My buddy A is only 25 and has lines and a weather-beaten appearance because his job is high stress. He’s a top-notch, cutting-edge GPS engineer. Every morning he washes his face with plain soap and water.

He thinks that his men’s skin care strategy is great because he’s washing his face everyday. In order that you’re not misled, let me share my secrets with you.

At our company we believe anything that’s going to aesthetically and/or permanently enhance your look should be part of your grooming strategy…And men’s grooming can’t be complete without proper men’s skin care and men’s face care.

If you’re using plain soap and water daily…Or not even using soap…or maybe you’re just using body-wash in the shower, this article is going to open your eyes and get you that “men look” you’ve been dying for…The appearance that attracts perpetual attention.

These 7 men’s skin care and men’s face care secrets are going to propel your looks to the stratosphere. They’ll have you looking younger for decades to come…

1. Get rid of soap and water. Men’s skin care requires heavy-duty cleaning to put it plain and simple. Our skin attracts a lot of dirt because our pores are larger. And men’s skin is “sticky”

Dirt, oil and particles stick to a man’s face much firmer than with a woman’s. Soap and water doesn’t cut it when it comes to cleaning your skin.

2. Use a vitamin E rich moisturizer. Vitamin E protects against wrinkles and lines. It’s a vital anti-aging ingredient for your skin and an essential for men’s face care.

3. Take care of your eyes. Fine lines and wrinkles first appear under your eyes. For men’s face care it’s vital to have great eyes. A man’s eyes are very important for attractive looks…We really don’t have much else.

Wash your eyes out with water 5 times a day to rid the appearance of tiredness. By having your eyes moisturized well, they won’t be stressed and strained, keeping the skin around your eyes healthy and young.

4. Go all-natural. Men’s skin care requires a body-wash with a loofa (body-wash sponge). A bar of soap won’t do…You need to use the body wash sponge and scrub. Get an all-natural body wash. I really like Dial or Organics brand body-wash.

5. Hydrate regularly throughout the day. Hydrating will ensure your skin is properly and naturally moisturized. If you’re not hydrating regularly, just try it. In 2 weeks you’ll notice immense results in your skin complexion and health. Top-notch men’s skin care requires a lot of hydration.

6. Exfoliate your skin. Exfoliating means to remove dead skin to unclog pores and reveal a new layer of skin. Men’s face care relies on exfoliation. We don’t wear make up so it’s of huge importance to exfoliate. Maintain your skin and have it looking fresh and clean by exfoliating at 3 times per week.

Great men’s skin care requires a face scrub. Not soap and water. I use Nivea Face Scrub. It contains little beads in it that do heavy-duty work on your face.

7. Men’s skin care can’t be complete without this key element. As always, we save the best for last…

Get a facial. Some men are reluctant to do this. I assure you, it’s quite normal. At all men’s spas and even general spas, men’s facials are normal exercises.

Getting a facial will get you results right away. You instantly look better. This is ultimate for men’s skin care and men’s face care. A facial is so key.

Independent tests we’ve done show that with a facial every 2 weeks, you won’t be looking older then 30.

And guess what? My buddy A has no more lines on his face or a weather-beaten appearance.

If you work in a high stress environment, outside, or you’re a student, I highly recommend exfoliating your skin regularly. It’s essential for men’s face care and men’s skin care. Go for a facial once a month. Be consistent. It’s fun, enjoyable, a great stress reliever (which is also great for men’s skin care and men’s face care) and will have you looking years younger…And keeping that youth appearance in your skin.

The great thing is that the best facials have natural organic exfoliant ingredients (contrary to what most “gurus” would have you believe). That means you don’t have to spend 0′s of dollars at the spa.

You can create your own facial with the powerful rejuvenation properties of common organic ingredients. These types of facials have literally unlocked the fountain of youth…

Natural ingredients contain a ton of antioxidants that protect against free radical damage. The key to keeping youthful looking skin and protecting yourself from skin diseases.

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In a previous article I talked in general about the secrets of how to get a Natural makeup look.  Now I will cover in more detail all you need to know about a good skin care regimen. I will unveil the skin care secrets that will be the foundation of a lifelong healthy, beautiful face.  This will create, maintain and reinforce a solid basis for astonishing looks and healthier skin.

