Men’s At-Home Skincare Tips

Man Applying Facial CreamThe skin is the largest organ in the human body, consisting of around 20 square feet for the average individual. While our team at 18|8 is happy to provide you with facials and other skin care help, it is essential that you take the necessary steps to properly care for your skin, head to toe, between visits. Consider the following tips to main
taining glowing, healthy skin all day.

Shave Right

Shaving against the grain can make a huge difference in how you skin looks and feels. Although it gives a closer shave, it also often results in inflammation from nicking the buried surface of hair follicles. Instead, shave in the direction of the hair growth using one single stroke for each section.

Use Only Quality Products

Although this may sound cliché, but you really do get what you pay for. When you take the time and money to find skincare products that are ideal for your skin, you are making an investment in maintaining your youth. Cheap products are less likely to work and do not offer many of the same benefits of higher quality options.

Use Sunblock

Protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun should be number one on your skincare list. If you do not choose a good quality, high SPF face cream and sunblock for the rest of your body, you can forget the rest of your routine, because it may not be enough to combat the sun’s effects.

With these simple at home techniques, you can help your skin look more beautiful than ever.