Skin also needs to be taken care of. It’s a part of having a healthy lifestyle. We should be taking care of our skin the way we take care of our bodies.
This is the reason why skincare and other skin secrets have become popularly known. Glowing skin is healthy skin. There are many skincare secrets, products, and routines that are now available on different platforms. There are simple skincare routines, and there are skincare routines that are packed with several different steps.
Nonetheless, the important thing is to find something that would work for you — either skincare routines or a more natural way to keep your skin healthy. Now, people opt for more fresh and glowing skin. Although skincare is usually more appealing to women, men are also becoming more conscious about their skin in this day and age.
Now, for men, how are they able to keep their skin healthy and glowing? Here are some of their secrets:
Find a skincare routine that is suitable for you
Skincare routines usually consist of washing your face, exfoliating, moisturizing, and putting on sunscreen. By doing this, your face is being cleansed and protected.
Cleansing your face
Just like the rest of our bodies, our faces should also be wash every day. This is the most important step of the skincare routine — in the morning and especially before going to bed at night.
By doing this, all the dirt on our faces from everyday exposure to pollution, dust, oil, and other dirt particles are being washed off. A face that is not cleansed is prone to breakouts because the dirt will stick and clog our pores. Simple soap and water can do the job, however, there are soaps that have strong formulation and will cause your skin to dry. For better results, you might want to opt for facial cleansers. Facial cleansers are also much advisable for men who have sensitive skin and prone to breakouts.
Exfoliating your face
Another step in every skincare routine is exfoliating. However, unlike facial cleansing, exfoliating has to be done two to three times a week only because over-exfoliating can also harm your skin. What exfoliating does is that it helps the skin to become fresher since doing this removes the dry skin on our faces. This is another important part of every skincare routine because, without exfoliating, your skin will be left with dead cells which will cause dryness and flakiness.
You will really see the difference when you include exfoliation in your skincare routine. Your skin will become more silky and smooth.
Using moisturizer
When the dead skin cells are removed, it is important that you also take care of the healthy cells on your face, and moisturizing is one of the ways to do that. It will not just make your skin soft, and smooth but it will also lessen the chance of getting any skin problems — dryness, breakouts, and dullness.
This is important especially when living in cold and windy places because cold tends to dry out your skin. When the face is not moisturized this will also cause you to become more prone to having wrinkles.
Using sunscreen
Exposing your skin to too much sunlight can be really harmful. This is the reason why it is important to protect our skin from direct sun exposure. The use of sunscreen has been one of the most advisable ways in doing that.
Some people think that you only need sunscreen when you are going to the beach or will do some sunbathing, but this is wrong. It is important to include sunscreen in your everyday skincare routine because we are being exposed to the sun every day. Sunscreen doesn’t just prevent sunburn but also reduces the possibility of getting skin cancer.
Getting enough sleep
Sleep can do wonders in our bodies. Having enough sleep is often referred to as “beauty sleep”. And that term is true because sleep would not only make us feel good but it will also help us to look even better. Beauty sleep is not just a concept applicable for women, for having enough sleep every night is one of the ways to keep your skin glowing and healthy.
You will be able to see the difference when you didn’t have enough sleep, your skin looks pale and dry. Whereas when you had enough sleep, your skin looks brighter and glowing. Lack of sleep can also be the reason for several skin problems like breakouts and dullness.
Eating healthy
Oily and fatty foods can cause acne. Whereas fruits and vegetables help your skin become more glowing and healthy-looking. Oranges, papaya, lemon, and watermelon are said to be helpful to have young-looking skin.
A healthy diet is surely good for our body and skin. By eating healthy foods, you will be able to avoid wrinkles, dryness, breakouts, and other skin problems. Not just that, it would bring life to your face because you will be more radiant looking. Fruits and vegetables help to bring out the glow that your skin needs in able to look healthy.
Exercising
Again and again, what’s good for your health is also good for your entire body including your skin. Some people may think that exercising is only helpful to keep our body fit, stronger, and healthy, but there is more to exercise than that.
Men who keep working out as part of their everyday routine tend to have more radiant and healthy-looking skin. Constant moving and exercising help your body to have proper blood circulation which makes the nutrients in your body go to the skin. You may notice that after working out your face is more reddish, glowing, and better-looking right? That is because of that proper blood circulation.
By working out, you don’t have to avail of a gym membership. There are several ways to do work out nowadays — online, there are a variety of Youtube videos or applications that have guided everyday workouts. There are also several platforms to buy workout equipment — you just need to be more resourceful. You can lift weights at home, run, walk, or any workout that would work for you. The important thing is you are moving.
In relation to working out and eating healthy, there are several foods that you can keep in your diet when you are working out — mostly healthy carbohydrates and protein especially when you are lifting weights.
Staying hydrated
Water is not only good for our health but also good for the skin. Proper hydration is important in keeping a healthy and glowing face. It gets rid of all the toxins in our body including our skin. When you are properly hydrated, your skin becomes more radiant and healthy-looking.
Aside from that, you will be able to avoid having wrinkles that make us look older. So, if you want healthy and young-looking skin, make sure to always keep yourself hydrated.
