Simplified Best Skincare Routine for Men
Skincare Routine for Men: Long gone are the days when beauty and skin care products were limited to women. The modern man is as conscious of the need to not just look good and youthful but also stay healthy and feel good.
With the market now flooded with a whole lot of skin care products that cater to men specifically, finding the perfect one suited to your skin type and concerns can be as intimidating for men (if not more) as for women. This is a quick guide for men who are looking out for simple and effective ways that can be integrated into their busy lifestyles to maintain healthy skin and hair.
Why do men need a skincare routine anyway?
- Your skin is the largest organ in your body and is a sign of how healthy you are on the inside.
- A good skincare routine keeps your skin healthy, improves skin texture and prevents problems like acne breakouts and skin infections.
- Helps prevent skin tanning, irritation, redness and uneven skin tone.
- Staves off premature wrinkling of skin which can make you look older than you are.
- Men’s skin also is much more exposed to pollution and environmental toxins. This makes the skin look dull and feel coarse if the skin is not cleansed periodically and properly.
- Since the area around hair follicles in general produces more oil, men suffer from acne breakouts in the beard and chin area. Shaving over the acne only leads to aggravation of the condition.
- Last but not the least, taking care of yourself every day helps to de-stress and makes you feel more confident and happy about yourself.
Best Skincare Routine for Men
It goes without saying that a healthy diet which includes 2-3 liters of water, fruits, vegetables and loads of fiber along with regular exercise is imperative for keeping your skin and body absolutely fit. Drinking a glass of warm water with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of honey first thing in the morning keeps your skin clear and glowing.
Some might argue that their lifestyle is too busy and schedule too tight to find time for any kind of skincare routine. Others might find it a task to try out different kinds of skincare products available in the market to zero-in on something that works for them. But what if we told you that even a consistent 2-minute routine with a minimal number of skincare products can completely change the way you look? Whatever your skin type--normal skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin or combination skin--this skin care routine can be a game changer for you. Moreover, you don't need to spend big bucks or spend hours at a salon to look your best.
The most basic skin care routine for men includes 3 basic steps: Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing(CTM). This simple routine is the Holy Grail for keeping all skin issues at bay and giving you great results.
Choose any of the following routines that you can incorporate in your lifestyle easily, depending on your mood and time available. With the routines that we have created, you can get the benefits of Ayurveda-recommended elaborate process of pack (lepa) application or Haldi ubtan in just 2 minutes everyday. A routine which caters to your skin concerns in a busy hectic time schedule when you are juggling work, family, friends, passions and interests.
ONE-Product CTM
Cleansing: Cleaning your skin thoroughly removes the buildup of dust, grime, dead skin cells, pollutants, bacteria etc. from your face and makes it look radiant and healthy. It prevents inflammation and acne that occurs because of this accumulation of oil and dirt on your skin.
Take a few drops of the oil on a cotton ball and wipe your face clean with it for deep-pore cleansing. Splash your face with lukewarm water. Do not use hot water to wash your skin as it dries out your skin.
Tone and Moisturizing: Massage your moist face lightly with a few more drops of the Moisturizing face and body oil and you're good to go. The Turmeric oil not only hydrates and tones your skin but also acts as a mild sunscreen and protects the skin.
TWO-Product CTM
Cleansing: Choose from the range of Parama Naturals cleansers - The soap-free cleanser Ubtan powder or the handmade, cold-processed soaps as a facial cleanser to wash off dirt, grime and excess oil from your skin. Hypoallergenic and pH-balanced, these soaps remove impurities, hydrate and nourish your skin without stripping it of its natural oils.
Tone and Moisturize: Use a few drops of Parama Naturals Turmeric or Turmeric-Lite face and Body oil to tone and moisturize your face and neck. Massage the oil into your skin using your fingertips with upward strokes to lift and tighten your skin. Try the Turmeric-Lavender variant as well.
This routine will take hardly 2 minutes of your precious time yet is as effective as following an elaborate one.
