Basic skin care for men

• September 16, 2019

Girls! This is for your boys!
Boys! You can read this without any help from the girls! We’ve kept it simple and clear. It will be good for you to learn some handsomeness skills. So listen up.
In order to keep your face looking great in those selfies, you have to take care of it!
So today we thought we’d show you a skin care routine that is realistic for guys! Easy, doable, quick instructions, nothing too fancy or complicated.
Here is what Dr. Costi has prepared for you: what you need to do, when you need to do it and what products to use to always have amazing skin.

A. Wash your face in the morning
This will remove excess dirt and oil. However, you can’t use on your face the same soap that you use on your body. Your skin is thinner and more delicate on your face than the skin you have on your body. Soap is too abrasive and will end up making your face dry and flaky.
Instead, use a mild liquid cleanser that will softly foam and wash away leaving your face squeaky clean.
Every man’s skin is different and you should choose your products depending on your skin type:

Most men’s faces fit into five categories:
1. OILY SKIN
Skin has a certain amount of oil it needs for maintaining proper pH balance and homeostasis (internal stability), but some men’s faces are oilier than others. Some obvious signs of this are visible pores and a greasy sheen that develops not long after you’ve cleansed your face. If your face is oily, look for a face wash or cleanser that regulates oil production without drying out your face.
2. DRY SKIN
If skin is flaky, itchy, feels tight, or doesn’t show signs of excess oil, then you have a dry face. Your mission is to find a cleanser for grime and impurities without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Look for a hydrating face wash.
3. SENSITIVE SKIN
When facial skin is prone to irritation or often is red after shaving or cleansing, then you have sensitive skin.
Focus on cleansers that have creamy, dense foams and soothing ingredients (aloe vera, etc.). It’s also important to find a wash that balances your skin’s pH level.
4. NORMAL SKIN
You’re lucky if you’re a man with normal skin. You can use any facial wash. Your skin has an even tone, it’s not flaky, red, or irritated, and it has no oily sheen.
5. COMBINATION SKIN
Combination skin means an oily forehead, nose, and chin but dry cheeks. Look for a cleanser that gets rid of grime and oil without stripping your skin of its natural oils.
You’re looking for a product that cleanses but that also provides hydration to the areas of your face which need it.

B. Exfoliate twice a week
When you exfoliate you’re removing dead skin cells, helping your body to generate new fresh skin that keeps you looking young and healthy (by increasing #collagen production).

C. Moisturizer
Ok don’t even try to object about this: every man needs to use a good quality moisturizer unless they want to look wrinkled and crinkled by the time they’re 35. It doesn’t matter what type of skin you have, light or dark, you must protect your face while providing the hydration it needs to keep you handsome.
As soon as you step out of the shower just grab the best moisturizer that you could find on the market and rub it on your face.

D. Eye cream
We love your droopy eyes à la George Clooney but you might need a little bit more help to keep looking incredible. You need to be using a high quality eye cream that you gently dab around your orbital socket. This will reduce puffiness, dark circles as well as fine lines.

E. Anti-aging
This one’s for the serious guys who are handsomely more mature! You need to be using an anti-aging serum that can be applied either morning or night. It will help reduce all kinds of skin conditions that are aggravated by age, also redness, puffiness, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.

Now having gotten all those compliments during the day, where people admired you and wondered what you had done to look so fresh today, it’s time to get ready for your night routine skin care.

F. Wash your face again
While you’re sleeping your body heals itself, and so if you give your face a little help with the right cream it will regenerate keeping your skin looking younger. So wash your face to have a clean canvas for your night routine.

G. Moisturizer
A night cream with natural ingredients is designed to help heal your face from the day’s pollution. This is a sure way for you to wake up looking fresh.

And that’s it! Remember, the earlier you start the better the results, and a little goes a long way! Don’t skimp on taking care of yourself. If you take care of your skin, your skin will take care of you!