Men's Issues
Men And Their Skin: Not That Tough After All
By Sharon Bell
Jan 20, 2008

Men will usually evade the idea that they need proper skin care. Might as well admit it, the oozing testosterone in your body tell you that you are made up of some unbreakable material, which makes you impervious to anything that can damage the skin. Well, skin experts will be a little bit more in-your-face today as they tell you that your skin experience the same catastrophes as women do.

The aging process and pollutants in the environment are two of the biggest factors that start off your skin's deterioration. And that machismo thing you have been feeding your mind all these years can do nothing about it. So instead of persisting on the idea that your skin is indestructible, you better take a look at how you can better care for your skin.

First things first; you should know that a man's skin is very sensitive. If you don't believe it, try scratching your skin very lightly, you will notice dry lines and redness on the trail of your fingernails. Dryness and redness are indicators that you have sensitive skin; therefore, you are not that tough after all.

A large percentage of the male population experiences certain forms of skin sensitivity. Not that you are born with it, it's just that your lifestyle make things worse for your skin. Your choice of food, smoking, too much alcohol, and the general lack of exercise in most men are all stacked up against the skin. Ignoring your skin is not just a matter of disregarding your overall wellness; it reflects your neglect for your social relationships as well.

Now What?

If you decide to embrace the light, your skincare regimen must start with saying goodbye to all the bad habits that can damage your skin. If you are able to do this, then everything else that follows is a walk down the hill.

Drink Plenty Of Water

Remember the time when you were still on your school's football varsity team? You drank a lot of sports energy drink each game and, every time, your thirst just didn't disappear. Now that you are older, you have to do the exact same thing; no not the football varsity part, but the drinking part.

Drinking plenty of water or any other healthful fluids can help in moisturizing your skin. Moisture is the one thing that your skin can live without. Experts say, you have to drink around 8 to 12 glasses of water everyday for your skin to flush out harmful toxins.

Exfoliate Your Skin

All the ugly spots on your face and elsewhere are visible mainly because of the dead cells on your skin's surface. Exfoliation will help you get rid of old and dead skin cells while allowing a new and smoother layer to appear. A newer skin surface will make you look more handsome and younger too.

Take Supplements

Having great skin should start from within. But you can not possibly nourish your skin on proper diet alone. You need to boost the supply of minerals and nutrients that feed your skin; by taking supplements like vitamins E and C, you help your skin become more elastic and resistant to antioxidants.

Shun The Sun

Men love the outdoors, and that means lots of sunshine. But remember that over exposure to sunlight can prematurely age your skin. Worse, it can allow unsightly spots and blemishes to appear on your skin. So, to avoid skin problems you better start protecting yourself from the sun. Various sun blocks and sunscreens can help you minimize the effects of sunlight on your skin.

Truly, if you want to become a better man, you need to start taking care of your skin. Apart from the basic skin care steps described above, there are also products which you can use to improve your skin. For age spots and other blemishes, apply products like Lumnaderm. For more information, you can click on www.lumnaderm.com.