Facial care is not as difficult as it seems. If a woman needs a whole set of cosmetics to stay young, then to combat wrinkles, men under 30-35 years old only need a good moisturizing facial cream.
In turn, caring for problem skin requires regular cleansing – both with daily washing with a soap-free product, and with a scrub and special masks. Men’s facial masks help improve skin tone and get rid of irritations (including acne).
How should a man care for his face?
Proper facial skin care for men begins with the use of sunscreen when in the sun. It is the sun’s rays that are one of the key factors that accelerate the aging of young skin. At the same time, a cream with SPF should be special for the face, and not regular for the whole body.
The next step in facial care is the daily use of a light moisturizer. This will help prevent the appearance of early wrinkles, while normalizing the production of sebum and reducing irritation, redness and shine.
In the case of combination and problematic skin, masks will help – both cleansing and nourishing. In the first case, the skin of the face is exposed to light acids, provoking tissue renewal; in the second, it receives additional nutrition to improve color, texture and density.
Men’s facial cosmetics:
- sunscreen – protection from aging;
- moisturizing cream – fights wrinkles;
- cleansing mask – improves complexion;
- nourishing mask – makes skin look younger.
Facial skin care at home
To cleanse the skin of the face at home, men are recommended to use a daily cosmetic product that does not contain soap. Regular soap or shower gel dry out the skin, provoking the production of sebum – as a result of such care, the face becomes even shinier.
Basic level products can be bought in a large supermarket, and mid-range and high-end brands are available in perfume stores. Once a week, it is recommended to use a gentle scrub to help remove the dead skin layer – in a few months, this will make the skin of the face younger and softer.
For men 20-35 years old:
- daily washing (without soap);
- light moisturizer;
- eye cream;
- scrub – once a week.
For men 35-50 years old:
- day cream;
- anti-aging night cream;
- cleansing mask – once a week.
For men over 55:
- nourishing mask – once a week;
- serum;
- facial massage.
Rules for facial skin care for men
Seven basic steps of proper facial care to keep your skin young and healthy for as long as possible. The most important tips for men:
Daily cleansing
Facial care to keep your skin young and healthy begins with choosing the right cleanser for your daily use. The best choice for combination or oily skin is a product based on natural oils. If your skin is problematic and you are struggling with acne, you need products with antibacterial components.
Washing
You should wash your face with cleansers no more than once a day, preferably in the evening. Washing more often tends to both remove the natural protective layer and dry out the face, which will gradually lead to an increase in the number of wrinkles.
The water for washing should be cool enough – hot water stimulates the sebaceous glands and after a few minutes the skin will become oily. It is not recommended to use a towel for drying – pat your face with your fingertips and wait until the water dries.
Use a scrub twice a week
Periodic use of an exfoliant (scrub) helps remove the topmost layer of the epidermis, containing various impurities, toxins and dead skin cells. This helps both more effective skin renewal care and improves its breathing processes.
It is important to remember that excessive mechanical action can damage the skin of the face – the scrub should be applied slowly and carefully, rubbing it in with rotational movements without excessive pressure. Wait one to two minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Moisturizer
One of the main steps in keeping men’s skin youthful is the use of moisturizers. For dry skin, oily-based products (argan oil, shea butter, lanolin, olive oil) are suitable, for oily skin – light glycerin-based products.
If you are in the sun even for a few hours a day, it is best to use special face creams with light sun protection – SPF 15 or stronger SPF 30. Remember that direct sunlight accelerates the aging process of the skin.
Take care of the skin around the eyes
The skin around the eyes is the thinnest, which makes it prone to wrinkles. Using even a regular moisturizer in this area noticeably stops aging and improves the overall appearance of the face, making it healthier.
Special products intended for use in the eye area contain components to get rid of dark circles and bags under the eyes. Their use is recommended for men over 30.
Shave correctly
If you shave with a razor, not an electric shaver, always use shaving cream. It is recommended to apply it to pre-moistened skin, wait one or two minutes, and only then start shaving. When finished, wash with cold water.
Take care of your facial hair
A moustache or beard also requires special care. They must be washed either with regular shampoo or with milder products designed specifically for facial hair. Dry the beard with a towel.
Men’s face masks
Problem men’s skin requires the use of cleansing face masks. Masks based on clay and activated carbon will help combat acne and blackheads – they cleanse the skin at a deep level, draw out dirt and toxins, normalize sebum secretion and have an antibacterial effect.
Care for dull and aging skin should include cosmetics based on glycolic or salicylic acids. Being a light chemical peeling, such masks rejuvenate the face due to cell regeneration – they remove the upper layer of the epidermis, provoking its renewal.
In turn, the skin of smokers regularly requires moisturizing and nourishing masks. Note that bad habits and poor nutrition aggravate the problem of oily and problematic skin, leading to the appearance of shine, acne and various inflammations.
Skin care after shaving
Regular shaving can both improve and complicate the skin care situation. On the one hand, shaving, like a scrub, removes impurities. On the other hand, using the wrong aftershave products based on alcohol dries out the skin and provokes its aging.
After shaving, moisturizer and any other cosmetics penetrate deeper and more effectively, ‘riding the train’ through the opened hair follicles. If you use anti-aging products, it is better to apply them to damp skin after shaving.
Mechanical facial cleansing
If you take proper care of your skin, professional facial cleansing in a beauty salon will be unnecessary for you. However, if you are a beginner and your face is noticeably covered in a lot of deep pimples in the form of blackheads (essentially, these are clogged pores), it is time to turn to a professional.
Before starting the procedure, be sure to clarify its type – steaming and manual squeezing of pimples is strongly discouraged, as this disrupts the capillaries and provokes redness of the skin. The use of products containing acids is preferable.
Men’s cosmetics for facial care
If the main problem of women’s skin is dryness, then men suffer from increased sebum production – this leads to shine, clogged pores and acne. The fact that men’s skin is a third thicker than women’s also plays a role – which protects against wrinkles, but provokes oiliness.
At the same time, women’s cosmetics for facial care are most often not suitable for young men. Usually, such products are intended for dry and thin skin – and contain vegetable oils for active moisturizing. Men’s skin care products should have a light texture and not provoke shine.
However, with age, men’s facial skin becomes drier – requiring more intensive moisturizing. In this case, an anti-aging women’s cream is quite suitable. However, remember that the epidermis renewal cycle takes from 4 to 8 weeks – before this period, you will not be able to see the effect of facial care products.
How to choose a face cream?
Men’s face cream should be light, it should be quickly absorbed and not leave an unpleasant sticky feeling. Before buying, it is recommended to test the cream by applying it to the skin of the wrist – the cream should be completely absorbed.
The cream is applied immediately after washing on dry skin. However, it is important not to simply squeeze it into the palm of your hand and spread it over your face, but to carefully apply the product along special massage lines – this will increase the effectiveness of the cream due to better absorption of nutrients by the skin.
Anti-aging cosmetics for men
To combat wrinkles before reaching 30-35 years of age, most men only need to regularly cleanse their skin and use a suitable face cream. Additionally, products to reduce dark circles and bags under the eyes are recommended – they can work wonders with regular use, removing fatigue from the face.
It makes sense to use anti-wrinkle serums (“serum”) only when you regularly perform basic facial care procedures. No matter how high-quality the anti-aging cream is, the key role is played by the regularity of use.
Due to its thicker structure, men’s skin ages more slowly than women’s, but produces more sebum. To combat shine, redness, oily and problematic skin, it is necessary to wash your face properly, as well as use a suitable moisturizer for the face and sunscreen with SPF.
