Nobody escapes the wrath of age—even men. Taking care of the skin isn’t only a women’s thing but also a men’s thing. At twenty years old, the body may experience a reduction in collagen production, causing the skin to appear thinner and less resilient. In effect, people may start to exhibit early signs of aging even before they hit the quarter-life crisis. Besides genetics, another factor that encourages sped-up aging is a person’s lifestyle. Too much exposure to the sun, smoking, drinking alcohol, and not enough sleep contribute to thinner and less supple skin. However, technology made necessary discoveries on how to prolong a youthful glow even when the skin isn’t producing enough substances to stay young. One of the...
In the world of skincare and grooming, there are certain practices that hold a status of essentiality above all else because of the difference they make. As dermatologists continue to delve deeper into the physiology of the skin and understand how it works, it becomes even clearer that the secret to clear skin lies in various parts of a routine. From toning and adding serums to cleansing and regular derma appointments, there are all sorts of tasks that definitely make a difference in one way or another. For guys like us, it’s already well-established that we need to follow the same practices as women do because the effect of a good skincare routine (and all its involved steps) is unisex....
Shaving is an excellent way to change up someone’s looks. Although it is an unconventional practice, especially for women, the act of cutting the hair using a razor or a blade is a very familiar task for men. However, despite its benefits, shaving also poses risks of injuring the skin due to various reasons. Razor burn is a skin irritation characterized by red, burning, and itching bumps. The condition only appears after shaving. It is also a type of contact dermatitis, and anyone can get it from careless shaving. Signs of Razor Burns Razor burns are not the same as razor bumps. However, people often use the terms interchangeably. If razor burns cause a stinging and burning sensation, razor bumps...
Nowadays, the penultimate sign for a boy turning into a man can be interpreted in all sorts of different ways. For some, this critical moment takes place when one gets their first non-awkward crest of facial hair. To others, one officially becomes a man when they move out of their parent’s home and live on their own. And for a select few, it can be the moment they successfully defend a friend or themselves on the street against hooligans at the bar or club. While growing older can bear different experiences for all kinds of men, there are certain moments where most—if not all—males witness personal growth. One such example of an event that solidifies boys becoming men, in particular,...
Skincare for men used to be a taboo topic typically swept under the rug. Current society has begun to realize that healthy skin looks good on men just as it does with women, thus, the surge in skincare products that cater to men's unique skin requirements. It's time to brush up on the top six grooming tips for men to keep your skin healthy, whether you're new to the world of skincare or have been washing your face with a bar of soap for years. Cleanse Often Men's skin is typically more oily than women's, leading to long-term acne after puberty and, if the incorrect treatments are used, dryness, itching, or flaking. When you wash (which you should do at...
