The best grooming products for fashion-conscious men
When it comes to looking good, it’s not always about what you wear, but what you’re wearing. [you] and how you take care of your body.
As more and more men pay attention to what they wear and how they look, it’s no surprise they’re also spending more money on skin care and grooming products and more time in the bathroom waxing, shaming and moisturizing. . It sounds like a scene from Mel Gibson from ‘What Women Want’, but it is true and more and more men recognize the importance of taking care of their skin. While women may like a robust looking man, that doesn’t mean scruffy and unkempt, it means a well-groomed, robust man.
So what exactly does it take to look stylish in the field of personal care? Well, here are our top tips on grooming essentials for men, which can be broadly categorized in terms of pre-shave, aftershave, and aftershave.
The pre-shave steps are an important part of daily grooming, as they prepare the skin for shaving and ensure that the skin is treated in the best possible way. Before doing any shaving, it is always important to wash the skin and clean the pores. Using a men’s facial scrub is recommended to exfoliate the skin to ensure all dead skin is removed first.
Exfoliation also helps to expose skin pores and hair follicles to ensure a smoother, cleaner shave, as well as reduce the chance of blemishes developing from dirty pores later on. Exfoliating products usually contain some type of abrasive like sea salt and are often best applied and worked into the skin with a loofah or exfoliating gloves. Make sure you get a good lather and use lukewarm water.
Shaving requires care. After all, you’re dragging a sharp blade across the surface of your skin, so it’s important to make sure you’re using a new, clean, shaped razor with a proper shaving lubricant. There are many products to choose from, including foams, creams, gels, and oils, but the most important thing is to find one that works for you and is free from irritants. I personally prefer the creams as they tend to go further and the gels tend to clog the razor.
Shaving in the shower is ideal as this is the best environment to ensure that the skin is warm, smooth and all whiskers have been smoothed out.
Post-shave care is just as important and for many men who experience razor burn if they have particularly sensitive skin then it is a must. Once you’re done shaving, use a mild, irritant-free soap to thoroughly wash your skin, then rinse with cool water to close your pores. Some men like to use a clarifying cleanser to make sure the skin is really clean, however, these also strip the skin of its natural oils, so it’s doubly important to make sure you moisturize after shaving to rejuvenate your skin.