Skincare Basics for Men

As far as I am concerned, skin is skin, and caring for skin is important for everyone. Healthy skin not only looks good, but it also helps keep us free of diseases and infections.

Not having a proper skincare regime can lead to skin issues like acne, pigmentation, rashes and wrinkles. These affect our appearance and how we feel about our appearance. Feeling confident in how we look is a critical part of achieving higher self-esteem and overall happiness and well being

For these reasons establishing a skincare regime is essential for men, just as it is for women.

If you are not sure of how to go about it, don't worry, all the help you need is right here. These are all the basics you need to know to create a skincare regime that works for you.

The basic steps of a morning routine for a man helps balance out the pH levels, cleanse and moisturise the skin and enable him to begin his day with fresh feeling skin protected against the elements, the Sun and free radicals

Gentlemen, you will be wise to remember "Shaving is optional, skincare is not."

Your skin heals and rests (just like the rest of your body) at night, when you are sleeping.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

A good PM skin routine involves cleansing, restoring pH balance and adding the ingredients your skin might need. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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This is a good time for all your treatments for acne, pigmentation, aging etc.⠀⠀

Your skin works hard and it deserves some TLC.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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While you Might not be ready to start indulging in facials at the spa but take some time off once a week and love your skin. Choose the right weekly routine for your skin type.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

A chemical exfoliator helps remove dead skin cells⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Retinol serums encourage cell turnover and gives you healthier, clearer, younger skin.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

A clay mask deep cleans (more than your regular cleanser) and detoxifies, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and happy.

We all know that currently beards, moustaches and all sorts of facial hair is trendy. It is also a great way for men to create the illusion of a perfectly chiseled face. But having attractive facial hair requires commitment and effort. You are doing yourself no favours by keeping a messy, ungroomed, dry or rough looking beard with dandruff in it. If you choose to have facial hair, you must learn how to maintain it.

These are the basics of beard & facial hair grooming:

Wash your beard and make sure to really get in there like you would with your head hair, massaging it and reaching the roots. Also, remember to wash off the product properly. Then towel dry it and apply the beard oil and comb it. A regular trim is important too. And learn to shape it according to your face shape and shave off the outline or visit a barber regularly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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A basic beard grooming kit should consist of ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1. A beard comb or brush ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

2. Beard oil for nourishment ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

3. Beard wax or balm to tame it, specially if you keep it longer⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

4. Trimmer, scissors, razor & foam/shaving cream ⠀

Here's some more information on the basic steps. Click on the images to see them in full