Taking care of your face

gNoops · 2015-01-22T20:52:36+00:00

I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

RPenetrate · 2015-01-22T18:39:38+00:00

The two biggest factors when it comes to your skin are genetics and sun damage.

You can't change your DNA, so your highest priority should always be preventing sun damage. That means wearing sun cream on your face every time you step outdoors.

This delivery truck driver's face says it all. One side exposed to sun for years, the other side not.

tomlambsays · 2015-01-22T18:27:15+00:00

Glycolic peels are better for acne. They stimulate new skin cell growth, giving you fresher, more glowing skin. Dat dere movie star look.

Maaahoney · 2015-01-22T18:42:20+00:00

I just started using coconut oil at night. I had some in the kitchen after hearing about a lot of health benefits. I believe I read it on Good Looking Loser's site.
I feel a little strange buying skin products as a guy, but I have no problem rubbing a little coconut oil on and it just glistens a little.

jjakers88 · 2015-01-22T21:15:54+00:00

Great write up. I'd love to see more self miscellaneous self-improvement type pieces on here.

bouncyballs91 · 2015-01-22T18:42:48+00:00

I was taught that really any soap in your face is not only excessive but extreme. I strictly wash my face with hot water and then cold water, and I have virtually no acne except if I eat some real greasy food.

Like you said, your facial skin is sensitive. I wouldn't put any chemicals on it whatsoever.

Axotl · 2015-01-22T18:54:55+00:00

I was on accutane for nine months. Possibly the second best decision of my life, after deciding to work out. Not a single spot ever since. If you have a healthy lifestyle & diet anyway, the side effects are nothing more than dry skin and lips. All the guys who experienced averse effects tend to be overweight, inactive and unhygienic with bad diets, which doesn't help.

Rissta · 2015-01-22T19:10:35+00:00

25% castor oil mixed with 75% grapeseed oil for a facewash. L-ascorbic acid for UV protection and collagen production. You can go nuts with peptides and peels too if you want. Skin actives.com is your friend and educator. I haven't aged in years compared to my friends that don't take care of their skin.

keepforgettingg · 2015-01-22T19:51:27+00:00

Morning: Cleanser + soap-free cleanser with Salicid Acid (leave on for a few minute + moisturizer

Night: salicic acid + benzoyl peroxide (10%), leave on + add moisturizer.

svogliate · 2015-01-23T20:03:35+00:00

Jesus fucking H. Christ, cosmetic marketing was invented for women, not men. Next you'll be telling me I need a mani-pedi and after that a little treatise on the right way of manscaping. If you want to focus on cosmetics, I suggest you start by unshrinking your balls.
Soap is oil, lye and a little salt. I use Marseilles soap from France because the French have not forgotten a simple rule: don't fuck around with basic shit that the soapmakers of history have already gotten right. Castile and Aleppo soap are also fine and I use them sometimes for a change-up. I use it on my face, body and laundry because there is really no need for anything else. No one ran a TV ad to sell this to me; I learned about Castile soap in med school because doctors know you can run this stuff up a constipated person's rectum without damaging it.
Water is important. So is real food, and not too much of it. If you poison yourself with trans fats, HFCS, tilapia fed on garbage, misery-chicken nuggets fried in a chemistry-set bath, and other crap that human beings aren't supposed to eat, your skin will show it. So will all your other organs.

RealRational · 2015-01-22T20:25:29+00:00

you guys may be thinking that this sort of thing involves too much effort, but alas, it does not.

Alas is the wrong word to use here, it's basically a synonym for "sadly". You just said "you guys may be thinking that this sort of thing involves too much effort, but sadly, it does not". Edit it to happily.

I agree with the point though, I use Dove face lotion after my shower in the morning. The longer I keep looking young the better AFAIC.

You can get a 3 pack on Amazon for an inconsequential amount of money. One 3 pack lasts me about a year.

Drinking lots of water is important, I keep a sonic humidifier in my main room (that I sleep in, work in, and chill in) and it cost like 40 bucks or so. Not much.

Vitamin E is important, Calcium is really important, Vitamin D in the winter especially is important. I take vitamins, Vitamin C, Calcium every other day (2000mg) and Vitamin D in the winter, or any time I'm not in sunlight at least 15 minutes that day.