THREE Product CTM
Cleansing : Wash your face with any of the Parama Naturals' cleansers - The soap-free cleanser Ubtan powder or the handmade, cold-processed soaps range of soaps to get rid of accumulated dust, grime and excess sebum.
Toning: Toning is essential for soothing your skin, minimizing the appearance of your pores, hydrating, refreshing and tightening your skin. It also cleans out any impurities left out after cleansing.
Add a few drops of Parama Naturals Turmeric Essential oil to some rose water or aloe vera gel and apply it on your face with a cotton ball to refresh and tone your skin. This toner is excellent for treating enlarged pores, acne and also for uplifting your mood with its mild, earthy fragrance. You can also make more of this DIY toner(enough to last a week) and store it in the refrigerator in a spray bottle. So, whenever you feel tired and your skin looks dull, just spritz this cool toner all over your face to refresh your skin and mood.
Moisturize: Using a good moisturizer after a bath, shave or exfoliation is vital for healthy skin. Moisturizing keeps your skin hydrated and keeps dryness-related issues at bay. A layer of moisturizer over your skin protects your skin from the harsh effects of the environment too. Massage your face with a few drops of Turmeric or Turmeric-Lite Moisturizing Face and Body oil to soften, hydrate and nourish your skin. This turmeric oil also soothes your skin post shaving and acts as an antiseptic for all nicks and cuts as well.
Whichever of the above three routines you choose, if followed consistently and preferably twice a day(morning and evening), will be greatly beneficial for your skin's health and appearance.
Weekend special--Whenever you find a little extra time to pamper your skin further(especially over the weekend), you can add and a couple of extra steps to your regular CTM routine. An Ayurvedic herbal steam bath regulates internal water metabolism in your skin. It also allows pores to open up to allow cleansing and absorption of nutrients, thus reducing the degeneration of skin. Steaming also offers a natural glow to your skin and improves blood circulation. Parama Naturals Enriching Exfoliator and Body Scrub can be used as a nourishing face mask (ubtan) to get a natural glow on the skin. After cleansing your skin, apply parama Naturals Ubtan all over your face and neck. Wash it off after 10 minutes with lukewarm water. Now mix 2 drops of turmeric essential oil in a steamer or a deep bowl of hot water and steam your face for 5 minutes. Pat dry your skin and moisturize as usual.
Other Grooming Essentials for Men
Parama Naturals Nourishing Hair Oil: If you have an oily skin, you are most probably bothered by blackheads and acne as well. A daily skin care routine for men with Parama Natural products keeps oil secretion in check. The turmeric helps prevent skin infections that can occur due to acne.
Another factor that can cause acne is dandruff or an oily scalp. Parama Naturals Nourishing hair oil prevents dandruff, controls hair fall and nourishes your hair and scalp apart from keeping them groomed. So if you suffer from acne due to hair and scalp issues, focus on treating your scalp too.
Zingiber Body Oil: Settling inflamed acne and for a relaxed sleep which is so important for radiant and healthy skin.
Parama Naturals Turmeric Night Repair Oil: Apply daily at bedtime as an under eye cream to get rid of puffy and tired eyes and to clarify undereye dark circles too.
Parama Naturals Enriching Exfoliator Face and Body Scrub: For more thorough cleansing post a hard day at work or over the weekend. This refreshing scrub cleans blocked pores, exfoliates dead cells, polishes the skin and improves circulation. Use as a scrub or as a face pack for deep pore cleansing.
Parama Naturals Moisturizing Body Butter: Use this for softening and grooming hair, beard and mustache or for post-shave moisturizing and soothing.
Parama naturals Clarifying body butter: For softening dry, sensitive, rough, itchy and patchy skin, soothing acne, sunburn or chafed skin and lightening acne scars.
With Ayurveda-based and scientifically-backed Parama Natural products, skincare routine for men is a breeze. Our versatile, effective, gender-neutral products make skin care simpler and healthier.
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