What's Your Skin Type?

To properly start taking care of your skin, there is one thing that you need to know very well: your skin type. Now, many of you will jump and say: Wait... mmm... Skin type? I barely know what blood type I am!

Unlike women, men don't really bother to figure out what skin type they have. When I first started looking after my skin, I used to just guess what skin type I had or buy a product that's for all skin types. But now that I've done my research and have plenty of experience, I'll save you guys the time and will get down to the point. After all, this whole skin care thing shouldn't have to take up your time and none of us want to go around talking about men skin care products with the guys during the football game commercial break.

Before moving on, remember that knowing your skin type is actually really important. Now that there are tons of man skin care products dedicated towards specific skin type, you should take advantage of them. That way you will avoid nasty disasters on your face and the embarrrasment they carry along.

Normal Skin

You know you have a normal skin when it feels perfectly balanced (not too oily, not too dry). Pimples are rare and pores are small. Normal skin has an smooth and firm even tone. Skin care is easy for people with this type of skin. All you have to do is use some daily cleansing-toning-moisturizer combo on your face and you’re done.

Oily Skin

When a guy has oily skin, the skin is usually thicker and firmer than others. Your pores can be medium to large, which causes them to get filled up with "blackheads" or blemishes. So if you glow like the morning sun, then get some man skin care products designed for oily skin and get rid of the greasy stuff on your face. Men skin care products for oily skin is usually oil free, so make sure you get something like that and not only for your face but for your body too! And do not get close to body moisturizers or cheap soaps, these soaps can do more damage than help.

Dry Skin

Dashing through the snow, on a one-horse open sleigh isn't your favorite pass time is it? If you have dry skin then your skin tends to feel tight and by the constant amount of flakes you can dust of your face it's always snowing around you.

Dry skin can get irritated very easily. Use products for dry skin but if you have a severe problem going on, see a dermatologist. Sometimes badly treated normal skin can become dry, test the waters a bit to see what is your case.

Sensitive Skin

Most men know when they have sensitive skin. Your skin punishes you for being out in the sun and wind. Cheap shaving creams, perfumes, alcohol based products and such causes sever skin reactions, sting and itchy feeling... torture. If this is you then make sure you choose your skin care products carefully. When you have use gels instead of creams. Then put on some aftershave balm with sun protection. Use glycerin soap, no fragrance type soaps. Sensitive skin can have different reactions to diffferent products. If you see something is not working stop applying it.

Combination Skin

This is when you have a combo of two types on your face. Some people usually refer to it as having a T zone (forehead, nose and chin) and the part out of the T zone are the cheeks and eye area. Your T zone can be dry and have greasy cheeks and eye areas or vice versa. So the solution here is simple, use what is needed for the area. If you T zone is greasy use skin care products for greasy skin in that area and so on.

So there it is, if you've reached the end of this article then you must know your skin type and you’re ready to look at a specific type of man skin care product made for your skin type. If you're still unsure, take some time, observe your skin, compare, or drop us a line, we might be of help.

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