I have to start by telling you that knowing your skin is the first step to a beautiful and healthy skin. We cannot pick the correct skin care regimen without this knowledge. There are four general types of skin: dry, which is generally manifested by a lack of shine, has fine pores, and it has the tendency to develop early wrinkles; oily, which is exactly the opposite, having extra shine and dilated pores, but without the appropriate skin care regimen, it can develop blackheads, acne and other problems; normal skin is the dreamy skin just perfect and with a balanced grade of hydration; sensitive skin is not that uncommon, and without the correct skin care regimen can lead to serious skin problems where you least want them.  This type of skin has reddish appearance, it may itch, peel, and it feels very tight. Finally mix skin, which combine one or various types of skin in different parts of the face generally on the “T” zone (forehead, nose and shin).

We are continually expelling many toxins from our skin through our sweat.  When the water of our sweat dries we are left off with those toxins. Over time, these accumulate, and they damage our skin and make it dry. To remove the makeup of the eyes and mouth we need to use a makeup remover that has the same hydration as the tears. The skin around the eyes and mouth is more prone to wrinkles due to the lack of hydration. When removing the makeup, don’t rub your eyes and mouth.  Just use soft and slow movements, doing this will prevent wrinkles. Finally, for the rest of your face, use a product that is designed for your skin type. Apply the cleaner softly to your face for a minute or so to avoid wrinkles. In the absence of personalized face cleaners some homemade face cleaners can be: Limon and yogurt Milk Cleaner, Strawberry milk cleaner, etc.

A good skin care regimen cannot be complete without a tonic that matches your skin type. The tonic eliminates the rest of the toxins and dirt from your skin leaving it fresh.  It is preferable to use a non-alcohol tonic. Alcohol based products can produce more problems to the skin because they can give you the false impression of  controlling the oil of your skin, but at the end, can produce even more, causing more unwanted acne and oily skin. It is very important to apply the tonic over very clean skin in order to get the complete benefit from it.  Some good homemade tonics can be: Rose water, Chamomile tonic, etc.

Our skin is changing constantly and produces new and young cells every day. These will replace the dead cells, but in order to allow those new cells to reach that superior level of regeneration, we must get rid of our dead ones.  That is why exfoliating our skin, the next step in our skin care regimen is so important. When we don’t exfoliate we are just leaving those dead cells blocking the way to the new cell giving our skin a dull and opaque appearance. Exfoliation removes dead cells leaving a free way for the new ones to regenerate your skin and maintain a youthful look. This rejuvenating effect is the natural consequence of removing the dead cells stimulating the production of young and new cells. In addition, with a good exfoliation the lotions and treatments for the skin will have a better absorbance and will work even better at deeper level.  Some homemade exfoliators are: oatmeal, salt, etc.

Let’s talk about a good skin care regimen masque.  Incorporating this into your skin care regimen will give your skin a boost of beauty; it will help to prolong and maintain the good health and look of your skin. With the continuous use of the masque the face will recuperate the firmness and will diminish wrinkles. To maximize its effects, exfoliate before using any masque.  This will help the masque to penetrate better and work at the molecular level of your skin.  Before applying it, heat the masque a little bit in your hand, this way it will work better. Avoid the eye area, there are masques made specifically for the eyes.  By following these simple tips, you will always experience the best of your favorite masque. Some homemade masques can be made with: clay, egg, etc.

Now let’s hydrate! After giving your skin all these pampering, it is important to hydrate it. The environmental hazards and aging can change the production of collagen.  This has the effect of causing loss of hydration giving your skin a dry, dull and unhealthy look. Fortunately, finding a good moisturizer to complete your skin care regimen will solve the issue.  The moisturizer’s function is to retain the water molecules and form a protective shield that avoids water evaporation. When we feel that our skin still feels tight and dry, means that you need more water, and that its time to use the replenishing serums.  These are an extra hydration to the skin, it’s more watery, and it will be absorbed by the skin completely. Some of my recommended homemade moisturizers can be: coconut crème, honey crème, etc.

To conclude, remember that a good skin care regimen can be the difference between a beautiful, youthful looking skin and the undesired alternative. Do not skip your daily skin care regimen, and the difference will be happily obvious to you… and others!