Skincare is not just for women, men today are more and more discovering the benefits of taking good care of the skin.
It won't do to use some ladies' day cream though, as there are differences in the skin of men and women.
Men's skincare should address issues like redness, inflammation, roughness and skin damage.
The differences between men's and women's skin may be subtle, but especially in the face they can be more noticed.
Many of the ingredients in men's skin care can be the same as in women's, but there needs to be some special ones in there too.
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Avoid Harmful Chemicals Many chemical ingredients can cause trouble instead of improving your skin.
Recent scientific studies suggest that the widely used group of preservatives, Parabens, can increase the risk of cancer.
More common side-effects are skin irritation and hormonal disorders.
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Look for Proven Effective Ingredients The best men's skincare products can proudly present scientifically proven effective ingredients that have been tested in clinical studies with volunteers.
They should be effective for specific male skin issues and for example target the causes of inflamed skin.
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Men Anti-Aging Skincare No matter your age it is never too soon or too late to start protecting the skin against aging signs.
The best products target the three main causes of skin aging: - Reduced collagen and elastin growth - Loss of hyaluronic acid - Free radical damage So far the most effective ingredients for this are Cynergy TK, Wakame-extract, and Coenzyme Q10 amongst others.
Another ingredient that is especially good for the skin of men is Witch hazel extract, which naturally soothing.