Introduction
The skin is the largest sensory organ in humans and performs important protective functions. This is why good skin hygiene and skin care is so important. There are many things that need to be considered!
The right skin care depends on the skin type, the season and age. Male skin is usually thicker than female skin and therefore usually somewhat oily. Those who do not care for their skin properly, get wrinkles more easily and weaken their skin barrier against germs, so that infections and pimples can occur more often. A well-groomed appearance also has a positive effect on other people, so that you are perceived as more successful and competent.
Care of different parts of the body
When showering and bathing, care should be taken to keep the water temperature as low as possible, otherwise the skin will dry out. The water should not exceed a temperature of 37°C. At the end of a nice shower, you can also take another cold shower to close the pores.
Afterwards a moisturizing lotion should be applied. The ideal facial care should be done with water and a face washing gel. It should be used twice a day and removes dead skin, grease and protective particles.
However, too frequent washing of the face is counterproductive, as too much water is removed from the skin. Ideally, the skin should be creamed after cleansing. According to new findings, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid provide good moisture to the skin, making this mixture ideal for combination or oily/impure skin.
In the trade, cosmetic products with these ingredients are often “contaminated” by other ingredients and, in addition, the price is currently still very high, so that the ingredients can be mixed together themselves in a worthwhile way. Care should be taken that it is pure but preserved aloe vera juice, so that the end product has a sufficient shelf life. It is also important to work as cleanly as possible without avoidable contamination.
With hyaluronic acid, a distinction is made between low molecular weight, medium molecular weight and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid: According to the latest findings, the mixture of low-molecular and medium-molecular hyaluronic acid produces the best gel mixture for daily facial care. No matter what the beard looks like, it should be washed daily, as dead skin cells, sweat, sebum, food residues and germs accumulate during the course of the day. It is best to wash the beard with warm water and a pH-neutral beard soap or beard shampoo.
If you want to continue pampering your beard, you can also buy beard conditioner and massage it into the still wet beard. Usually these are not washed out. Finally, the beard should be dried with a clean towel.
Please do not use a hairdryer, as this dries out the hair and the underlying, particularly sensitive facial skin. Furthermore, the beard should be combed regularly, because the hairs are all brought in the same direction and irregularities are more noticeable. In order to care for the beard and the facial skin optimally, so-called tonics and special beard oils can be used.
The beard becomes stronger and softer. To prevent skin irritation after shaving, there are a few things you should be aware of: Wash your face: If you clean your face before shaving, you prevent dirt and germs from penetrating the freshly shaved skin. It is best to use warm water to open the pores and allow the shaving gel to work better later.
From time to time, you can use an exfoliator in addition to your normal facial cleanser, which cleanses the skin even more intensively and protects against ingrown hairs. Beard growth direction: To avoid irritation, you should shave with the beard growth direction and not against it. Pre- Shave products: One of the most important things to remember when shaving is to create a protection between the skin and the razor blades.
Such lotions, oils and shaving foams can be purchased in any drugstore and reduce the risk of redness and cuts. For some men, a thick shower gel applied to the skin is sufficient. Aftershave: After washing, the stressed skin is cooled with an aftershave.For men whose skin is rather sensitive and delicate, an aftershave with the lowest possible alcohol content should be chosen, as these have a calming effect.
However, if you are more prone to ingrowth or inflammation of the hair follicles, a higher alcohol content should be chosen, as it has a disinfecting function. Before application, however, excess soap residue should be removed and the skin washed off with cold water to close the pores again. However, a perfect shave takes time and the right material.
Take the time you need to reach every corner. The right shaving tool also helps to avoid skin irritation. Use the razor as the manufacturer specifies.
Disposable razors should therefore not be used more than once, as the blades are already much too dull and uneven, so they can cause injury and irritation more quickly.
- Wash your face: If you clean your face before shaving, you prevent dirt and germs from penetrating the freshly shaved skin. It is best to use warm water to open the pores so that the shaving gel can have a better effect later.
From time to time, you can use an exfoliator in addition to your normal facial cleanser, which cleanses the skin even more intensively and protects against ingrown hairs.
- Beard direction: To avoid irritation, shave with the direction of beard growth and not against it.
- Pre-shave products: One of the most important things to remember when shaving is to create a protective barrier between the skin and the razor blades. Such lotions, oils and shaving foams can be purchased in any drugstore and reduce the risk of redness and cuts. For some men, a thick shower gel applied to the skin is sufficient.
- Aftershave: After washing, the stressed skin is cooled with an aftershave.
For men whose skin is rather sensitive and delicate, an aftershave with the lowest possible alcohol content should be chosen as it has a calming effect. However, if you are more inclined to have your hair grow in or if there is an inflammation of the hair follicles, a higher alcohol content should be chosen, as it has a disinfecting function in this case. Before application, however, excess soap residue should be removed and the skin washed off with cold water to close the pores again.
When caring for your hair and scalp, you should make sure to use the right shampoo.
Most men also use their shower gel on their head. This, however, harms the hair and gives them the care they need, so it is best to switch to a shampoo. You should also try to find the right shampoo for your type.
Especially with dry hair it is important to use a shampoo that moisturizes the hair. It is best to avoid high heat such as that generated by blow-drying. With oily hair, a deep cleansing shampoo should be used from time to time.
However, the application should not be too frequent, because the product can dry out the scalp if used too often. Daily intimate hygiene with water and a shower gel as well as changing underwear after washing are highly recommended, as this can prevent too much accumulation of germs. Men with foreskin should also take care to remove smegma, a viscous liquid that develops under the foreskin on sebum, skin scales and bacteria, as thoroughly as possible.
It is even associated with some types of penis cancer. However, if discolorations, unusual odors, pain or discharge occur, this should be clarified by a doctor at an early stage in order to be able to fight venereal diseases, fungi or urinary tract infections as quickly as possible. Every day we all use our hands.
Therefore they should also be regularly moisturized. Hand creams are especially useful in winter. If your skin is too dry, you can also resort to moisturizing soaps, which dry out the skin less and give it back some of its natural, high-fat protective barrier when you wash it.