When my gym had a steam room I would spend 10 minutes in there every day, or more. High humidity is really good for your skin, lungs, pores, it's just good for you. Current gym doesn't have this though, it's sad:( They should be more common than sauna's, but they're not.

LeAnte · 2015-01-22T22:14:51+00:00

As a black man I take care of my face primarily to avoid getting razer bumps from shaving. I use a facial cleanser in the shower and put on lotion after shaving. Nice and simple

justinsayin · 2015-01-22T22:22:15+00:00

Does anyone else here just shampoo their hair and call it good? Shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant and toothpaste are literally the only products in my bathroom.

marlybarrow · 2015-01-22T22:32:30+00:00

I have a question for you op:

How do you clean your body?

I shower, I lather my washcloth with normal soap, I scrub my body and an hour after I leave the shower and rub my body it is greasy and dirty.

ruboski · 2015-01-23T01:41:59+00:00

I used to have horrible skin on my face, acne, scarred etc.

Now it's clear and I actually get people saying to me 'damn man, your face is clear'.

I currently use (in this order):

African Black Soap (has helped even the tone of my skin)

Stridex in the red box (removed 90% of my acne, would recommend 10x over)

2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (clears up the other 10% of acne)

A generic toner.

Eye cream to remove those bags

And then finally I moisturise to keep my skin fresh. I've never loved my face as much as I do now.

trpbox · 2015-01-23T03:04:00+00:00

About a year ago I switched to mostly drinking water (talking about general daily consumption, not going for drinks etc), and it only took a few weeks to see some serious changes.

The craving for something else you might've been used to, like soda (diet or not) will go away fast. It feels good to have something so fundamental where you simply don't care for anything else.

SelfishStoic · 2015-01-22T22:41:52+00:00

Checkout /r/SkincareAddiction

The Sub is mostly dominated by woman, but it is very accurate. There is really no need to post; just read and check the sidebar.

Most people have been mislead in terms of skincare into using harsh chemicals and exfoliants. Really the key is moisturizing, and cleansing. It makes a world of difference in a matter of weeks not months.

garlicextract · 2015-01-23T07:21:41+00:00

Nice try, Dove Men + Care sales rep.

TimPartendale · 2015-01-22T20:26:13+00:00

I think I'm one of those blessed souls: I'm 20-some years old, NEVER had acne, NEVER had pimples, NEVER had any annoying black heads, bumps, or zits, NOTHING. Zilch. Likewise, I don't do ANYTHING for my face: no lotions, no soaps, no ointments and creams. I don't even wash it in the morning. Nope, I just take a shower and use AXE shampoo.

Sometimes I wonder if I should take preventative actions before bad things happen, or if I should just continue with nothing because that seems to be working. I may heed your advice and try some stuff out.

Blocksblox · 2015-01-23T03:33:54+00:00

A weathered, beaten face will make you look more manly, stronger, more masculine, and more attractive. This post is garbage. You don't need to buy a special soap for your face. Grow a damn beard and cut down a tree.

NeopolitanAfterglow · 2015-01-22T19:06:46+00:00

I also use that exact brand of soap. But TBH I don't really notice a difference.

I think the takeaway is that you need to prevent your face from drying out if you want to look younger. A dry piece of paper is going to wrinkle a lot more than a wet one if you crumple it. The same principle applies to skin. Whether a more youthful look is SMV+ is another story.

Brap180 · 2015-01-22T19:11:10+00:00

I often use exfoliating creams on my face to keep it lookin nice and fresh and helps get rid of any potential ingrown hairs on the face due to shaving. Also, I found that a lot of men don't know how to properly shave or how to take care of their face after shaving, so I'd also recommend looking into that

giraffe34 · 2015-01-22T19:28:53+00:00

I use witch hazel and facial wash along with eating healthy and drinking extra water. Works like a charm.

Revo_Luzione · 2015-01-22T19:36:41+00:00

If you don't have acne, don't bother with any special face soap. In fact, your skin will be healthier if you don't use any soap at all.

Rinse with pure water, and use an all-natural moisurizer. I find a locally made salve with lanolin works amazingly well. I'm 40+ and am commonly guessed to be around 32. This is changing now that I have a very short haircut that shows off my gray hair, but with a dye job, I could pass for a lot younger.

And yes, I've been using natural sunscreens for years, and prefer to wear a brimmed hat & sunglasses when in the sun to keep the sun off the skin that wrinkles easiest and most--around the eyes.

