Grooming Grooms

by Ana L. Pesce

Beautiful skin is healthy skin. It’s well toned, with good elasticity, hydrated, with a nice sheen and is blemish free. However, men’s skin has a tendency to pro-duce more oils. They have more facial hair which they either shave or let grow as a mustache and/or beard. So a man’s skin care routine should be special too.

TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT YOUR FACE
Stress, smoking, excessive alcohol, lack of sleep, water and exercise can destroy your complexion and make you look and feel older than you are. When entering a marriage, you’ll want to develop a positive, healthy lifestyle which will yield great skin and much more.

SHAVING
The art of shaving is a mechanical exfoliation which constantly regenerates the skin. That’s why men who shave seem to have younger-looking skin than females their age. However, if you shave too close or if you use perfumed shaving cremes, it is easy to irritate the skin. Shop around for an after-shaving lotion that has a natural soothing effect.

CLEANSING
Men should use cleansing gels. Avoid soap and extremely hot water at all costs. Together they can rob your skin of its natural oils and sheen. A minimal amount of facial oil is an indication of healthy skin.

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID
Avoid using products that contain S.D. alcohol, especially if your skin is sensitive. Stay away from skin care products that contain lanolin and mineral oil which can cause allergic reactions.