Skin Care Products For Men

Men who ignore taking care of their skin, or who dip into their wife's or girlfriend's skin care products may want to rethink their strategy if they wish to preserve the health and appearance of their body's largest organ.

Skin care products for men are a growing category in the marketplace and their popularity appears to be a part of an increased overall focus on living a healthier lifestyle.

"As awareness of the differences in men's skin care needs increases, the demand for products specifically created for men has also increased, especially in the last two to three years," says Dr. Lydia Evans, consulting dermatologist for L'Oreal Paris.

Men's skin is on average about 22% thicker than women's skin, with denser fat and collagen layers and stronger underlying musculature. Although all skin is affected by genetic and environmental factors, these strengths generally allow men's skin to age at a slower pace.

"There are significant differences in the needs of men's skin compared with that of women's skin, so using products designed for women is not the best idea for men," Evans says.

While men's skin is generally slower to show signs of aging, it faces the irritation of daily shaving.

A healthy skin care routine for men starts simply, with choosing a cleansing gel to wash your face with, rather than soap. We recommend MenScience Daily Face Wash It also involves taking extra care when shaving and the use of an aftershave balm, like MenScience Post-Shave Repairor other moisture barrier product.

If your skin is easily irritated by shaving, it could be because the razor blade literally strips away the top few layers of skin along with the whiskers, removing the skin's natural protective moisture barrier. Look for shaving products with the words anti-irritation, non-irritating, or for sensitive skin on the label such as MenScience Advanced Shave Formula.

Old-school jars of soft shaving cream lathered on with a fine, soft bristled shaving brush are another good option. Such products contain added emollients such as natural oils, glycerin and vitamins, to help put back the moisture that the razor whisks away. Use a super sharp razor and when the job is done, don't splash on aftershave laden with alcohol. Instead, follow shaving with an aftershave balm like MenScience Post-Shave Repairwhich is designed to soothe and calm the skin, minimizing irritation, redness, and burning.

Anti-wrinkle eye serums and face protecting moisturizers like MenScience Advanced Face Lotion contain retinol and vitamins C and E may help to minimize some of the skin damage caused by free radicals that land on skin in smoggy environments.

For skin that is oily or shines easily, choose a protective moisturizer that contains oil and shine inhibitors.

If you have dry and mature skin you will want to look for moisture rich products that may contain the words anti-wrinkle or firming on their labels like Anti Aging Formula.

Moisturizers with SPF (sun protection factor) can benefit all skin types, as the sun not only burns, but is the leading cause of skin cancer, and also the major contributor to a prematurely aged appearance we recommend MenScience TiO2 Sunblock SPF30.

Other ways to put your best face forward include patting on under eye concealer cream to diminish the look of dark circles and the use of a bronzer or self-tanning moisturizer. Remove Dark Circles: Dark circle under eyes can be frustrating. Try MenScience Eye Rescue Formula. 30-day risk free trial.

If you feel pale and washed out in the winter, a careful application of bronzer or self-tanner can help to even out skin tone and create a natural looking, tanned skin tone.

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