The Best Tips for Men's Skincare

The Skin of a man is very different from the skin of a woman and so you must take special care of it. Even a few years ago, there wasn’t a lot of awareness about men’s skincare and the skincare products for men were practically non-existent. 

However, over the last few years, things have changed drastically and today we find some very good products that help keep the skin of a man in top condition. We also find a lot of awareness about the importance of keeping the skin healthy. So if you are looking for some tips to keep one of the most important organs in your body healthy, take a look at the tips mentioned below. 

Healthy lifestyle

Unhealthy lifestyle habits are to blame for a poor skin appearance. In our busy, modern day lives, very few of us eat properly, rest properly and most importantly, exercise properly. As a result, these poor lifestyle choices take a toll on our health. And since the skin is the screen of the body, the first signs of ill-health start showing on the skin. 

So, you must maintain a healthy lifestyle if you want healthy, glowing skin. First and foremost, you need to drink lots of water. Water flushes out the toxins in the skin and makes the skin look fresh and feel rejuvenated. Water also brings important hydration to the skin from the inside out. 

Take care about the types of foods you eat. Oily, greasy foods can aggravate an already oily skin and as a result may cause an increase in oil secretion. This, in turn leads to more pimple activity and in extreme cases may even cause acne and boils. 

Substitute these foods with more fresh fruits and vegetables. These super foods help restore the natural oils in the skin and reduces the excess oil, promoting a clearer skin.

Establishing a cleansing routine is also a good idea. Washing your face every day, with a good cleanser for your skin type, will help get rid of excess oil and dirt from the surface of the skin. However, using a harsh soap can rob the skin of its natural nutrients and thereby interfere with the body’s natural defense mechanism. The soft, natural and organic soaps always prove to be helpful in this department. 

Home remedies

Try applying some aloe vera on your skin after you shave. Aloe vera has powerful restoring properties. It restores your skin’s natural radiance after a shave. You can also place a couple of slices of cucumber on your eyes to refresh them down after a stressful day. This prevents dark circles from forming and under eye bags from appearing. 

Products that help with the health of men’s skin

• Omega 3 Fish Oil – Omega 3 fish oil is 100% natural and goes a long way in boosting the health of the skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe the skin and help keep it healthy. 
• Wild Ferns Men’s Range – Wild Ferns products are developed in New Zealand and focus around the natural benefits of Lanolin, Manuka Honey and Rotorua Mud to name a few. We recommend the Wild Ferns Lanolin for Him Facial Moisturiser with SPF15+, Wild Ferns Lanolin For Him Soothing After Shave Balm and Wild Ferns Lanolin for Him Soap. 
• Sebamed – Sebamed represents one of the leading brands for medicinal skin care with a pH value 5.5 of healthy skin. All products of the sebamed range contain high-quality active ingredients which cleanse and nourish the skin without destroying the natural acid protection mantle. 
• Nature’s Gate Deodorants - Researched and developed in Europe, the Nature's Gate range of deodorants contain a blend of odor preventing extracts and botanicals leaving you feeling shower fresh throughout the day. Best of all, they don’t contain aluminum chlorohydrate.

The skin is the mirror to the body and a healthy skin reflects a healthy body. So what are you waiting for? Start your new skincare regime now!

By Jessica Sanders - Jessica is the Retail Manager for New Zealand Health Food Company. You can read more content from Jessica on Google+