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Your Daily Facial Care Routine
Men can maintain the health and looks of their skin with just 3 steps every day. This is much easier than what women have to do so you really have no excuses. Let’s take a closer look at these steps and what vegetarian, vegan or halal skin care products you need to use for them.
1. Cleaning - You should wash your face in the morning and in the evening. Opt for a product which is suitable for your skin type and can help you with a skin condition that you have, if any. If you are battling acne, for example, you would want to buy a product with anti-bacterial, anti-septic and anti-irritant properties. Generally, when it comes to ingredients, glycolic acid or a similar type of alpha-hydroxy acid is desirable as it does an excellent job in removing dead skin cells gently.
2. Moisturizing - With proper hydration, you will keep the natural regeneration processes in the skin running smoothly. The moisturizer should match your specific needs given your skin type. If you have oily skin, you will benefit from a water-based product. If you have dry skin, a thicker yet easily absorbed moisturizer could be a great choice. Don’t forget to check for protective and nourishing ingredients including vitamin E, C and B5 and omega-three fatty acids.
3. Sun protection - The UV rays of the sun are damaging to the skin cells and therefore speed up the aging process and increase the risk of serious conditions. The easiest way to get protection is to apply a moisturizer with sunscreen properties. Ideally, it will have SPF 30 or higher.
How about Creams, Serums, Exfoliators and Masks?
The job of creams is to treat specific skin problems like acne, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation. They are usually applied in the evening so that they can do their job during the night while you are resting. There are skin care creams formulated especially for men, given their specific needs. You can pick from halal, vegan and vegetarian products for the face and the eye contour. Serums are more concentrated and therefore more powerful compared to creams. They are often used for a set period of time or every other night.
Exfoliators and facial masks for men are designed to be used weekly or every two weeks instead of daily. The exfoliating products offer deeper dead skin cell removal compared to the daily cleanser. There are masks for deep pore cleaning, nourishment and rejuvenation, to name the main types. Many have several properties.