7BASIC RULES
for healthy and perfect skin
T
he term “men’s skincare” is a turn
off for many. We understand it
just doesn’t sound that manly. It’s
always been a little better received when
referred to as “taking care of your face”
or “making sure your face doesn’t look
like crap.” In the end, we really don’t care
what gents call it, as long as they “do it”
and reap the benefits, which include better daily shaves, more comfortable skin
and a more-handsome look. - See more
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Men Have 1/3
Thicker Skin Than
Women. What this
should mean is
that guys don’t
wrinkle as fast
as the ladies, but
since men tend
to take less care
of their skin than
the fairer sex, the
opposite is usually
true.
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TrafficMagazine/ Spring, 2014
Washing Your Face At Night Is More Important Than Washing It In The Morning.
Think about it… during the day you are
exposed to the environment, other people
(hugs, kisses, phones, etc.) and during
the night it’s usually just you, a pillow
and if you’re lucky, one clean person with
whom you are pretty sure of their solid
hygiene habits. If you’re shaving in the
AM though, cleaning your face again is
recommended.
Men Have 1/3 Thicker Skin Than
Women. What this should mean is that
guys don’t wrinkle as fast as the ladies,
but since men tend to take less care of
their skin than the fairer sex, the opposite
is usually true. Men can take advantage
of their genetic predisposition by using a
moisturizer regularly, getting facials, etc.
Wash Your Face Last In The Shower. Doing so before washing and conditioning
your hair could lead to some zany shampoo particles setting up shop on your
face. Avoid that by saving face cleansing
for the grand finale.
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Keep It Clean
Your skin is exposed to a lot during the
day—pollution, UV rays, etc.—so, for the
clearest results, you have to make sure
that it’s optimally clean. Rather than a
drying soap, use a gel-based product like
Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser ($28;
sephora. com), which warms upon contact with skin to open pores and remove
impurities. Morning and night use will
ensure brighter skin and smaller pores.
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Thirsty Surface
Some of my male clients think because
African American skin is characteristically oily moisturizing isn’t necessary.
No sir! When properly hydrated, skin is
less prone to blemishes, ruddiness and
other skin concerns. And Malin + Goetz
Vitamin E Moisturizer ($45; malinandgoetz.com) is one of my faves. It contains calming chamomile to combat any
redness from shaving and essential fatty
acids to nourish skin. Plus, the oil-free
formula won’t clog pores.