How a man can take care of his skin: tips and necessary cosmetics

Expert opinion

Sergey Khachaturyan, senior training manager at Shiseido RUS “Almost everything you can imagine for skin care is available on the beauty market specifically created for men. However, the male gaze implies versatility in care products, which, of course, include shaving, cleansing, moisturizing and anti-aging - men also want to remain young and well-groomed.”

Expert opinion

Zakhar Grinov, makeup artist “Unfortunately, many men neglect the basic rules of facial skin care. But they are the ones who need to carefully monitor the condition of their skin. Why? Because the sebaceous glands in men are more active, which means that in the absence of regular cleansing, the pores become more clogged. Hence acne, acne, inflammation of the skin and a generally unkempt appearance. The appearance of rashes can be easily prevented if you regularly perform simple cosmetic rituals.”

Cleansing

Sergey Khachaturyan:

“For men, it is important that everything is as simple as possible. And here 2-in-1 products come to the rescue. For example, with a cleansing foam you can both cleanse the skin and use it as a shaving product (it has an elastic and fresh texture that foams well after interacting with water).”

Cleansing Foam Shiseido

2 590 ₽

Daily Balance Exfoliating Facial Cleanser V76

2 160 ₽

Cleansing gel For Men Oil-Control Clinique

2 660 ₽
Zakhar Grinov:

“The most important stage in care is cleansing. Therefore, wash your face using special products (foam, gel, mousse, hydrophilic oil) both in the morning and in the evening, as soon as you return from the street. Be sure to rinse your face with cool water after this and pat dry with a clean towel.

Ideally, in the evening, before washing your face, you should wipe your face with micellar water to remove all the dirt that has settled on the skin during the day.

Gone are the days when a man was considered attractive just because he had a beard. In the modern world, this beard should be at least well-groomed, and the skin around it should be clean.

In addition to daily cleansing, carry out deep cleansing of the skin (for this you will need peeling, peeling roller, gommage or scrub). If you have dry or sensitive skin, then exfoliate once every two weeks, and if you have oily or combination skin, then once every seven days. And pay attention to the cellulose content in such products: the less it is, the softer the product (this is what is suitable for sensitive skin).

Men's facial scrub Exfoliating Energy Scrub Tom Ford

3 900 ₽

Nettoyant Exfoliant Clarins Cleanser & Exfoliator for Men

2 300 ₽

Cleansing moisturizing facial wash foam with AHA complex and salicylic (BHA) acid Fact.

Products with acids will help cope with the problem of blackheads and acne. They reduce sebum production, and the pores remain clean much longer. But in the summer, when the sun is active, you need to hold off on products with acids.”

Conclusion

Why should everyone take care of themselves, not just actors and public people? A neat appearance is the outward manifestation of a promising and successful person. Nobody forces men to paint their lips, paint their eyes and rouge their cheeks. But it is still worth fighting skin imperfections and stopping age-related changes with regular care, which is gradually being recognized by an increasing number of men. Moreover, the beautiful half of humanity is not against such a trend, but only for it!

That's all, thanks for your attention! Beauty and happiness to all, your Nastya Vorobyova.

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Hydration

Sergey Khachaturyan:

“Any moisturizing and anti-aging product can be used for skin care and after shaving. Moisturizing skin care textures can be chosen according to your preferences: from light aquatic (lotion that does not contain alcohol) to classic cream. Therefore, using such tools is simple and convenient - there are no tricks.”

For an instant glowing skin effect, use a fabric or alginate mask. Apply it to cleansed, slightly steamed facial skin, and in 15 minutes you will look like after a two-week vacation at the seaside.

Intense moisturizer for men 041 Intense Moisturizer For Men SA.AL&CO

3 150 ₽

Le Labo Herbal Moisturizing Face Cream

2 880 ₽

Complex rejuvenating cream Total Revitalizer Cream Shiseido

6 700 ₽

Toning face cream “Power of the Wolf” Natura Siberica

420 ₽

Cream-gel for normal and combination skin Aquapower Biotherm

3 460 ₽

Moisturizing face cream Barberie Acqua di Parma

5 240 ₽

Surgical methods of facial rejuvenation

Men's faces age more slowly than women's faces. But with age (especially after 50), cosmetic procedures no longer give such a pronounced effect. In this case, you can resort to surgical methods of rejuvenating the male face. Among them the most popular:

