The Importance of Moisturizer.

Our faces are subject to a multitude of harsh environments, such as: Sun rays, wind, humidity, air pollutants, and just about everything else floating around in the world.  The things we deal with every day can take a major toll on our skin and cause our faces to age much quicker than we would like, not to mention without properly protecting our faces we make the odds for skin cancer much higher. 

So how do we help protect our faces? Moisturizer or course!  I know, I know it seems like a girl thing, but honestly when it comes to taking care of yourself this is vital!  When picking a good moisturizer its really important to take notice of the ingredients to make sure you’re getting a quality product for your face to protect it from your every day.  Such quality ingredients include: glycerin, shea butter, and green tea.  All of these ingredients lock in moisture and help aid your skin by protecting it from UV rays and other harmful substances.  Speaking of harmful substances here are a few ingredients to watch out for when picking a good moisturizer: mineral oils (these are usually petroleum based and suck out the moisture from your skin), SD alcohol, and formaldehyde.  Yes, some moisturizers use formaldehyde to try and keep your skin intact…creepy.  These also can make your skin greasy instead of soft and smooth. 

I know its summer now, but during the winter try to keep your exfoliation routine to a low because you can buff out your natural oils your face needs to protect itself.  Try to only exfoliate once a week during the winter time. 

APPLICATION:

Its best to apply your moisturizer of choice twice a day, morning and night.  But, lets face it, once a day should be fine enough to keep your face looking great.  After you’ve showered, or just washed your face, pat dry your face with a clean towel, apply small dots of moisturizer to your forehead, nose, cheek bones, and temples. Gently rub in a circular motion the moisturizer until it sinks into your skin.  For better results try maintaining a semi healthy diet and drinking lots of water every day.  The more water you drink the more hydrated your skin will be.  The better hydrated your skin, the cleaner your complexion will be, and isn’t that what we are all going for?

Two great moisturizers:

Bath and Body Works: Paris for Men- after shave and face lotion  $12.00

Kiehls: Facial Fuel- moisturizer for men  $25.00

Hope you enjoyed!  Thanks guys!

 

 -Dillon