We see a lot of online skin care guides for men, but we found this one to have some particularly interesting tips. Who knew we should be taking the tissue test?
The tissue test
The key to picking the best products for your face is knowing your skin type. And here’s an easy way to ID it:
Wash your face with a mild cleanser like Cetaphil, pat dry, and wait five minutes. Then hold a facial tissue to your face for a few minutes, and observe: If it’s bone dry, you’re probably on the dry-to-sensitive side. If there’s oil on it, you’re oily, and if it’s just a little moist, you’re somewhere in between—combination. Choose a cleanser accordingly.
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Get your own stuff
Men and women’s skin were not created equal. “Men have a tendency to have more oil glands in their skin and just tougher skin in general,” says Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in Washington, D.C. Men’s lines have been formulated specifically to take that on.
Commit to two-a-days
Washing your face morning and night helps keep your skin at its peak. But just splashing with water is fine in the morning, if you find cleansing twice leaves you dry.
Use benzoyl peroxide for acne
Benzoyl peroxide is specially suited for oily and acne-prone skin, as it unclogs pores, kills zit-causing bacteria. And make sure you replace it at least every two years. If it’s any older, it becomes less and less effective. If benzoyl peroxide isn’t working for you, try a skin care product with sulfur. It’s antibacterial, reduces redness, and soothes the skin’s surface.
Exfoliate two to three times a week
Rub on, then rinse off an exfoliating face wash just before shaving to clear off any dead skin cells that could cause an uneven shave, ingrowns, or more of a chance of cutting yourself. If you’re trying to keep your skin care regimen as limited as possible opt for a glycolic face wash that lightly exfoliates as you cleanse. Just make sure you use it before shaving, or just at night—use it afterward, and it could sting.
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