MEN’S SKIN CARE: 4 WAYS TO KEEP OIL AWAY STORY
SALIM AL AFIFI
One of the daily struggles in this part of the world is having a great skin regime that can keep your pores clean and tight, as your face is subject to excruciating heat, humidity, and worst of all, extreme sun exposure. There’s no denying that investing in a couple of proper skin products will only do you good in the long run. Like women, men too need a proper skin routine that keeps them looking fresh, especially if you are cursed with an oily or combination skin. Here are a few daily face routines from my favourite skin care shops, The Face Shop at Oman Avenues Mall, where they offer a variety of products for all types of skins, all natural, too.
1. Keep it clean
One way to keep the oil away is to cleanse your face twice a day, morning and night. Accumulated oil and dirt can cause your pores to become clogged, which will result in acne and a whole lot of other skin issues. Befriend cleaning foams and make them your priority once you wake up, and before you go to bed. Stay away from products with harsh chemicals and so-called medical soaps. Opt for natural products that are more skin-friendly and won’t strip away your face’s natural moisture. Must try: Clean Face Acne Solution Foam Cleanser This product is a miracle. It’s de- signed specifically for acne-prone skin, and it contains green tea extract. It soothes the skin and works to reduce common impurities such as excess oil and dead skin cells that give your pores a hard time. For those with severe skin cases, use the entire collection, which includes toner, lotion, and oil-free control cream.
2. Mask it up
Face masks are equally important when it comes to skin care. It’s good to use masks at least twice a week, and you have the liberty of choosing between traditional masks that are made of powders, or you can try mask-packs from The Face Shop, which are quite effective. I enjoy using them because they give me quick results, and I don’t have to wait for 100 years to remove it. Open the pack, put the mask sheet on face for a few minutes, and remove it. How simple is that. And, they also absorb excess oil and leave your skin dirt-free. Must try: Real Natural Rice and Real Natural Lemon masks These two masks will give your skin that glowing look, as it evens skin complexion immediately after use, and they both have brightening properties. And, the rice mask has ingredients that eliminate age spots. Note that these are single-use masks but they are worth every penny.
3. Stick to moisturisers
There’sadifferencebetweenoilyskin and moisturised skin. Your skin can be oily but dry, which is even worse than a well-moisturised oily skin. Lotions keep your skin hydrated and moist, as skipping this item will cause your skin glands to produce more oil to cope with the dryness. Must try: White Seed Brightening Lotion I’m not a hardcore fan of sticky body butters, so I buy lotions that are light and gets absorbed quickly. At the same time I want my skin to look fresh and radiant, so I use this product as it smoothens the skin without leaving it looking oily, as well as giving it a luminous radiance that’s just perfect, for hours. The product has natural brightening properties such as white daisy flower extract. You think your shaving session is complete after that splash of cold water? Think again. Aftershave is what shields a man’s skin. It prevents irritations, and keeps the moisture intact. Also it gets rid of that tight, dry feeling that you get after using razors. For these type of products, quality matters, as cheap aftershaves can further worsen the irritation and leave you all reddish. Must try: The Gentle For Men Aftershave This anti-ageing aftershave delivers a cooling sensation that will leave your skin feeling fresher than ever, as it rejuvenates and restores elasticity to the skin, and it’s designed for all types of skin, and smells good, too. —