Facial routine for men: Everything you need to know
This article is going to tell you all the steps you will need for an optimum facial routine for men. We will tell you about the products you will need depending on your skin type.
Skincare routine for men: Step by step
Men’s skincare is a key component for those who want to invest in their health and their self-confidence, and starting with a good face routine is fundamental to achieve this. To set things straight beforehand, there are differences between men's and women's skin, and therefore skincare needs and the products to use are different. Men should choose products with more concentrated active ingredients, higher absorption power so that they are able to penetrate the skin, and formulae specifically designed for oily skin. We are going to describe the three main steps that men's facial routines should include:
1. Cleansing twice a day. Use a face cleanser first thing in the morning to get rid of any products that may have been applied the previous night, and any sweat. Repeat the process at night before going to bed.
2. Exfoliate twice a week. This step removes any dead skin cells and keeps your face bright, smooth and soft. It is best to exfoliate at night (always after cleansing and before moisturising), so that your skin recovers while you are resting.
3. Hydrate your skin in the morning and at night. Your morning moisturising cream should contain SPF to protect against the sun’s UV rays which age your skin and cause oxidative damage.
Men’s facial routine: Oily skin
Establishing a skincare routine in accordance with your skin type and its needs is very important. In the case of men with oily skin, we should look for steps and products in our routine that help regulate sebum production to avoid that dreaded shine that appears. In this case, the facial routine to follow is basically the same as above, but with some small differences:
- Proper cleaning is essential for healthy skin, and in the case of oily skin, removing any impurities and excess oil is fundamental.
- Exfoliate your skin once a week. This will help remove any dead skin cells and smoothen out your skin texture.
- The most common cause of oily skin is usually a lack of hydration. Therefore, it is fundamental to apply some moisturising cream to your skin every morning and every night. You should preferably choose products based on non-comedogenic formulae to avoid any extra oil in your skin producing spots.
- As always, the final step should be to protect your skin with suncream throughout the entire year.
Men’s facial routine: Dry skin
The first thing to bear in mind for your skincare with this type of skin is that it lacks hydration, and this is absolutely fundamental. Likewise, as with all good skin routines, you should start with good cleansing. You should cleanse your face twice a day, morning and night. Apply some moisturising cream after each cleansing. When buying the right moisturising cream, you need to know a couple of ingredients that can help care for your skin: aloe vera, hyaluronic acid (which is also an anti-ageing product) and if the cream contains SPF, better still. Occasionally applying a mask can help. There are cellulose masks, the ones that are like a face mask, or you can choose cream types. Finally, don’t forget to apply some after shave when you finish shaving.
Men’s facial routine: Mixed skin
If you have skin that combines the characteristics of the previous two skin types, then you have mixed skin. This skin type is very common in adulthood due to other factors such as hormones, stress and gradual weakening of the cutaneous barrier. The skincare routine in this case is similar to the other two, but you will need to use a specific cleanser for this skin type. You should then add some men's face cream for mixed skin that will hydrate your face where you need it, and at the same time it will help to fight the typical problems of this type of skin.
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