Summer skin care for men before and after 30 years has its own characteristics. Yes, men also need to take care of themselves, if they do not want to really look at their 50s at 50 years old. Care in adolescence, when the skin is full of acne, can be considered a necessary measure. But at a young and mature age, when 'necessity' gradually degrades into 'at will', many men give up on it, because in Russia, as is customary, well-groomed means a loafer, 'metrosexual' or even worse. Such conservatism, to put it mildly, is erroneous, because with an abundance of means to control the dermis and with an increase in the duration of an active life, it is not only indecent, but also stupid to look like an ancient old man at 50-60 years old. And stupidity is not a sign of strength, but of weakness.
Feature of male skin – low sensitivity to negative (wind, sun, low / high temperatures) environmental influences. However, there is a chasm between 'low sensitivity' and 'insensitivity'. Men's skin, like women's skin, suffers from chapping, gas pollution and ultraviolet radiation. It's just that in a woman, obvious changes occur relatively quickly, while men change slowly, but no less surely.
Men's skin ages more slowly than women's skin, but after 50 changes it is no longer hidden
And so that one day, when you 'hit' 50, during your morning shave, you suddenly do not look at yourself with different eyes and be horrified, read this article and think about it.
Features of young and mature skin in men
Men are not only a beard and mustache, it is also a lump of hormones that affect the dermis. It is testosterone in adolescence that is the catalyst for the appearance of acne on the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. Over time, the hormonal background levels off, and the problem goes down in history.
Men from 20 to 30 years old, unlike teenagers, practically do not face obvious problems requiring skin care. Dermatologists attribute this to the fact that at this age the sebaceous glands produce a sufficient amount of 'natural cream', which gives the face a well-groomed and blooming look. The arsenal of young people's shelves in the bathroom comes down to a minimalist 'gentleman's' set – toothpaste, soap, foam and shaving lotion.
Burning after shaving is a sign that it is time to take extra care of your skin
The first signals that you need to take care of yourself more carefully begin to come after thirty. For example, one day you find that you can no longer brutally shave and wash your face with soap alone – there is a burning sensation, dryness and tightness of the face. This means that care products such as foam or lotion are ALREADY a must for you. Negative sensations appear due to a decrease in the production of natural fat. The sebaceous glands do not work as actively as at a young age, which makes skin care an obligatory daily routine.
Summer skin care
Although young skin in men already has excellent natural protective properties, when exposed to sunlight, the sebaceous glands begin to secrete more sebum, which can clog pores. The result is acne.
To avoid this, it is important to wash your face with soap or specialized foam every morning and evening. Additionally, after a shower, the skin of the face and neck can be wiped with an antibacterial tonic, which will completely remove the problem of acne from the agenda.
Sunscreen is essential even if you just go outside in summer
Do not neglect sun protection. Sunblock is not a bliss, but a lifeline for those who do not want to face a sunburn tomorrow or the more fatal consequences of unprotected contact with the sun. Agree, coming to a board of directors or a quarterly meeting with a red, flaky nose is not very cool, bosses and colleagues will definitely not appreciate it.
In stores, men can find products with varying degrees of protection; on a tube with creams, it is indicated by numbers immediately after the letters SPF. Dermatologists for everyday use advise the use of products with a degree of protection from 4 to 10 SPF. In addition to these designations, the Latin letters PPD should be on the tube or bottle of sunscreen. The abbreviation indicates the presence of an additional filter that prevents the development of cancer cells on the skin.
Sun protection intensity infographic
As with washing their face, men need to apply sunscreen every day before going outside. You need to cover your back, arms, chest, ears and nose with sunscreen – these body parts are the first to burn in the open sun.
Thus, a 'gentleman's' set for men under 30 should contain, in addition to toothpaste, soap, foam and shaving lotion, sunscreen and antibacterial tonics or foam. The general formula for care can be boiled down to two points: washing your face in the morning and in the evening, as well as applying sunscreen to exposed areas of the body before going outside.
Summer care for mature skin
Already after 30 years, the quality of the sebaceous glands begins to decline, the skin ceases to receive natural protection in the required amount. Therefore, the previous 'gentleman's' set should be replenished with a nourishing cream containing tocopherol, popularly known as vitamin E. This substance is a universal cellular antioxidant.
Mature skin needs to not only be cleansed, but also nourished
The main principle of skin care in the summer for men after 30 years can be expressed in two words – cleansing and nutrition. The dermis is especially in need of nutrition, since under the influence of sunlight it loses moisture and begins to dry. A nourishing cream with vitamins will help fight dryness. When choosing a tube, pay attention to the composition, it is important that vitamin E (tocopherol) goes in the first line. It is better to apply the cream twice a day (morning and evening) on clean skin immediately after washing.
Sunscreens in your 30s are still trending – you need to use them daily. It should be applied to the skin not only in front of the beach, but also before leaving the house, especially if you are planning a long walk in the fresh air.
Only male means, only hardcore
Life develops in such a way that sooner or later a woman will honor the apartment of almost any man with her permanent stay. Place on the dressing table will begin to treacherously shrink, and behind all these bubbles and flasks, the ascetic 'gentleman's' set will finally be lost. You may have a treacherous thought: 'since this is all already there, and it seems to help my beloved, why not use this practically inexhaustible resource for your own purposes (secretly from colleagues and friends, of course)'?
Women's skin care products are not suitable for men
The insidiousness lies in the fact that girls' skin care products have a softer and more gentle composition, because the female dermis is gentle and sensitive. Sadly, your girlfriend will rather use your resources, because harsh male formulations will moisturize and nourish better.
What do we end up with
They are greeted by clothes. For all the intolerance of Russian men to self-care, this saying does not lose its relevance. A presentable appearance for a man is a ticket to the world of high posts and good earnings, so skin care in summer is not a sign of weakness, but the usual adequacy and practicality.
No matter what anyone says, absolutely anyone wants to look young and fresh even in old age. This is a simple and natural desire, so you should not be a conservative and snob – in 30 years it will definitely not decorate you.
