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Why Men Should Use Basic Cosmetics

Updated: Jun 1, 2023

Compared to women, men's skin tends to accumulate keratin easily due to loss of moisture, resulting in dull skin. Most men's skin is oily, so the pores are large, hard, and thick, but contrary to expectations, many men have sensitive skin that is weak and sensitive..

Men's daily shaving cuts not only the beard, but also part of the outermost stratum corneum of the skin, so the skin is easy to dry out, and in severe cases, troubles such as dead skin cells occur in the shaved area. In addition, invisible wounds are formed, making it easier for bacteria to penetrate and reducing skin resistance, which can cause inflammation and secondary skin troubles.

The reason why men's skin needs more effort than women's skin is that men's and women's skin is different in all aspects, such as thickness, sebum secretion, and the condition of skin appendages such as hairs and sweat glands in the dermis. Of course, there are men with thin, white, and dry skin, but most of them have a lot of sebum, hair, and sweat, so their skin gets messy easily. In particular, in many cases, even basic cosmetics such as toners and moisturizers are not used, so they are easily exposed to the external harmful environment, and smoking, drinking, and stress can make the skin more tired. In addition, there is a risk of bacterial infection due to wounds caused by shaving, and it is possible that large and small wounds may cause dry and crumbly skin.

Therefore, before shaving, you must wash your face to prevent the growth of germs along with waste and dust. First, open the pores with a steam towel, then shave in the direction of the beard growth, in the order below the ears, under the nose, on the chin, and then on the nape of the neck. The reason why the skin feels soft after shaving is because the dead skin cells are also removed.

After shaving, apply an aftershave toner containing cold water and alcohol. This is because it has a soothing and moisturizing effect on the skin. There are also products that contain alcohol to disinfect wounds, but if your face stings, you should avoid it. If you have particularly sensitive skin, use a cream or gel type aftershave product.

If your skin is dry and has severe dead skin cells that appear white after shaving, apply a moisture-only pack at least twice a week. After shaving, the area around the mouth is often particularly dry. At this time, it is helpful to put lotion on a cotton pad and pack for about 5 minutes.

However, if you don't have the energy to take care of your skin like this or it's cumbersome, you need two things for men's skin care. It's a toner and lotion. When your skin starts to shine, just apply a toner and you've cleaned up the sebum! If white dead skin cells are still visible here and there, use a lotion. Depending on the condition of your skin, if you apply even these two things appropriately, it can be said that it is enough for you who have difficulty managing your skin.

Just one thing to note! If you want to keep your skin young, it is essential to use a new sunscreen every two months.


hese days, the concept of men's products focuses on delivering an image of an intelligent, soft and sophisticated man, and a storytelling consumption tendency emphasizing masculinity is forming as a new trend.

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