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Beauty Tips for Men
Skin Care
Facial skin care is what many men do not bother about, not knowing that it is indeed very important. Men have 15% more oilier skin than women do, which leads to them developing skin disorders like acne, wrinkles, blemishes, etc. Follow the steps mentioned below for appropriate skin care.
- Cleanse, tone and moisturize your face on a daily basis. Men with very oily skin should use a soap-free cleanser and a face gel, instead of a moisturizer. A moisturizer that contains clay properties can also be used.
- Use a face scrub at least twice a week, to exfoliate the skin off dead skin cells, blackheads and white heads. Follow it up with a homemade face pack.
- Always use a sun protection lotion or a sunscreen when moving about in the sun, to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays.
- Prior to shaving, wash your face with a soap-free face wash, wet the beard with warm water and let it soak well for a minute or two. Apply the shaving cream in equal proportions and use one that contains vitamin E or aloe vera, as it would be less harsh on your skin. After shaving, use an after-shave toner and follow it up with some moisturizer.
- Visit a salon once a month to get a face clean-up done. This will rid you of unwanted black heads, clogged skin pores and pimples. Do not hesitate to get an occasional salon facial or homemade facial done.
The most common hair problems that men face are male hair loss, gray hair and dandruff. This is mainly due to lack of use of appropriate hair care products and also due to dust, pollution and harmful UV rays of the sun. The following hair care tips will help you improve your hair and will rid you of hair problems.
- The most important aspect of hair care is caring for the scalp. For this, always use a mild shampoo, followed by a moisturizing conditioner. If you have dandruff, use a good anti-dandruff shampoo and conditioner. You can also use a hair serum to maintain the texture of hair.
- Wash your hair at least thrice a week and massage your hair and scalp with oil that contains vitamin E. Leave the oil on for a few hours before you wash it off.
- Do not wash your hair with warm or hot water. Always use lukewarm or cool water for hair wash.
- Avoid towel drying or blow drying your hair, as it can cause hair breakage which can lead to considerable hair loss and ultimately baldness. Allow your hair to air dry and do not brush wet hair.
- Avoid the use of hair straighteners and other hair accessories and hair products that can damage your hair follicles.
- To tackle gray hair, get your hair colored using a hair color or hair dye, that suits your skin tone.
- Get your hair cut or trimmed regularly and wear a cap or hat when venturing out in the sun and pollution.
Hand and nail care is something that even many women tend to ignore, so men completely ignoring it, is no big deal. Follow the steps mentioned below, for appropriate hand and nail care.
- Moisturize your hands and fingers daily post having a bath. Keep your hands and the area between the fingers clean.
- Do not bite your fingernails, instead trim them on a regular basis and file them appropriately to avoid brittle nails.
- Getting an occasional manicure at a salon is just fine!
It is very essential to care for your feet, to avoid rough, dry feet and foot infections. The following tips will help you maintain clean and healthy feet.
- Wash your feet regularly and keep the area between the toes clean and dry.
- Trim your toe nails regularly and file them.
- Use a foot care lotion to keep your feet healthy and to avoid dry feet.
- You can also use a pumice stone or foot file to get rid of thick dead skin on the heels and ankles.
- If you are going to be wearing socks all day, make sure you use a deodorizing foot spray or talcum powder to avoid stinky feet, due to sweating of feet. Also, clean your shoes before you wear them.
