Men as a species have evolved, and to their credit, they are not far behind their fairer counterpart as far as grooming is concerned.
Has it gone unnoticed? Not, if you keep a tab on the market.
Male grooming accessories have captured a market revenue of $30 million.' Just for Men' & 'Only for Men' can be seen in any departmental beauty section.
Stub managementStub grooming is an important chore for any man who looks into a mirror. It takes a while before most of us think that we have mastered it. Just like our genes, every man's facial hair has its own personality. It takes nurture, nourishment and a sense of timing to get a perfect shave or stub.
Many dermatologists are of the view that every shave involves only about 25 – 30 % of hair and the rest is dead cells and dirt particles. This makes the case for a perfectly soaked skin prior to shaving because the chances are that some unwanted and healthy skin tissues might be shaved. So, guys get your
shaving oil on to prevent that daily erosion.
What about
aftershaves? Should they be considered just an aromatic addition to your daily shaving routine? Not if you have read the ingredient list of good brands like
Baxter of California,
Clubman Pinaud, and
DR Harris.
Apart from acting as an antiseptic and moisturizer, a medically-correct aftershave lotion is intended to close up pores. But chose your aftershave with care and avoid alcohol-based ones that put your skin on fire.
Moisturizing & Massage – For Men OnlyMoisturizers are not for men, many of us would opine. Let's move on and explore.
Apart from a thicker exterior layer, there is not a whole lot of difference between a man and a woman's skin.
So, if your wife feels the need to moisturize her skin, would it hurt your ego to adopt some good
skin-friendly habits from her?
Any dermatologist will tell you that one of the major chemical actions behind aging is the oxidation of free radicals. So our simple logic tells us that any skin lotion with antioxidants will act as a good defensive system against the oxidation process. This applies equally to John or Jane.
Still, some simple rules of thumb won't be out of place here:
- Moisturize the right areas. The texture of an oily skin can take a beating if moisturizers are applied.
- The best movement for moisturizer application is an upward circular or elliptical motion. This not only rejuvenates your skin cells but also helps them absorb the moisture better.
- Eyes are fragile. Avoid the skin surrounding the eyes, as they are 20 times thinner than your facial skin, leaving them highly vulnerable to any harsh massaging.
- It makes a lot of skin-sense to select oil-based moisturizers for dry skin and oil-free ones for oily skin.
- Our fingertips are better than the best massager in the market, so utilize their services at all times. They will also thank you since they are idle most of the time.
Tip of the HairA crown of healthy hair completes the frame for a well groomed male. But more often than not, hair gets the thin treatment, which in the long run depletes the scalp of hair nutrients. One thing is certain: your hair doesn't like experimentation.
Some tips which your hair follicles might enjoy:
- Condition your dry hair. A conditioner is a great friend for dry and thin hair. If you have to choose a shampoo, a creamy moisturizing shampoo will do the trick.
- Clear it for an oily bunch. A clear shampoo (non-oily) will be apt for oily hair and –unless you have a long, tangling sort of hair– conditioning shouldn't be in your to-do list.
Most of us would fall in the above categories unless there is space for a comb in your life.
