find out how to take care of your skin

Sensitive

This skin type is very delicate and often gets irritated after using a product.

Normal

This skin type is clear and does not need any special care.

Dry

This skin type is flaky or rough and often itches a lot.

Oily

This skin type is bright and greasy due to excess oil produced by your oil glands.

Combination

This skin type is a combination of both oily and dry skin, i.e. dry in some areas and oily in others.

Dry skin

Your skin may lose its moisture and become dry due to many factors like pollution, weather changes, stress, medical conditions, occupation, etc.

The key is to restore the hydration of your skin.

• Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
• Follow a good skincare routine that includes applying moisturiser multiple times a day.
• Try to cover your face while going out or adjust your home temperature/humidity to make the air cool or moist.

Problems while shaving

Razor burn is one of the most common skin problems in men. It leads to rashes, bumps, irritated skin and in some cases, acne (pimples) too. If you are too casual while shaving, you can have long-term side effects on your skin.

To avoid the discomfort of razor burn, start shaving smarter. Here are some useful tips:

• Before shaving, always wash your face with warm water.
• Use sharp and clean blades.
• Sterilise and change your blades regularly.
• Use high-quality shaving cream.
• Shave in short strokes in the opposite direction of hair growth.
• After shaving, apply an aftershave lotion containing aloe or vitamin E to help reduce irritation.

Dark Circles

You might experience puffy eyes and under-eye bags due to poor diet, lack of sleep and exercise, and stress.

If you want to rid of dark circles, try:

• Drinking plenty of water.
• Exercising regularly.
• Managing your stress better.
• Eating happy and healthy food.
• Getting enough sleep.

Oily skin

Your skin can get oily also as sebum (oil) production is naturally higher in men, as compared to women. Although higher sebum production keeps your skin hydrated, it can make your skin greasy, which can lead to other skin problems like acne.

Solution:

• To remove excess sebum from your skin, wash your face with water at regular intervals.
• Use wet wipes also to wipe off the sebum.
• Watch your diet and reduce deeply fried and junk food as they can also contribute to higher sebum production.
• Apply a moisturizer that helps in controlling oil on your skin.

Acne

Men are prone to acne too. There are many reasons why you can have pimples, ranging from poor diet to hormonal imbalances. Acne develops when your hair follicles get clogged with sebum and dirt. It can also get infected with bacteria which can complicate your acne.

For mild cases of acne, you can:

• Wash your face 2-3 times a day
• Change your diet
• Maintain personal hygiene

Remember, everyone’s skin is different. There is no “one size fits all” solution for skin problems in men. If you are unsure of your skin type and condition or if home remedies are not benefiting you, consult your doctor. Your skin condition may be a sign of any underlying medical condition that requires immediate attention.