Best Skin Care Regimens For Men

Ladies, move over and make some room as today’s post is all about the species we love to hate; that’s right, it’s all about the MEN today! Why must everrrrythinnngggg be about us greedy and spoiled gals, when our men deserve a little attention too! That doesn't mean that you ladies shouldn't read this as you should..just pass the info along to that man in your life...With that said, I’ll jump right into it. Guys, now I’m not going to bore you with some fluffy skin care tips and tricks but what I will do is give it to you straight! Here’s the thing, we all know that you men love to spoil, splurge and take care of yourselves as much as we do but for some reason, you all seem to neglect or forget a very important element in your “looking good to impress chicks” mission; your sexy masculine faces! Yes I said it! Though a healthy, strong and manly physique is important in attracting gorgeous women by your side, nothing screams “I am man hear me roar” more than an acne free, clean shaven, no razor burn, soft face.


Now I get that men as a whole spend less time in front of the mirror and more time outdoors either at work, the gym, or engaging in some grueling sport/ activity, but it is a must that you take care of your skin. A simple daily skin care regimen that consists of 3 items is it all it takes to keep your skin looking healthy. These 3 items are a cleanser, exfoliater and a moisturizer. Men please do not opt for a regular bar of soap when washing your face. Cleansing your skin and removing dirt and oil found in your pores is super important as men generally have larger pores than women do. Opt for a mild gel cleanser, lather for 3 minutes, and rinse with cool water and your all set. When you feel a breakout forming, simply exfoliate your skin to remove dead cells caused by sweat and everyday activities. Lastly always remember to moisturize! You want to keep your skin hydrated and soft to the touch.

As a man, shaving is a must. I’m pretty sure you all know how to shave so I won’t get into that. What I will tell you is that using a decent shaving crème that is not of foam consistency will make a huge difference if you’re the guy with sensitive skin that suffers from razor bumps. Instead of opting for the cheap drug store foam shaving crème, have your girlfriend pick you up some of that expensive stuff they sell at Sephora next time she makes a trip for herself. And if you’re single, you know you can always count on mom! Go for shaving crème’s with healing properties in them that will soothe the skin while shaving as each time you pass that razor across your face, the blades remove the top layer of your skin along with your facial hairs. If you use an electric razor, apply a pre-shave lotion to moisten your whiskers and help the shaver glide across your skin. Lastly always remember to rinse with COLD water as it helps to tighten the skin and close the pores. Rinsing with warm water will create ingrown hairs and make your razor bumps appear more visible. Lastly, if you don’t mind smelling like peanuts for a few days, peanut butter is an excellent opt to shaving crème as all its natural elements make it perfect for smooth shave.




Now before I end this off, I figured I would recommend some products to you in order to help make this skin care regimen project a bit easier. I know from experience, that you men work better when research is done for you where you are simply told what to purchase, so here it is…If you suffer from acne; mild or severe “Murad skin care system” is definitely the way to go. I would recommend Pro-activ but I find that once you stop using the product, breakouts reappear and are fairly worse. For a great after shave lotion, my boyfriend loves and lives by “Chanel Bleu” as it smells amazing, leaves the skin soft and seems to prevent razor burn since he never has any! If you’re looking for an everyday men’s skin care line “Khiel’s for men” is the way to go. And lastly, if you want a nice shave crème/ kit try “The Art of Shaving.” All of the above items can be found at Macy’s, Sephora, or Bloomingdales and are priced lower than your next pair of nikes! How’s that for taking care of our men ladies!


(Please note that photos are not my own and are courtesy of Spehora.com, Bloomingdales.com and NYTimes.com)