Essential Men's skincare Tips

Essential Men's Skincare Tips

(1)  Lather up with water

           Fact: Shaving dry will hurt your skin. This can cause friction for the blade, and lead to multiple passes with the razor that will increase the chances of cuts, acne and ingrown hair. Even slapping some shaving cream on alone won’t do. Get wet instead, and your skin will thank you. “The advice I would give people with sensitive skin and difficulty shaving is to shave in the shower or immediately after,” says Landells. “That’s because the hair and the skin is softer and more supple, and will be easier to shave,” he says. “Once the skin is wet and warm you can use a mild shave gel, or there are some very good shave creams that will lubricate the skin, and they soften the hair. Let them sit on the skin for a minute or more before beginning to shave.”

(2)  Don’t shave against the grain

         The number one mistake guys make when shaving is going against the grain, says Landells. “Most men shave against the direction of hair growth, because they get a closer shave,” he says. “But at the same time, the blade often nicks the buried surface of the hair follicle and creates inflammation.”  The solution? “Shave in the direction that feels smooth,” says Landells. “Just do one shaving stroke on each section of the face, so you’re not shaving over and over in one area.”

(3)  Pick the right razor for you

           Four blades. Five blades. Battery powered blades! Every year companies seem to release new multi-blade razors, but for those with sensitive skin, acne-prone skin or ingrown hairs, sometimes less is more. “Ingrown hairs happen most often in people with curly hair, coarse hair, or hair that grows in different directions. If you cut it short, as it grows out, it tends to plunge into the adjacent skin, almost like a little splinter, and it creates little red bumps,” says Landells. “The multi-blade razors allow you to shave nicely in one pass, so for people who are irritated by multiple shaves, that would help. But for people who have ingrown hairs, it’s best to use a two blade razor, since it doesn’t cut as close.” 

(4)  Avoid too much moisturizer

          “Many people ask, ‘What moisturizer should I use?’” says Landells. If your skin is dry, he suggests you chose your moisturizer carefully and apply it only while your skin is still wet. “A moisturizer should be applied when the skin is damp, usually after washing your face or after you’ve had a shower (a couple of times a day should be fine),” he says. “It should be an oil-free, non-comedogenic moisturizing lotion, preferably. Creams tend to be heavier, and may clog pores.”

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