Easy skin care routine for men

Dry facial skin is therefore often not a problem for many men - instead, men suffer more often from inflammation. The skin that tends to be oilier also ensures that the pH value on the face is lower. Another important difference is that men have an average of 16% thicker skin than women. Especially with problem skin, it can make sense to use special men's products that are tailored to their characteristics. There are some tips by dermatologists in Mumbai which are very helpful for everyday life.

Tips on how to properly care for skin

Skin care for men: instructions for everyday life

Oily skin, inflammation after shaving, redness, pimples... Many men suffer from one or the other skin irritation. Few are blessed with perfectly blemish-free skin, but there are things you can do to improve your complexion. While there are important products in men's skin care that can help you achieve a healthier complexion, you should also keep these tips in mind:

1. Change bedding:

Have you ever thought about how dirty your pillow is? Facial care for men not only includes washing your face every day, but also washing your pillowcase at least once a week at a temperature of at least 60 degrees. This is where dead skin cells, bacteria and sebum accumulate - not only disgusting, but also bad for the skin.

2. Disinfect cell phone:

Your cell phone screen, which you run your fingers over countless times every day, gets just as dirty as your pillow. What sticks to it? Mainly bacteria and dirt. You then put the phone to your face to make a call, or your fingers wander directly from the screen to your face. Therefore, disinfect your cell phone regularly, try not to touch your face and also avoid the phone if it is the only source of light: because when you look at the small screen in the dark, you often frown or squint your eyes, what promotes the formation of wrinkles.

3. Fingers away from the face:

In order to improve the skin, it is best for men to keep their hands off their own face. At least when it comes to squeezing out pimples and blackheads. Because these tend to get inflamed and if you press too hard, unsightly scars can also occur. Instead, you should rather rely on the right products and the right care: more on that below!

4. Nutrition: care from within

Ideally, facial care for men not only comes from the outside, but also from the inside. Your diet has a huge impact on your skin, and unfortunately everything that's fun is bad for it: alcohol, caffeine, overly fatty and salty foods, and of course, sugar. Instead, focus on vegetables — carrots, for example, provide your skin with beta-carotene (which your body converts into vitamin A ), citrus fruits and cabbage with vitamin C , which stimulates collagen production, and tomatoes with lycopene, which protects against UV damage and prevents skin aging. Omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish and walnuts) and antioxidants (found in berries and many types of fruit) are also important. Also zinc and vitamin E are known as important helpers for healthy men's skin.

Skin care for men - essential products

Now that you know what to keep off your skin, let's talk about what to put on and massage in. You should distinguish between morning and evening care. Because at the beginning and at the end of the day, the skin needs different treatment.

In the morning:

Wash your face first in the morning. After getting up, simply lukewarm water is usually sufficient. For oily skin, facial cleansing for men can also include a mild cleansing gel in the morning. You'll notice this when your skin starts to get oily again just a few moments after washing.

Then apply a toner (a kind of tonic) to rebalance your skin's pH and soothe it.

Then you should use a moisturizer that is tailored to your skin type. Facial care for men with combination skin or oily skin should not be too greasy, a water-based cream is recommended here.

In any case, you need to put sunscreen on your face in the morning and keep reapplying it throughout the day to protect your skin from UV rays.

In the evening:

In the evening, you should thoroughly cleanse your face of the pollutants that have accumulated during the day. A special, caring facial soap or a clarifying wash gel for oily skin are the right choice for facial cleansing for men.

Apply a serum that supplies your skin with important nutrients - for example vitamin C. 

Then you should use a special night cream. This is usually richer than the care you apply during the day. 

When shaving:

The facial skin of men differs fundamentally from that of women in one respect: it can be additionally irritated by shaving. To prevent this, you should above all ensure that you only shave in the direction of growth so as not to put additional strain on the skin, even if this does not seem intuitive. Keep your blade sharp, and if you regularly suffer from razor burn, try switching to a dry shave. In any case, use shaving foam or shaving oil to protect your skin while you shave and then apply a care product. (This also applies to women, of course.) Aftershave isn't always the best choice, as it contains alcohol and can irritate sensitive skin. If this is the case for you, it is better to use nourishing creams or facial oils.