Post date: September 23, 2024 | Blog
The Ultimate Guide to Men’s Skincare Ft. Volt Grooming
It may come as a surprise, but skincare is NOT just for women. Men absolutely deserve healthy and happy skin too. After all, the older we get, the less we want to be looking older.
So, whether you’re dealing with dry skin, breakouts, irritation when you shave, or whatever else, having and using the right products and recognizing the signs of aging skin can help you achieve a more youthful look for longer.
Today, we’ll guide you through the signs and give you some non-negotiable tips and products that you’re going to need in order to keep your skin looking young and healthy for a long time to come.
First, let’s dive into why skincare is truly important for everybody, and why you should care about your skin!
Why Men Need a Skincare Routine
Fun fact: men’s skin is generally thicker and more prone to excessive oiliness due to higher testosterone levels than women’s skin. This means regular cleansing is going to be all that more important and essential for preventing breakouts, dullness, and premature aging.
A good skincare routine is what is going to help prevent and combat that aging as well as other irritations such as issues with shaving or breakouts.
Here is a quick and easy universal men’s skincare routine that anyone can use as a baseline for their skincare.
Step 1: Cleanse and Refresh
Cleansing is the foundation for any skincare routine. But, you’re not going to want to use just any cleaning product or soap for your skin.
Most general soaps out there contain sulfates. Sulfates are the artificial sulfuric acid salts that foam up and strip away oils. The only problem is, they strip away far too many oils, leaving your skin dryer than the Sahara desert.
You’re going to want to use a “gentle” sulfate-free cleanser that uses more natural ingredients. Consider Volt’s face and beard wash which uses sulfonates, which are the naturally-derived version of sulfates, are more gentle, and are sourced from organic coconuts.
For those with oily or combination skin, you’re going to want to wash more frequently, probably close to 4-5 times per week. Those with dryer skin only have to wash 3-4 times per week to help control your oil production.
Step 2: Hydrate with Volt Skin Oil
You wouldn’t use shampoo without following up with conditioner, would you? We thought not. And likewise, don’t use a skin and face wash without following up with some kind of moisture. Meaning, it’s time to hydrate.
Volt’s beard and skin oil is a great choice to do so. It’s packed with lightweight natural oils that absorb quickly and avoid that heavy or sticky feeling.
It helps lock in the moisture in your skin and help you recover and rehydrate with clean oils that replace the oil you stripped during cleaning.
Using it is simple. After washing your face, take just a few drops of the skin oil and massage it into your skin. This product works especially well at night, allowing your skin to recover while you sleep.
Step 3: Shave Care with Clear Gel and Volt Aftershave
For most men out there, you already have a well-established skincare routine that involves shaving. Unfortunately, shaving, although necessary, is not the best thing for your skin, especially if you don’t use the right products.
Shaving can lead to common issues like irritation, redness, razor bumps, and dryness. Fortunately, there is help out there.
First and foremost, you’re going to want to make sure you are using a slick shaving gel that glides well. Doing so will ensure that the sharp blade of the razor doesn’t have the chance to snag on your skin and end up cutting you or causing razor bumps. Something like Volt’s clear shave helps tremendously.
Secondly, after you shave, you need to use an aftershave product that is designed to sanitize and soothe the skin. Something like Volt’s aftershave combines the classic sanitizing burn of alcohol with menthol, witch hazel, and more to cool and soothe the skin after a rough shaving sesh.
Try using aftershave once and you’ll notice just how refreshed your skin feels afterwards.
Step 4: Soothe with Aloe Gel
Alright, let’s try some hypotheticals. Let’s say you like to shave really close or shave without a shave gel, etc. Whatever it is, your skin is hurting and more so than aftershave can fix.
In this case, you probably have some bad razor burn and need some soothing skin relief.
This is where aloe comes in handy. If you’ve ever had a sunburn before, then chances are you are familiar with the soothing and damage-control effects of aloe.
Aloe gel is a game changer. Aloe itself is renowned for its skin cooling and soothing properties, making it the perfect companion for damaged or sensitive skin.
Aloe helps calm inflammation, reduce redness, and promote the healing process more quickly. And Volt’s aloe gel is the best of the best.
Applying a thin layer of aloe gel to your face after a rough shave or a sunburn can help moisturize and care for the skin and promote quicker healing. It can also be used as a simple daily moisturizer when needed.
Step 5: Sun Protection is Key
Now comes the big one. Sun damage is the #1 cause of aging in skin, and sunscreen should be a no-brainer. UV rays cause skin cells to reduce their reproductive and repairing abilities.
Applying an SPF of 30 or more every day to exposed skin is more essential than you might think, even on cloudy days.
The Benefits of a Consistent Skincare Routine
Put simply, by employing these tips, tricks, and some products, here are the results you can experience with an enhanced and consistent skincare routine:
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Prevent breakouts and reduce redness.
- Provide essential hydration, especially after shaving.
- Protect against environmental damage.
Conclusion
Overall, men’s skincare is just as important as any other aspect of your grooming routine, if not more so. In 30 years, you’re not going to remember that haircut, but you will have to live with the skin you’ve been neglecting.
Using products face washes, skin oils, slick-shaving gels, aftershaves, aloe gels, and sunscreen will create an effective routine that compounds over time to produce amazing benefits.
Start making the changes today to get your skin to stay healthy and young for years to come.
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