragrance-free products are easy because they have no smell and aren’t considered ‘girly.
5. Never leave home without applying sunscreen: If you can find a moisturizer that contains SPF of 30 or higher, then you’re way ahead. But it doesn’t hurt to keep a separate bottle of sunscreen handy. Plus, it lets you know that you actually care about your appearance. Men who don’t use sunscreen increase their risk of getting sun damage, which may result in redness, irritation, extra blood vessels and skin cancer. Stay forever young (or close to it) by applying sunscreen every single day.
