The skin is composed of four layers. Theyare;       



* The outer, horny layer of dead cells      

* The living, growing epidermis       

* The dermis      

* The layer of subcutaneous fat, which varies in thickness in differentparts of the body 

 

 

During teenage years, men develop their regular habits because of the desire to always look best and retain theyouthful facade as soon as possible. We might think that skin care products andskin care routines are for women only but this notion is certainly not true.Actually, there are lots of men's skin care products that have skyrocketed inthe market nowadays. And just like women, men can do different things to theirskin by learning some simple basic procedures of skin care. 

 

 

Your skin has the ability to absorb into the body what is put on it. We should not put anything on our skin that we would not want to eat.  Notall ingredients are required to be disclosed in chemical fragrance ladenconventional products. We do not know the health impacts of all the chemicalsused in mass marketed personal care products and many ingredients being usedtoday are considered possible carcinogens.   Many companies producingconventional personal care products test these products on animals or useingredients that were tested on animals. Some products are labeled"Compassionate" because they avoid animal extracts, but they mayinclude animal tested ingredients. Be careful of products that proclaim"Not Tested on Animals" and then include various chemical ingredientsand artificial colors. The purchase of these products supports the practice ofneedless animal suffering and unnecessary environmental pollution due tochemical manufacturing and wasteful packaging.

Before you consider buying any over-the-counter , there are a few basic facts about your skin you must know.These include: 

Your skin type, it is oily, dry, normal, sensitive, or acombination?  

The basic steps to a flawless face consist of two key elements: cleansingand moisturizing on a regular basis.  

The right way to apply cleansers and creams on your face is in an upward andoutward movement. The skin should not be stretched, dragged or pulled. Leavethe cleanser on for a minute or two so as to loosen the dirt and make up.Remove it either using a cotton wool or with a tissue paper, again using anupward and out ward movement. Finally rinse with water. 

Protecting  

1. Avoid direct sunlight.     

2. Use quality skin care products.     

3. Eat food rich in Vitamin C.     

4. Use cosmetic products containing glycolic acid and retinoicacid.     

5. Chemical peeling using Alphahydroxy acids. 

Cleansing the face 2-3 times a day; is adequate for normal skin. If yourskin is oily a more frequent cleansing i.e. 4-5 times a day is necessary. Ifyour skin is dry it is best to avoid frequent washing and you may have to use asuitable oil-based cosmetic cleanser instead of soap, which has a dry effect.