Facial skin care should be differently designed for men and women.  Complete facial care requires daily gentle cleansing, an occasional deep cleansing mask and the regular use of moisturizers. 

Men’s faces are prone to redness and inflammation.  Men’s facial skin care products should contain ingredients that address those issues.  There are many ways to do that.  Some have been around for many years.  Others are newly discovered

Special Facial Care Ingredients – What Are the Benefits?

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An extract from sheep’s wool has been shown to inhibit the production of PGE2, which is the major pathway leading to redness and inflammation. 

TIP: This extract is also found in facial care for women, because it reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

When properly combined with other compounds it covers the daily need for moisturizing.  Moisture is important for the maintenance of firmness and elasticity.  If you have sagging skin under your neck or bags under your eyes, this will help.

Razor Burn Problem – How Can It Be Solved?

Razor burns are another problem experienced by men, as are shaving nicks and scrapes. 

TIP: Women get them on other parts of their body, but it’s not a facial skin care issue for them.

The average aftershave contains lots of alcohol.  That’s why you get the burning sensation.  Witch hazel extract is the best choice for aftershave facial care.  It’s soothing.  It further reduces redness and inflammation.  It’s a natural astringent, so it has anti-bacterial activity.  That’s particularly important to prevent infection from a nick or scrape.

The fruit from the Capuacu tree, native to South America, has been used for thousands of years to heal sunburns.  Now, we are seeing it in some of the best facial skin care creams for men.  That will take care of your razor burn.

Facial Care Vitamins – How Do They Help Your Skin?

Vitamins, not the kind you take by mouth, but those you apply directly are important components for any facial care system.  Of course, you still need to take your daily multivitamins, but the ones that provide the most protection for your face are antioxidants.

Vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 are the two most effective.  A new nano-emulsion form combines the two.  The form is ultrafine, so it penetrates deeply.  Antioxidants provide UV protection, prevent free radical damage and undo some of the damage that has already been done.  Only the best facial skin care lotions contain the nano-emulsion.  It’s called H EQ10.

Men’s facial care creams  should contain vitamin B5.  It helps repair tissue and naturally protects against sunburn.  It provides additional relief from existing burns and enhances the natural tanning process.

TIP: Women may want to look for this ingredient in body lotion, but it is not typically sought out for facial skin care.  A special passion fruit extract is a desirable ingredient in women’s facial care lotion.  It contains an essential fatty acid that is import to revitalize and rejuvenate.  It also balances sebum production, so you don’t get oily spots in some places and dry ones in others.  It’s perfect for use under cosmetics.

Look for ingredients like these to use every day.  Then, occasionally use a deep cleansing mask containing clay extracts.  That’s really about all you need for good facial skin care.  You’ll look younger, for it.

 



By: Margaret Bell

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