For that suave look

Skin care is important for men too. Here are a few mantras that shall make your skin flawless, glowing and younger

Whenever we came across any ad or any beauty products, we can observe that they are targeted mostly towards women. They portray as only women have the rights to look good, why men are being ignored? Men always think skincare routine is just for women and girls, while others feel that it is an added responsibility.

Time is changing nowadays, it’s an era where everybody should look good and feel better. Men’s skincare routine is comparatively easier and less complex than those of women. They have to follow a basic skincare routine everyday to look charming and fresh.

It’s time for men to opt for skin care too as exposure to sun everyday makes their skin look dull. It can add years to men skin and negate the benefit of slowed intrinsic aging. A man’s skin is thicker as compared to women.

Looking good and feeling better is the new age mantra. Women notice those men who look fresh and clean. They get attracted to men with pleasing persona and presentable appearance.

Although men don’t age as early when compared to women but it’s better to look younger and hold on to youth as long as possible. Try to develop a skincare regimen for your skin you’ll definitely feel better and you’d enjoy life more.

As we know that sebum production is greater in men as compared to women, which makes their skin more vulnerable to skin conditions ranging from acne, extremely dehydrated skin, dullness and shaving ingrowths.

As pollution is increasing day per day it’s affecting the skin's ability to retain moisture levels, which makes skin flaky, rough and tight.

These days almost all the skincare creams contain harmful chemicals, which in turn give instant results but in long run damages the skin. So, a better option is getting groomed through natural treatments in skincare has become an essential part of the personality of any man. Go…get started guys…skincare matters!

The easiest yet effective way to look after your skin well is to adopt the concept of “CTM” as “SKIN MANTRA” in your everyday life. Follow these simple tips:

• Always use face wash according to your skin and facial texture. Aloe Vera based face wash stands good for dry and dehydrated skin whereas pineapple face wash takes away excess sebum from your oily skin.
• For blemished skin having patches, scars and spots, use neem and tulsi face wash.
• More important aspect of skin and facial regimen is to apply skin toner after face wash and then follow up with SPF 10-20 moisturiser/sunscreen, preferably made with natural ingredients like rose water and aloe vera extract.
• For men who have oily and acne prone skin, they can opt for creams having this secret ingredient called benzyl peroxide. It is best suited for oily and acne-prone skin, as it unclogs pores, kills zit-causing bacteria, and exfoliates dead skin cells.
• Men always confront with the problem of getting cuts and burns while shaving. In order to avoid this problem apply an alcohol free aftershave with vitamin C content in it. It reduces the chance of redness and burns.
• Cleanup for men is a real must. After every three months of interval, men should go for cleanup. It cleanses the skin and removes blackheads.
• Last but not the least; everyone should take eight hours of beauty sleep. It not only gives skin’s cells time to repair itself but also make you look fresh the other morning, plus no dark circles and panda eyes.

Caution: Never apply moisturiser or sunscreen with skin toning.

By: Dr Naresh Arora,
(Founder of Chase Aromatherapy Cosmetics.)