Male skin is oiler and thicker than a female’s skin. They have larger pores and fewer tendencies to wrinkle in later life. In their busy lifestyle they have less time to take care of the skin resulted in rough skin texture. Men’s skin equally needs care as of women so they should not ignore it.

Skin care improves the way a person feels and look. Skin protects a person from pollution and effects of cold, heat, wind, and sun. It regulates body temperature, provides insulation to the internal organs & synthesizes Vitamins D. The simple and important method of skin care is its protection from sun. Ultraviolet light damages skin, causes wrinkles, rough & dry skin, liver spots, and other serious disorders, like skin cancer. Wearing shirts with long-sleeves protects skin from ill effects of sun.

Apply a good quality sunscreen in every two hours. Smoking should be avoided as it increases wrinkles and aging of the skin. Smoking also narrows blood vessels of the outer layers of the skin. This reduces the blood flow and depletes nutrients and oxygen in the skin.

Regular cleansing and moisturizing is necessary for men’s skin. Shaving is the common way of removing unwanted hair. Shaving causes skin irritations; if skin it is dry or sensitive. Wipe the skin with a warm cloth for softening the hair. Shaving should be done in the direction of hair growth. Don’t shave the dry skin as it causes razor burn.

Rather than applying an after shave lotion after shaving apply a mixture of witch hazel, distilled water, benzoin oil, olive oil, essential oils like rosemary, lavender, orange, sage, cinnamon, lemon, or cloves. One more useful mixture can be prepared. Mix glycerin, menthol crystals pinch borax, witch hazel, essential oil of peppermint, sandalwood oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil and apply it after shaving. These can prove to be useful for the skin.

Men should cleanse their skin to wash out excess oil and impurities. Avoid the use of strong soaps as they can strip out oil from the skin and can leave it dry. Proper skin care keeps skin healthy and youthful.