Rebecca’s Skin Care

Most men think that skin care is something that only women are best at. Their idea of skin care is limited only to shaving, and they hardly ever spend time to care for their skin.

However, we all know that proper skin care is necessary for men and women alike. The skin is the first line of defense of your body that protects you from illnesses and germs. More importantly, the skin is an essential part of our outward appearance. Also, skin care becomes increasingly more important as people age. Just like that in women, men’s skin also loses its elasticity with age, so don’t wait until it’s too late to start caring for your skin.

What is important to realize is that skin care doesn’t take up much time. In fact, it can be easily incorporated into your routine, as it only takes a few minutes a day to maintain healthy skin. Here are important tips for men’s skin care:

Wash your face everyday with mild soap. You probably do this already, but what is crucial is that you choose the right soap that does not contain harsh ingredients that may do more harm than good to the skin.

Exfoliate once or twice a week. Make a schedule every week to spend a few more minutes for exfoliation. Wash your face with lukewarm water and an exfoliating cleanser. These contain tiny grains that clean out your pores. Remember that men’s skin is generally oilier and has bigger pores than women, so this is a must to healthy-looking skin.

Wear sun screen. The sun can have detrimental effects on the skin. Make sure you wear sunscreen if you plan on being outdoors during daytime for an extended period of time. If you are uncomfortable with the greasy feel, use liquid-based sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30 (higher is better).

Shave right. Shaving can bring your skin roughness, so it is important that you do it right. Before applying shaving cream, make sure you coat the area with some hot water. Make sure you give it time for the cream to settle before you start shaving. After shaving, use cold water to rinse, dry then put some after-shave moisturizing lotion.

Keep a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Good skin is always associated to a healthy diet and lifestyle. Load yourself with fruits and vegetable as they contain natural antioxidants that slow down the aging process. Take vitamins and mineral supplements rich in antioxidants and vitamin E. Try to stay away from oily foods, smoking and alcohol. Exercise regularly as it does not only help your pores to be cleared, but makes you feel better as well.

Drink plenty of water. Skin cells are made mostly out of water so keeping them hydrated is important to keeping them healthy. Drink at least 8 glasses of water, and increase your intake if you drink alcohol, soda or coffee.

So you see, skin care for men is not as difficult as you think it is. All you need is the right frame of mind, and a little diligence. Trust though that the added effort will surely be worth it. Contact us now for more information on men skin care.

We provide skin care services in San Diego. Please call or email us for additional information. We provide skin care services for men and woman and would be happy to answer any questions you may have about skin care facials in San Diego.