Man skin care’ would seem like an alien topic to some men. It would
have been even more alien a few years back. However, more and more men
are now realising the importance of man skin care (and hence you see
markets flush with man skin care products too). Even though the male
skin is very different from that of a female, ‘man skin care’ is very
similar to the skin care for women.

‘Man skin care’ too starts with cleansing. Water soluble cleansers are
preferred. Cleansing helps remove the dirt, grease and pollutants from
the skin and helps in preventing pore clogging. The inherent oily
nature of male skin makes cleansing an important part of man skin care
procedure. Cleansing should be done at least once every day, even
better if it is done twice a day. Using soap on the face is
discouraged.

‘Man skin care’ revolves a lot around shaving. Shaving foam/gel/cream
and after shave lotion are one of the most important man skin care
products. Serious ‘man skin care’ requires a proper selection of
shaving related equipment and products. One of the main considerations
in choosing shaving products should be the skin type (since the degree
of oiliness differs from person to person). Alcohol-based aftershaves
should be avoided. Proper ‘man skin care’ also mandates the use of good
quality razors. Here, swivel-head razors are preferred since they are
known to reduce cuts. Besides these products and equipment, it is also
necessary that you use them properly. Be gentle when using your razor.
Do not scratch it against your skin; use a soft and smooth action
(after all it’s a matter of removing hair, not the skin itself)