Did you know that a recent survey has estimated that the average man spends 3.1 hours a week looking in the mirror and an average of £111 a year on cosmetics? Whilst many still resist the temptation to branch out into improving their natural look, perhaps associating this with vanity or even homosexuality, the figures show for themselves: male grooming is here to stay.
Variety in brands and types of products available continues to grow but knowing where to begin can prove increasingly difficult...
Reducing signs of ageing is perhaps the most common reason why anyone might turn to cosmetic products, and giving nature a helping hand is easier than you think. The sun is the primary cause of sun damage and speeds up the appearance of aging so combating this should to be the first step. Women`s magazines have long been promoting the use of sun creams for use on a daily basis, even when it may appear cloudy outside, this still doesn`t meant UV light isn`t present.
Most make-up manufacturers will incorporate an SP (sun protection) factor into basic make-up such as foundation but for those men out there not quite ready to start wearing make-up to hide the blemishes, then using a sun cream and moisturising the skin is the next best step.
There are a variety of great moisturisers available on the market such as the `Jack Black - Double-Duty face moisturizer`, or the `Anthony Logistics facial moisturizer`, both of which have sun protection factor Incorporated into them. Moisturizer doesn`t need to be expensive and should be available from most pharmacy stores, department stores and even supermarkets.
Many manufacturers claim that washing with a regular bar of soap and warm water can dry out the skin and so produce their own moisturizing face and body washes to suit a variety of skin types. Simply identify whether you have oily, spotty or dry skin, and find the appropriate product for you (All products should state on the bottle what they are best suited to).
There are a wide range of products available to help reduce any problems that might occur during shaving, especially for those with sensitive skin. Whilst shaving with the right water temperature (warm water to wet, cold to rinse), getting a good shaving cream and sharp razor are essential.
Applying an aftershave balm or moisturizer should help to reduce any redness or rashes and once again, the variety of products available is immense though the Nivea, Anthonny Logistics and Organics ranges are all popular and most designer aftershave or cologne manufacturers such as Hugo Boss, Karl Lagerfield, Gucci and Armani will have their own products available too.
Getting the right fragrance is personal choice and an important one - there are countless articles to prove that most women love a man to smell great. Whilst colognes, eau-de-toilettes and aftershave s can vary in price, investing in a good quality scent can prove priceless. One thing to remember however is that if you can smell it on yourself, chances are it`s a little bit too overpowering - a good quality scent should only need a small amount around the neck and wrists to work well.
Looking good doesn`t need to be a chore if you incorporate these mens cosmetics into part of your daily routine. By changing and improving just a few habits, not only will it improve your own confidence, but that in turn will have a positive effect on the way others view you too. For more advice on looking good, why not take a look at some polo shirts for more inspiration?
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