Natural sunblocks like carotenoids, anthocyanins, or minerals like zinc & titanium oxides are best choices for sunblock. The artificial sunblock chemicals like oxybenzone can be worse for your skin than the sun!

ont_anon · 2015-01-22T19:39:50+00:00

I changed my face washing routine a few months ago after reading a similar post on Christian McQueen's web site. I used to just lather up the soap bar in my hands, then wash my face and the back of my neck.

Now I do the following when I get out of the shower:

Use a cleansing product, like Oxy power pads
Apply a vitamin E, A & D moisturizer from GNC

I use an exfoliant in the shower a few days a week, but only on my forehead, nose & cheeks. I shave almost daily which exfoliates the parts of my face that the razor blade crosses.

In the summertime I use sunscreen before leaving the house instead of the vitamin moisturizer.

TomilloDanup · 2015-01-22T21:08:56+00:00

So I have mixed to oily skin. Since I was 20 I tried a lot of products like Neutrogena, eucerin, biore, etc. Then I discovered the "top notch" beauty firms have products designed for men. For a few years now I've been using Clarins products. They might be expensive but everyone around me can see the difference. I've gotten comments from girls about how good my skin looks.

I use:

Nettoyant exfoliating cleanser. Everyday.
Lotion Tonique. Everyday.
Pink Clay Mask. Once or twice a week.
Shaving Cream and Energizer Aftershave. Only when I shave.

All of them have a fresh manly smell. So you won't be smelling like your mom or your grandpa.

Also not face related at the barber shop sometimes I get my nails done. It's a heavenly men space that does it cheaply an they look nice. I work with computers all day and girls notice my hands too.

Youbetripping · 2015-01-22T22:21:34+00:00

Just a strong scrub, something that will tear off a layer of skin.

Lt_Muffintoes · 2015-01-22T22:22:22+00:00

I started keto 3 weeks ago and my skin is better. On the other hand, keto means you drink tons of water, so it may be that.

MattyAnon · 2015-01-22T22:22:40+00:00

Had terrible spots until recently. Overdosing on almonds sorted it out (like 100g / day). I use Quinoderm/Benzoyl Peroxide to sort out any flare ups.

Ideally use a non-soap foaming wash and a moisturiser afterwards.

The great thing about fixing it is that as the infection is eradicated, it tends to stay clear and you look and feel a tonne better.

Also check out the acne regimen: http://www.acne.org/ Which is basically quinoderm and very careful washing/moisturising.

d4rkj4y · 2015-01-22T23:33:36+00:00

I used to have a face that looked inflamed which I thought was natural at my youthful age. However that was bullshit, what I found to work was cutting out the sugar + gluten from the diet and also take cold showers morning + night, and also raw egg whites on the face before sleeping.

Now my face glows, no inflammation or acne like I used to have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQjDXKHgFI8

HalfPastTuna · 2015-01-23T00:53:20+00:00

How do I get rid of bags and lines under my eyes?

cheechawcheechaw · 2015-01-23T01:30:25+00:00

Use sea mud facial masks. Those are legit.

MasterBaiterX · 2015-01-23T03:29:56+00:00

When I wash my face I break out.

When I just clean it with water it's crystal clear, and I have no need to use moisturizer or any kind of products on my face. My exfoliation is done when I shave and it leaves it nice and smooth.

The same goes for my hair as it's on the longer side. It looks so much better, my locks are sexy and full but when I wash they get dry and airy. I tend to just use conditioner with no shampoo because of it now, just because I can't do the whole no poo thing.

Anyways, it seems like just water seems to work well for the face. Although I guess everyone is different.

AntixD · 2015-01-23T08:55:55+00:00

I use a face wash and the dove body wash,it's pretty good and reasonably priced

fordmarkII · 2015-01-23T09:59:18+00:00

Anyone spending only 5-6 dollars on a bottle of witch hazel every 3 months? That's what I do and it's the only treatment I'll ever need.

TheLife_ · 2015-01-23T16:26:24+00:00

Hot water on a clean towel to wipe down my face in the evening, ice cold water after shaving in the morning. I get really oily skin around my nose and hairline, so I'll duck into the bathroom at work and wipe down my face with cold water and some paper towel.

