The advancements in science and medicine had brought many useful remedies for nearly all types of illness. Significant among them are products. Of particular interest to men are varieties of products that are available in plenty. Man skin care products have become highly specialized, with separate segmented products like general skin care products, facial products, hair care products and so on. A brief analysis of these man skin care products would help men in using the best products for each purpose.



General products are meant to protect the skin of men from hazards of atmospheric pollution, harmful rays of the sun, and allergies that arise from several causes. Tanning lotions, creams, gels, sun blocks, sprays, moisturizers, and balms all have specific purposes of application, to suit the particular type of skin of the person and the level of exposure to sun or pollution. These products are manufactured both from chemicals, as well as healthy botanicals, to cater to differing tastes and preferences.

These products are designed to address specific problems like black spots, wrinkles, sagging, etc. There are several other minor skin diseases like melasma, Riehla's melanosis, poikiloderma, linea fusca, etc. Ultra violet ray absorbers also come under products and are used against the harmful rays of the sun. They are normally measured by Sun Protection Factor or SPF.

Black spots or hyperpigmentation arise due to several factors, some of them easily preventable. Though this problem starts occurring only in middle age and increases as age advances, even younger people could suffer from this ailment. Normally, exposure to sun results in black spots. However, certain medications also could sensitize the skin to sunlight. They include estrogens, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, amiodarone, phenothiazines, etc.

The most trusted products against black spots are alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids. The most widely used salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid. Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K enhance skin protection, skin rejuvenation, and skin cell building. As such, they usually form part of the ingredients of products. These ingredients could be manufactured from chemicals in laboratories and factories. Nowadays, they are also derived from botanicals or herbals due to higher awareness of products derived from nature that do not have the side effects of manufactured chemicals. Herbal-based products have been widely received and welcomed in recent times, with the proportion of their sale increasing day by day.

Whatever be the type of skin care products a man uses, this should never be done without consulting a dermatologist and undergoing a thorough skin examination. The dermatologist would suggest the right products that could be safely used without harmful side effects. Do-it-yourself products purchase normally creates more complications than benefits.