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Skin Care Mistakes Men Make Daily

Men make more mistakes when it comes to their skin as they think that their skin is tough and not so sensitive like the skin of girls. Men's skin needs more care as it is subjected to blade scratching during shaving.

Men's skin can show more damage symptoms than a girl's skin as usually they don't take care of it. They usually wash their face with a soap rather than a face wash which damages their skin.

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In today's life men's skin also needs more care and attention. There are many salons especially meant for males. In these salons various beauty treatments are performed such as bleaching, facials and face massaging.

Time has changed and men's skin also needs care and some pampering. We will point out some mistakes that men make with their skin. These mistakes must be avoided to get a healthy and flawless skin.

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Following are some of the top skin care mistakes that men make.

Not Using Broad Sunscreen

Not Using Broad Sunscreen

Men don't use sunscreens often and when they use they blindly choose any cosmetic sunscreen that have very low SPF (sun protection factor). Apply sunscreens one hour before going out daily and use medicated sunscreens. You can also use coconut oil and sesame oil as natural sunscreens.

Not Using Anti-Ageing Cream

Not Using Anti-Ageing Cream

Anti-ageing creams are not only meant for women. Men skin also show the signs of ageing as women's skin. Select a medicated anti-ageing cream that contains vitamin A, C and E.

Not Moisturising Your Skin

Not Moisturising Your Skin

Men usually don't apply moisturisers or skin creams. This makes their skin dry, damaged and rough. Moisturisers are not only meant for girls. Men's skin needs more hydration and nourishment as their skin is more prone to damage.

Dry Shaving

Dry Shaving

This means shaving face without using a shaving cream. Most men go for dry shaving. But this habit damages skin and your skin gets minor cuts which can leave a mark behind. Always use a good a shaving cream and then use 'after shaving cream' for moisturisation. This is one of the top skin care mistakes made by men.

Using A Soap

Using A Soap

Men usually use soap to wash their face. Soap contains caustic soda and sodium laureal sulphate which damages skin and can cause various skin infections. Soap changes the ph of skin to alkaline which is a favorable medium for bacterial growth. To take care of male skin use mild face wash and avoid soap.

Not Using A Scrub

Not Using A Scrub

Not only girls but men also should remove dead cells from their skin. Dead cells on the skin makes your skin look dull and new cells don't come to the upper surface of your face. So use scrub to remove all dead cells, dirt and impurities from your skin. You can use a natural sugar or oatmeal scrub for your face. One of the best male skin care tips is to use scrub on face.

Not Drinking Enough Water

Not Drinking Enough Water

Water is important to maintain a healthy and glowing skin. It also helps to clear out skin problems caused by bacteria. Water helps to flush out toxins from the body and skin as well. So drink at least eight glasses of water daily. This is one of the natural ways to care for male skin.

Story first published: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 18:05 [IST]
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