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Gentlemen, this is your secret guide on how to make and keep your face perfect all year round. Plus, all of this can be done in under ten minutes!
WASH:
It's important to remove all dirt and debris that gets built up on your face on a daily basis. If you don't cleanse every day, you will eventually produce clogged pores which will result in pimples, black heads, white heads, oily skin, dry skin, etc. try to cleanse morning and night. If you can't wash your face twice a day, once will do!
So try to cleanse morning and night, but if you can't wash your face twice a day, once will do! The more you keep up with your skin, the less damage control you'll have to do later.
We all have different skin types so its important that you find the products that work best for you. I have narrowed the hundreds of options down to just a few. Also try to find products that are both fragrance- and oil-free.
1) Nivea for Men Double Action Face Wash- $4.27
2) Aveeno Active Naturals Men's Face Wash- $5.47
3) Gillette Fusion ProSeries Irritation Defense Soothing Face Wash- $4.97
4) Stayclear Daily Facial Scrub- $3.82
5) Cetaphil or Equate Fragrance Free Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Cleanser- $4.00-$6.00
EXFOLIATE:
Exfoliating removes all dead skin cells and fights breakouts. You MUST exfoliate your face at least ONCE a week! Here are different products that you can use to exfoliate your face.
1) AXE ContrOil Oily Skin Face Scrub- $4.78
2) Gillette Fusion ProSeries Thermal Scrub- $5.97
3) Stayclear Daily Facial Scrub- $3.82
TONE:
Toning is done after you wash your face because even after you wash it, you leave residue behind. That's where the toner comes in--to removes this residue. This will ensure super clean pores so all your hard work was not in vain!
Toner also preps the skin, like a sponge, to suck up any moisturizer or medication you put on your skin next. Simply put some on a cotton ball and wipe entire face (neck last).
1) Witch hazel of any brand is my favorite and the cheapest! It can be found at any drug store!
2) Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner- $6.47
3) Neutrogena Triple-Action Toner Oil-Free Acne Stress Control- $6.97
4) Sea Breeze Astringent Original Formula- $3.97
MOISTURIZE:
Always moisturize your skin after it gets wet. Moisturizer protects your skin from harmful rays and bacteria. It also nourishes it to keep it healthy and kissable : ). Choose a moisturizer with SPF 30 or higher! If your moisturizer doesn't have SPF, then use sunscreen on top.
Cetaphil, Clearasil, Equate, Gillete are the top brands I would recommend. It's especially important that each person finds the moisturizer that works best for them. Again, I recommend one that's oil-free and fragrance-free.
SHAVING:
When shaving, a razor with moisture strips can help soothe your skin. Shave with the grain--not against it. While going against the grain can provide a closer shave, it also leads to ingrown hairs and getting cut.
Additionally, a razor with more than one blade will give a closer shave, and always use shaving cream and aftershave if possible. Once finished shaving, continue with your regular facial routine.
BONUS:
Oxy Exfoliating Body Scrub Acne Treatment- $4.78
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Spray- $7.00
Both of these products help refresh the skin on your back, chest, and shoulders to stay breakout-free all year long! This is great--especially after perspiring!!!
I hope this helped some of you men looking to make the next step towards perfect skin for half the price and time! Which products do you get (or which does your sweetie get for you)?Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email: princesskamillah@hotmail.com
❤ XOXO ❤
