The market offers more and more cosmetics for men. There may not be as much choice as for women, but for the average consumer, choosing the right face cream or shaving gel can be a challenge. What facial care products should every man use, and which product features should he focus on to make his choice easier?
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Men 's skin differs significantly from women's skin. According to research, it is about 25% thicker than women's skin. This causes men's skin to often feel rough on the face. Men's skin is also less sensitive to external factors than women's skin. Despite this fact, it is worth taking care of it with the right cosmetics.
Facial skin cleansing
Most men wash their face with water only, sometimes using soap. However, washing the face under running water alone is often not enough. Men who are prone to oily skin more quickly should use suitable preparations. The most suitable are facial gels, preferably those with exfoliating particles, which are more effective in removing dead skin and cleansing the pores. If you have problems with dry skin, it is advisable to use a facial milk instead of a gel. The skin should be cleansed twice daily (morning and evening).
Moisturising the face
As soon as you have cleansed your skin, it is important to give it a good dose of moisture. If you have dry skin, a deep moisturising cream or serum can be a good option. But be careful, men's facial skin is more resilient due to a thicker hydrolipidic layer, but for the same reason it gets oily quicker, so cosmetics need to be chosen with special care.
Once in a while, it is also a good idea to apply a moisturising mask. Here we have a choice of anti-acne, anti-ageing and cleansing and revitalising masks.
Male facial care, photo: shutterstock
What cosmetics should I use while shaving?
The market offers many shaving devices, such as disposable razors, electric shavers (foil and rotary). You can read about choosing the right shaver here.
When shaving manually, it is important to use the right cosmetics that do not dry out the skin and allow you to get rid of unwanted stubble efficiently.
Shaving foams and gels work best for this. It's a good idea to cleanse your face with a beard-softening gel or balm before shaving. It's not a good idea to shave right after waking up. This is when your skin is at its most sensitive and there is a high risk of cuts and irritation, yet you don't want to leave the house in a patch on your face.
Summary
As you can see, choosing the right facial care products for men is not easy, and the ever-growing range of new products does not make the choice any easier. However, it is worth taking care of facial skin care, as it affects not only our attractiveness, but also our well-being.
