Men’s skin care is either stigmatized or ignored. Not anymore! Indulge in basic daily skin care routine the natural way. Here’s how!

Hey handsome! Have you ever wanted to head out to a parlor or spa to just get groomed – something more than just a haircut or massage? But you thought there’s so much stigma attached around men’s grooming that you ignored it. Men’s Skin care is important and you should definitely include it in your daily routine. It’s just a matter of personal hygiene more than anything else.

You workout everyday to keep your body fit and healthy. Same applies to your skin too! To get healthy natural skin, it needs to be rejuvenated and taken care of. We have made a step-by-step guide for men’s skin care routine.

Here we go!

Men’s Skin Care : The CSTM Technique

Firstly, let me introduce you to the basics of skincare routine:

I call this the CSTM technique. So, we have Cleansing, Scrubbing, Toning and Moisturizing.

1. Cleansing: You can use any basic facewash to clear the dirt and excess oils from your face.
2. Scrubbing: Dust and pollution accumulate on our skin on a daily basis. Slowly, they clog our pores, and eventually cause acne, pimples, uneven coloration and skin-aging. You can scrub your face with a face scrub for a quick massage to exfoliate your skin to open the pores and to get rid of blackheads and whiteheads. You can use apricot scrub or a milder one like tea tree scrub. You can try out natural ones like oatmeal and honey scrub. You can steam your face if you prefer to – this makes you feel relaxed, and makes the skin softer.
   Unless you’re comfortable, do not use any instrument to remove blackheads. There are numerous instruments available in the market but leave that to the professionals. Deep exfoliating will be good enough to clear the dirt and blackheads and whiteheads from the skin.
3. Toning: You can invest on a toner based on your requirements. A toner is used to soothe the skin. I usually use rosewater or brewed green tea water as a toner. Aloe vera, tea tree skin and sandalwood skin toners are also some other options.
4. Moisturizing: This is the last step and most important one, too, as it helps retain all the required moisture for your skin! Use any moisturizer that works well for you, and massage it into your face and hands.

Monthly, Weekly or Daily

So, the CSTM technique is important for your skin to stay healthy. It can be used wholly or partly. Cleansing and moisturizing should be done daily to get rid of dirt and to keep your skin moisturized. Take some time out and try to put the full CSTM technique into your weekly routine. You can indulge in home facial once a month and if you want it to be more  relaxing head over to a spa. You can pick on a package that includes facial, hairspa, pedicure and manicure rather opting for a single service. This will be a relaxing session for you!

But you don’t have to spend a bomb and visit a salon or invest in products! You can just get yourself an at-home facial kit or even dig into your girlfriend, wife or even your mom’s bathroom cabinet and find some skincare products. Yes, there’s no harm in using women’s skincare products. Or you can simply indulge in home facial cleansing by using natural ingredients!

At-Home Facial for Men

For at-home facial, you need to follow an extra step. You need to apply a Face mask to hydrate, remove excess oil and to retain the moisture in the process. After scrubbing or exfoliating, apply a face mask that suits you the best. Leave it for twenty minutes and wash it off with water or wipe off with a tissue or cotton. Don’t use any facewash or cleanser after applying the mask.

Natural Face Masks for Men

Face packs are amazing. My husband and I usually apply face masks together once a month. I prefer homemade masks, like recently, we tried rice flour and milk mask and my skin felt soft and supple. Multani mitti (fuller’s earth), too does wonders to cool your skin. If you are too lazy to make these homemade packs, then you can buy a good one from your favorite brand. Personally, I’m a big fan of ‘The Face Shop’ and I apply it after an intense workout. It gives that instant glow and re-hydrates the skin.

You can also try out Clinique and The BodyShop facial kit. They are amazing and easy to use.

Men’s skin care is very important and take the right care to look good and feel good. I hope that after reading my tips, you, too, will never neglect your skin, and always look dashing and sexy!

So, these were few skin care tips for men. Did you enjoy the men’s skin care routine and tips? Let us know in the comments!

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