Not many men are used to cosmetics. All the face care usually consists of shaving foam and a moistening after shave lotion. But it is insufficient for a healthy skin. Especially, when a man can and even has to look good. There are plenty of cosmetic products. You just have to choose the most appropriate.
Sometimes you can even use women cosmetics. Men and have almost the same components, sometimes the difference is only in fragrances. Men skin differs from women only by larger width and the necessity to protect it from irritations after everyday shaving.
As for the rest, there is the same division on the skin types: normal, oily, dry and combined.
Cleansing gel
Cleansing gels are used for face cleaning from the dirt that inevitably collects on the face. It is recommended to use it in the morning, before the shaving and in the evening, before the moistening cream. It is applied on the wet skin, rubbed due to massage lines from the middle of the face to sides and washed up. You can also use foam for washing, but not the soap. Clearasil cleansing gel is appropriate for all skin types. A lot of men like gels from Nivea for Men line, for normal, dry and oily skin. Lancome Homme Invigorating Cleansing Gel is more expensive and elite.
Shaving
Shaving is one of the most important processes in the life of every man. You should use different substances to make this process pleasant and not to damage your skin.
If you use electric razor, you’ll need only after shave substance.
Those who use razor (disposable or with changeable razor blades), should have a substance for shaving. You can choose foam or gel. The advantage of gel is that when it’s foamed, it covers all the distance between hairs. The skin is moistened better, razor slides better, causing less irritation. Undoubtedly, Gillette is a leader in the sphere of shaving substances production. It has qualitative gel and foam. From not very expensive substances, we would recommend Nivea for Man: Mild Care (for normal skin), Sensitive (for dry and sensitive skin), Fresh (for oily skin, can be used for all types of skin). From elite cosmetics the most popular is Lancome Smoothing Shave Gel from well-known Homme line. It can be used for all types of skin.
After shaving, you should necessarily use substances that have calming and recovering effect. You can try calming Lancome Homme Ultra-Soothing After-Shave Balm for all types of skin. Or you can use Biotherm balm from Homme line for your type of skin.
Day cream
Day cream is used for moistening and protection of the skin from external factors during the day. Day cream is applied after the shave, it will make you skin look healthy, the color of the skin will improve. The cream is especially helpful for people with dry skin that often peels. Cream should be sun protective, even in winter, to protect the skin from sun beams. Besides, in winter day cream will protect your skin from cold dry wind. Vichy MAG-C Gel-Creme is appropriate for all types of skin. You should also try Lancome Homme Recharging Moisturizer, which is appropriate even for the most sensitive skin.
Night cream
Night cream differs from day one only by the absence of sun protection factors. As for the rest, it has the same action of moistening and protection. Wash your face before applying the cream, to clean it from the dust. It is recommended to choose an appropriate cream from Lancome Homme line or Biotherm Homme. Cheaper cream is a night cream from Nivea for Man, which is also very good.
Scrub
The main aim of the scrub is to remove the upper layer of dead skin cells. The principle of work is based on the peeling the dead cells with a help of abrasives (for example, milled almond stones). It is applied on the face, except for eye area. It should be washed off as soon as it begins to dry off or in 10 minutes. Scrub should be removed delicately, not to damage the skin. The remains are removed with tonic. You can use a scrub no more then 1-2 times a week, for sensitive skin even rarer. After using the scrub for few times, you’ll feel the changes, especially if you have problem skin with acne. Scrub cleans the skin and prevents the appearance of grow-in hair. Nivea for Man scrub is a good representative of not very expensive scrubs, Lancome Homme Smooth Face Scrub is an elite one.
Face mask
Face mask is usually used after scrub. It additionally cleans the skin and moistures it. First of all, we would like to pay your attention to Lancome Homme Relax Mask, it is appropriate for all types of skin and is a good moisturizer.
Not every man can easily use cosmetics. Often you have to overcome psychological barrier. But using , you will look good and healthy. Other people will like that and it will be your incentive for further use of cosmetics.
The main is to select substances, appropriate for your skin. And then you’ll be surprised by the result.