When it comes to skin care, the first and foremost thing to do is to know your skin type. Skin types vary dramatically from men to men. Some men have oily while others have dry skin, some have sensitive skin and others have normal. There are many other skin types’ as well that are common in men. Mostly men have oily skin as opposed to women who mostly have sensitive skin. Knowing you skin type is really important for treating your skin properly. Oily skin is most common in men and is generally characterized by large pores, few wrinkles, oil and dirt etc. Skin is usually thick and shiny if you have an oily skin. Dry skin is characterized by small pores, which are generally invisible to naked eye, few lines near eye region and droplets on the lip region. Skin is generally thin and grayish in color. Sensitive skin is generally not that common in men but it can be really problematic especially during shave and as a result of direct sunlight. Sensitive skin is generally dry and thin and it reacts adversely to cosmetics, shaving, sun and wind. Once you know you skin type, it gets easier to treat your skin easily and properly.

Cleansing is really important for skin care in men. As most men have oily skin, so water soluble cleansers are generally preferred. It helps to remove the oil, dirt and pollutants from the skin and helps in preventing pore clogging. Cleansing should be done at least once every day even if you have a dry skin and it is preferred to do it twice a day if you have oily or sensitive skin. Baby soap is a good choice for you for cleansing if you have a sensitive skin.

Shaving is an important aspect of men’s skin care. Shaving cream, foam and after shave lotions are one on the most important skin care products for men. It is really important to choose the right products for your skin for proper skin care. If you have a sensitive skin, you should prefer shaving gel rather than shaving cream. Your aftershave lotion should have sunlight protection because sensitive skin reacts adversely to sunlight. Similarly, if you have oily skin then you should use an astringent aftershave rather than lotion based aftershave. There aren’t many precautions needed, as far as shaving is concerned, if you have dry or normal skin. Razors are also an important component of shaving. You should always use good quality razors and you should also need to know how to use them properly before shaving. Swivel-head razors are a good choice since they are known to cause less cuts and can be used on sensitive skin without any problem. You can use any razor for dry or normal skin but you should be cautious about the use of after shave lotion if you have dry skin. There are a number of good aftershave lotions available for dry skin that are rich in moisturizing components like aloe vera, allantoin, panthenol and chamomil.

Besides cleansers and shaving, there are a number of other skin care products available for men. Face and body wash lotions are quite common these days. Shampoos, hair gels, and deodorants are other common products for men’s body.