Cosmetics for men: what cosmetologist patients usually want to know about

Facial and hand care is gradually ceasing to be an exclusively hygienic procedure for men, a well-groomed appearance is beginning to be highly valued even in a purely male world, and therefore representatives of the stronger sex are increasingly turning to cosmetologists for facial skin care procedures and for advice on how to do it at home. Let's try together with estet-portal.com  formulate the most frequently asked questions about the care of a man's face and answer them.

Why is men's skincare special?

One of the features of male skin is the large number of small blood vessels coming close to the surface. Because of this, in the process of shaving from traumatization with a sharp blade, pinpoint wounds and hemorrhages, tiny microcracks, invisible to the eye, often appear on the skin – the cause of possible inflammation and dryness of the skin. This should be taken into account when choosing cosmetics for men when caring for skin after shaving.

The skin of a man is objectively denser than that of a woman by about 30%. There are more collagen fibers in its structure, the stratum corneum is thicker.

These factors determine high resistance not only to daily shaving, but also to adverse external conditions – wind, frost, changes in temperature and humidity. However, the roughness of skin tissues can turn into an unpleasant side – any scars and scars on dense skin look more convex and distinct. In addition, age wrinkles on such skin appear much later than in women, but they are more pronounced, deeper – no anti-aging cream is able to cope with them, so you need to take preventive measures and use special cosmetics for men.

Does men's skin need specific care, and in what cases can it be dispensed with?

Most often, men believe that their skin does not need special care at all. Their communication with a cosmetologist is limited to the stage of juvenile acne, and after solving this problem, they most often close the issue of caring for skin. However, men should be reminded that their sebaceous glands on the skin of the face are very active – this helps keep the skin well hydrated, but also leaves the risk of developing acne much higher than in women.

The increased sensitivity of the skin of the face to frost, wind and other environmental troubles can also become a reason for going to the doctor. In this case, we are usually talking about an increased tendency of the skin to trauma, and it requires a special cosmetic approach.

At what age should a man start caring for his skin?

Usually, up to 30 years, if we are not talking about problematic skin or increased skin trauma, when a special approach and an individual care program are required, it is enough for a man to use a special washing gel – morning and evening and tonic. Usually this is enough, since the sebaceous glands of a man are quite up to the task of softening, moisturizing and protecting the skin. If a man is going to be exposed to hot sun and salt water for an extended period of time, a moisturizer may be recommended for this period, but it is not recommended for permanent use as it may cause unwanted blockage of the skin pores.

Before prescribing a gel and tonic, it is imperative to ask a man about possible allergies, conduct a sensitivity test, so that cosmetic skin care  did not harm or distract the patient from the good intentions of caring for the skin.

If the skin is prone to rashes, special cosmetics are selected for problem skin containing non-aggressive acids, plant extracts, and vitamins. The task of such care –

• normalize skin pH,
• tone her up,
• exfoliate and antiseptic effect,
• regulate the secretion of the sebaceous glands.

After 30 years, the properties of male skin gradually change. Its protective mechanisms work weaker, the secretory activity of the sebaceous glands decreases. Men usually complain about the feeling of tightness and dryness of the skin, which means it's time for more serious care. From now on, you can wash your face with just water, and not with a special gel, but after washing your face, you need to apply a moisturizer. The cream may contain vitamins, peptides, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and other useful components – depending on the specific problems of the patient. Cosmetics for men should be with a very light texture, quickly absorbed and have a pleasant aroma. It is advisable to convince the man to start using a similar special tool for the area around the eyes.

If necessary, if the feeling of dryness persists, the cream is applied in the morning and evening. Well-groomed face will add periodic procedures with peelings and masks. Such skin care will allow the face to look young and fresh for many years.