Any gel, oil, liquid, or other substance placed on your face post-shave is considered aftershave. Many people treat it as a full-on ritual, and it has found its way to most men’s skin care routines. There is no harm in aftershave being applied for either the soothing or disinfection of your skin, and it may actually be the best face product for men. That said, certain aftershaves can have certain toxicity and/or be entirely harmful to skin. Read on to learn more about aftershave including good and bad ingredients as well as whether it has uses outside of shaving. What Are the Benefits of Aftershave? Aftershave has several benefits, and a chunk of it involves the ingredients. For the most...
Face moisturizer for men used to be taboo for many since skincare was mostly targeted towards females. Now, there is no room for old-fashioned gender roles since your complexion can be just as prone to imperfections unless taken care of properly. However, you may not be convinced about its benefits. You could also be hesitant to lather things on your skin since it may be your first time. Use this article as your guide to better look after yourself. Why Should Men Moisturize Their Skin? Moisturizer products for men often refer to beard oil/cream, hand lotion, face cream, and other skincare items designed to keep different areas of the body hydrated. Drinking water and using mild soap can help with...
Shaving is not an uncommon practice. For most men, it’s the quickest and easiest way to eliminate unwanted hair. The problem is that this causes many men to think they might have found the perfect routine and what it should be. Typically, once they are done with shaving, they would apply another product onto their face to ensure that the skin remains in good condition. Before you start putting random products on your face, you should know that aftershave should be applied right after you finish shaving. If you are used to applying just anything you grab without thinking about it, whether it is cologne or other products, you might need to rethink your choices. This article will talk about...
Understanding the secret to men’s skincare means knowing what type of skin you have and how it reacts to certain substances and environments. While most say it is primarily a vanity exercise, in reality, it is about listening to your body’s needs as outer imperfections manifest from underlying issues. Also, it can impact your self-confidence, affecting your social skills. Furthermore, the skin is the largest organ of the human body, so you have to take care of it since not doing so can affect your quality of life. For instance, it can be a distraction at work to keep scratching your cheeks due to a feeling of dryness that cannot be addressed even with a good moisturizer. To resolve this...
Living as a man nowadays can be nothing short of difficult: you’re expected to have the hygiene of a germaphobe, have the fortitude of a Viking, possess the looks of an Adonis, and maintain the confidence of an icon. While it is true that women have it harder than men do, it can be difficult to be a guy as well because society places a whole lot of pressure to be strong, bold, and confident as our predecessors were. However, these expectations can also be wrong to some extent, particularly in terms of giving the wrong mindset and instilling incorrect notions about “masculinity.” When we talk about incorrect notions, we’re referring to concepts and mantras such as “boys don’t cry”...
