Skin care for men
Even basic care will go a long way in improving appearance and slowing aging

It is not so often that most men think of taking care of their skin.  If you are like most men, you shave in the morning (and I know how rough some of us get on our faces while shaving ourselves), maybe put an aftershave lotion, and get out of the house.  Some men might have a face cream but that is pretty much it.  Do you know that there is hardly any difference between the skins of a woman and a man?  Do you know that you need to protect your skin from the sun, make sure that it is hydrated, and provide all the nutrients that the skin needs to stay healthy?  And yes, like you need a haircut from time too time, your skin also needs some scrubbing (to get rid of the dead cells that can block the pores from breathing and make you age faster). Just in case you did not know, skin is also an organ and has its own maintenance requirements like any other organ in the body. (Related link:  What do you think of metrosexual men?)

Now if you really want to be like those good looking guys on the “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” show, then life is easy.  Just pick all the standard treatments used by women, and there will be nothing else for you to do.  The challenge is for those guys who do not want to go to that extreme but still want to do something that will make us look great (and not old) without losing our manliness. (Related link:  Skinceuticals for men: skin care for a youthful look)

What are the minimum skin care products that a man needs?

Moisturizer:  Yes, those of us who are constantly inside buildings get easily dehydrated.  During the long winter months in most parts of the US, we also deal with very dry air if at all we get exposed to any.  Most of the time we are indoors in heated homes and other buildings where air can be excessively dry.  A moisturizer is a must for the skin to function properly. Again California North Action Moisturizer does a great job for most skin types.  (Related article:  Skincare after winter - tips to get ready for spring)

Face scrub:  Remember I told you about all those dead cells on the skin.  If these are not removed, they accumulate and do not allow fresh skin cells to come out.  Over time, your skin looks ‘old’, ‘flaky,' ‘dead’, and lacks radiance.  Do not think that Ben Affleck’s skin is only a gift of Nature!  All celebrities look so damn attractive because of greater care that they take of themselves and right personal care products that they use.  When you see them in public, more often than not, they are also wearing makeup to conceal skin imperfections.  So at least a weekly scrub allows all the dead cells to be washed off, leaving behind a shiny skin. You might want to try Appellation Spa Microfine Grapeseed Scrub.

Can you do more?

Absolutely.  I personally see no embarrassment in taking care of yourself.  Even if you are called names, or a metrosexual, I see no reason why that should be a problem.  Our body is the only thing that we have as long as we live.  While I think that a good body allows me to attract more women, well, that should not be the only reason to take care of the body.  (Related:  How to get beautiful skin)

Apart of products that are needed for basic hygiene, the ones that I think are the minimum, as described above, you also need to nourish your skin.  With these nourishing products applied regularly, you are basically delaying aging.  Remember, it is much easier to delay wrinkles than to eliminate them.  In fact I am not convinced that wrinkles can be truly eliminated but my discussions with experts tell me that good skin care can definitely delay onset of old age by at least a decade.   

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