1. Blepharoplasty is an operation to tighten the upper eyelids and eliminate bags under the eyes. Upper, lower or circular (both types of plastic surgery) is performed. Indications: for severely drooping eyelids and pronounced bags under the eyes. The operation allows you to return an “open” and youthful look. The lower one is carried out without scars, the upper one can leave a barely noticeable scar in the crease of the eyelid, not noticeable to the naked eye.
2. Forehead and eyebrow lift is an operation to eliminate deep wrinkles on the forehead, drooping eyelids, and severe drooping eyebrows. Plastic surgery smooths out wrinkles and raises eyebrows to their natural youthful appearance. Small incisions are made in the hairline, so the scars after surgery are not noticeable.
3. Ligature lifting. Indications: when a man’s face needs to be lifted (facial contour) and when gentle alternative lifting techniques no longer provide the desired result. It is carried out by introducing special threads into the deep layers of the face, which tighten sagging areas of the face.

Comparison table of methods

Rejuvenating a man's face, just like a woman's, requires a lot of attention and time. However, with proper care and timely procedures, the youth of the face can be preserved for many years.

Special care

Zakhar Grinov:

“Due to constant shaving, irritation (red spots, flaking and dryness on the cheeks) can often be seen on a man’s face. To relieve redness, use creams and lotions with aloe vera, turmeric, green tea, olive leaf, and barley malt extracts. They not only have an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect, but also normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Life hack: if you have a mustache or beard, wash it with either a special product or hair shampoo. Then they will be soft, well-groomed and easy to style.

To get rid of swelling on your face in a matter of minutes, wash your face with cold water and do a light massage of the back of your head and face (this can be light tapping, stroking, pinching). Thanks to this, lymph accelerates, and excess fluid quickly leaves the body.

Men's skin begins to age later than women's. But even under this condition, by the age of 40, the skin loses turgor, becomes dehydrated, and becomes less elastic, so products with an anti-age effect should appear in a man’s cosmetic bag. They should contain hyaluronic acid, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, peptides, plant extracts (for example, ginseng), niacinamide, adenosine, coenzyme Q10, and so on.”

Why do men need cosmetics?

Men's skin is denser and more resistant to external irritants than women's. But it is also prone to redness, inflammation, and chapping. As a result, the face does not look its best. A careless attitude towards your own appearance, acne, pimples are repulsive, visually aging, and chapped lips do not make you want to kiss them. Therefore, taking care of your face is simply necessary.

Where to begin

For dry lips, it is enough to lubricate with a colorless balm or hygienic lipstick. Then you need to determine the type of epidermis (if a man cannot do this himself, cosmetologists will help):

• dry – rough, often peels off;
• oily – with enlarged pores, constantly covered with a greasy sheen;
• A normal person does not have these problems, they appear for a short time, periodically;
• combined – she has an oily sheen in the T-zone.

It is important to take into account the presence of dermatological problems - the tendency of the epidermis to rash, peeling, and irritation. Are there wrinkles, age spots, or old scars on your face? You need to start with basic care. If necessary or desired, you can use additional steps that will help cleanse the epidermis more thoroughly.

How to choose the right care products for yourself?

Sergey Khachaturyan:

“There are different approaches to choosing care products, based on personal preferences and feelings, needs, status and even lifestyle. For example, if a man loves to perform several tasks at the same time and wants to find a skin care product that is ideal for this rhythm of life, then he needs a cleansing foam and, possibly, a scrub for deep cleansing of the skin (use a couple of times a week) plus a complex moisturizing gel actions.

If a man looks great and takes care of his health: eats right, plays sports, then his arsenal should include a cleansing foam or gel, a comprehensive anti-aging cream and a product for the skin around the eyes.

And if the prestige factor is incredibly important to him and he chooses only the best (expensive cars and watches, as well as a well-paid job), then he will need a whole army of products: cleansing foam, skin-restoring cream, rejuvenating concentrate.

But if we talk about mandatory care products, discarding any criteria, then a man should have at least two of them: one for cleansing the skin, and the other for moisturizing.”

STYLE

Be cool! But don’t rush to run for a biker jacket, ripped jeans and a Stratocaster. An important indicator of coolness is authenticity. Don't get hung up on tired action movie tropes; you don't have to live up to them one hundred percent. Clothes and hairstyle should suit you!