Only soap to touch my face comes from my wet shave soap dish and from my beard shampoo as recommended by my barber. Only moisturisers are my beard oil and an occasional application of some moisturiser on the parts of my face that don't get oily naturally (eyelids, lower cheek, neck.)

seeing-red- · 2015-01-23T16:44:42+00:00

Per a dermatologist's recommendation, I use Vanicream products: cleansing bars in the shower and lotion afterwards to prevent dryness. They have no fragrance or extra BS ingredients that irritate people's skin. And salicylic acid pads before bed if I remember / am having a breakout.

May be better to quit using soap at all as others have said, but that routine and eating clean (try Whole 30) have made a huge difference.

teeelo · 2015-01-24T04:05:00+00:00

Just wanted to share this on the subject of zits and acne- For me anyways I get zits within hours of consuming dairy products. For years I never realized the connection. Milk/Dairy is in so much food we eat, when you eliminate it the zits stop too. Now I just keep it to a minimum as much as possible, but every once in a while I get sloppy. Two weeks ago-Two glasses of egg nog and an ice cream bar gave me a real goose egg the next day.

Hormone content in milk plays chem games with your body. Some people have a higher tolerance, but if you get a lot of pimples and also consume alot of milk/cheese/butter etc you might want to look into that.

PookIsLovePookIsLife · 2015-01-24T08:04:35+00:00

/r/skincareaddiction is a great subreddit for this.

Basically, use BHA/AHA chemical exfoliants as well as moisturizer and sunscreen.

ConfidenceMatters · 2015-01-25T16:54:42+00:00

Face care for men:

Grow thick stubble/full beard.

t40dl204 · 2015-03-08T18:49:35+00:00

Forget the pills try Rodan and Fields new anti- aging line. Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields created Proactiv and have now taken their experience to create this amazing new line. I have tried it and love it! and have seen amazing results myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcaw131HYas

Maybe it'll work for you.

monsieurhire2 · 2015-01-23T05:52:47+00:00

Coconut oil can be used as a moisturizer. It can also be used for cooking and cleaning your teeth. It's also rather tasty as a condiment.

enteralterego · 2015-01-23T06:09:27+00:00

I'm no expert. But this is what I do.

1-Clean. I use a neutrogena gel which has tiny pieces that look like sand. It gets rid of most dead skin. Once daily. Usually in the mornings.

2-Moisturize - any moisturizer would do. I keep one in the car so I can use it whenever I drive (at least twice a day back and forth to work).

3-Sunscreen. Even SPF15 is good. Also keep in the car. Use on face after the moisturizer.

I'm thinking of buying Kiehls facial fuel for men. Apparently they even have one that has sunscreen in it too. A bit pricey but hey... it's my face.

The thing about the SPF15-30-45 etc is not that they are twice as good as the other (SPF 30 is not twice as better than 15 and 45 is not 3 times better than 15 etc).

SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays

SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays

SPF 50 blocks 98% of UVB rays

Also the "factor" bit has a lot to do with the time you spend under the sun. 10 minutes with no sunscreen will do equal damage to your skin in 150 minutes with sunblocker (SPF 15 - factor by 15) .

JudoMonk · 2015-01-22T20:39:57+00:00

this is a good place to go for skin care advice, lots of doctors and scientists here

http://www.longecity.org/forum/forum/274-ageless-looks/

subl1m1nal · 2015-01-22T21:03:17+00:00

My derm put me on minocycline and clindamycin.

But for face wash, I was recommended Cetaphil Foaming Oil Control face wash (it's purple). Shit works great. It's got zinc in it which is supposed to help. I pair it with the Cetaphil oil control lotion which has sunblock in it (which helps keep your face looking young). No, I don't work for Cetaphil, it's just what my derm recommends.

They also have Panoxyl which I use for chest and back acne. Yeah, I'm in bad shape.

I agree. Lets be men and take care of our faces! Easy SMV.

Philhelm · 2015-01-22T21:42:46+00:00

When men want to look more like Leonardo di Caprio than Clint Eastwood, I think something went wrong.

silentSmooth · 2015-01-22T19:22:33+00:00

To the OP, apparently semen also has an anti aging effect on skin...

Me? I'm fine with my wrinkles because I earned them.

Title	Taking care of your face
Author	allhigh13
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Date	January 22, 2015 6:14 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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