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Skin Care Tips for Men: Why Is My Skin So Dry?

Is your skin feeling dry, flaky and irritated? Here are the best skin care tips for men with dry skin.

Tackling dry skin can feel like a losing battle, especially during the harshest winter months. Unsure how to upgrade your current manscaping regimen? It's important to note that men and women actually have slightly different skin compositions. Men tend to have thicker, oilier skin due to hormone differences, making men more susceptible to blackheads and acne. Keeping this in mind, here are some foolproof tips on how to get rid of dry skin for good all winter long.

1. Use moisturizer in the morning and at night.

We’re assuming you’re already using the generic men’s grooming products to treat your dry skin, like face moisturizer and body cream. Since men are more prone to oily skin, look for an oil-free daily moisturizer that’ll hydrate skin without the excess greasiness.

What you’re probably missing is an effective night cream. This isn’t just a fancy skincare gimmick. Dr. Julie Tzu, professor at New York University School of Medicine, reported to Fox News, “Nighttime moisturization represents an opportunity to maximize the use of a rich moisturizer.”

In other words, if you’re experiencing dryness (especially around your face), take advantage of intensive night creams that’ll keep your face hydrated for that extra 6-8 hours. If you start breaking out, try applying a night cream every other night instead.

What to do: In the morning, use Context Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer SPF 15. Before bed, apply Regenerative Face Cream by GOA.

2. Exfoliate your skin once a week.

Most of you are probably thinking: What exfoliator?

Exactly. First, go out and buy an exfoliator, especially if you’re a guy with a beard. It’s just a swanky word for describing a face wash with tiny buffing beads. This helps to slough off dry skin cell buildup, which will relieve flakiness, unclog pores, and remove blackheads. You’ll reveal a fresh layer of smooth skin that’s ready to lock in moisture.

However, over-exfoliating can lead to even drier skin, so limit the scrubbing to only once a week. Never forget to moisturize after exfoliating to replace the oils lost from the polishing process. If you don’t rehydrate your skin, it’ll completely defeat the purpose of exfoliating in the first place.

What to do: Exfoliate with Context Micro-Derm Regenerator, and finish your face with Collagen + Control Facial Serum by GOA. If you have a beard, replenish dry facial hair areas with Hyper-Conditioning Beard Oil by GOA.

3. Face masks are your best friends.

Face masks are like the new “little black dresses” of the skincare world, especially by Korean skincare brands like Lapcos. It’s another way to boost hydration for dry-skin sufferers, but keep in mind they’re not all the same. 

NBC’s Today Show reported that you should look out for “water-based formulas that contain humectant ingredients…and emollient ingredients.” These include glycerin, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, and fatty acids.

Avoid masks described as detoxifying, deep cleansing or purifying because these are designed to strip out oil. Unlike pore-clearing masks, moisturizing face masks can be used more frequently for better results. 

What to do: Try the Milk Moisturizing Face Mask Set for Dry Skin by Lapcos, the best Korean face mask sheets for dryness. Use at least one to two times a week, and increase frequency as needed.

4. Apply cream around your eyes with caution.

Did you know the skin around your eyes is only 0-0.5mm thick, while the rest of your facial skin is about 0.1mm thick?

Since this area is so delicate, you should be extra mindful with what men’s skin care products you’re applying around this sensitive zone, especially for treating dryness. You should look out for fragrance-free formulas that also include hydrating ingredients (as previously mentioned), like glycerin and butylene glycol.

In addition to soothing irritation, it’s never too late to start combating signs of aging, like puffiness and crow’s feet.

What to do: Apply Context Vitamin C All Day Eye Cream on dry areas around the eyes daily.

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