Decide on your image. Take the time to study the attributes of your idols. Think about what clothes and what hairstyle will highlight your appearance. One item after another, you will put together a new image.

Tonic recipes

Tonic is the second cleanser. It removes impurities left after washing and tones the skin. Use a cotton pad moistened with tonic to wipe your face along the massage lines. After the procedure, a nourishing cream is used. The following recipes are offered:

1. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar is diluted in a glass of cold water. The product is suitable for any skin type, mattifies and evens out the tone; it is used to wipe the face twice a day.
2. Brew 2 teaspoons of high-quality green tea in a glass of boiling water. The cooled tea is filtered and the juice of half a lemon is squeezed into it. The product perfectly tones and eliminates oily shine. Stored in the refrigerator. The face is wiped 2 times a day.
3. Vodka is diluted with water in a ratio of 2 to 3. The juice of 10 g of lemon pulp and 50 g of grapefruit is squeezed into the liquid. The product is kept for 3 days in a glass container in the refrigerator. Grapefruit tonic perfectly tones and removes excess fat. I use it to wipe my face every day.

A little about natural cosmetics...

From the skin cleansing category.

Natural scrub for body cleansing. Take 2 tbsp. ground coffee, 1 tsp. shower gel and the same amount of honey. Mix and massage your wet body after steaming in the bath.

From the skin moisturizing category.

Cosmetologists recommend using natural oils as moisturizer. These are olive oil, walnut oil, etc. Many people also like massage oils, Johnson & Johnson oil, and a mixture of oils. Just don't think about using essential oil. It's too concentrated.

For intimate hygiene, I highly recommend diluting a few drops of tea tree essential oil in boiled water for washing intimate areas. Great effect!

From the skin nutrition category.

Honey wrap for cellulite and silky skin.
Take 15 tbsp. natural honey and heat in a water bath. Important! The temperature should not exceed 50 degrees, otherwise the healing properties will be lost. Apply warm honey to the buttocks, legs, thighs, stomach and wrap with cling film. Wrap up or put on warm pants, a jacket, and a terry robe. Walk like this for an hour, then wash off the healing mask with warm water without soap. Touch your skin. She's silky, isn't she? HOW TO LOOK GOODBEAUTY RECIPESBODY CARE AYURVEDABODY CARE AT HOMEBODY CARE WHILE LOSSING WEIGHTBODY CARE FOR A WOMANBODY CARE TENTORIUMBODY CARE ESSENTIAL OILS

NUTRITION

Nutrition should be balanced. Divide your diet so that it contains proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Diversify your diet and try to include these foods:

• Meat fish;
• Cereals - especially buckwheat, rice and pearl barley;
• Cheese, cottage cheese, milk;
• Fruits, natural honey, nuts;
• Vegetables, spices.

Avoid fast food, snacks, soda and freeze-dried coffee. In case you didn't know, caffeine slows down testosterone production. And due to fatty and unhealthy foods, toxins are formed in the body faster.

The main principle of the men's diet is to eat often, but little by little. It is better to eat five times a day than two, and very densely. By eating small portions, your body can quickly absorb what you eat. Follow the advice - losing weight will go much faster. The exchange system will be able to perform its functions without difficulty.

What indicators are decisive in choosing a gel?

Before you buy a face wash gel for men, you should pay attention to its composition:

• antioxidants enhance the protective properties of the skin;
• salicylic (or other) acid dries, relieves inflammation and removes dead cells;
• Vitamin E relieves irritation and soothes;
• Peptides and vitamin C prevent wrinkles by stimulating the production of elastin and collagen.

Natural extracts in the cleanser have additional effects depending on the types of plants used.

Harmful components of washbasins

You can learn how to choose a good washbasin from Olga’s article on this topic, and I will only emphasize the key point - your washstand should not contain aggressive cleansing components. Namely, there should be no sulfates.

Avoid components such as:

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
• Sodium Myreth Sulfate (SMS)

Most often, they are outrageously cheap and that is why they are used in budget washbasins, in various dishwashing products, or for washing engines.

Of course, there are also expensive, high-quality washes with sulfates. Such remedies can even be prescribed by a specialist. But you will never be able to determine on your own how balanced the composition is, how high quality it is. And the likelihood that you will come across such a washbasin somewhere in a store tends to zero.