Maintaining your skin is an important ritual that you should ideally be undertaking every day, as this will ensure that your skin stays looking younger for longer. However, when it comes to men who are relatively hairier than others, it can be quite difficult to maintain your skin.
At Skinstation, we know all the tricks of the trade — meaning we have some incredibly useful tips and tricks to take care of your skin if you have a bit more hair on your body than usual.
Tip 1: Use a Different Moisturiser
Have you ever tried to apply a moisturiser to a patch of skin that is coated with hair? If so, then you’ll know how tricky it is to do so. The hair strands act as a miniature barrier that prevents any of the moisturiser you’ve applied from reaching the skin — this can be particularly annoying if you suffer from a condition like eczema under a patch of hair.
The best way to deal with this is to invest in an oil-based moisturiser, as this will be able to work with the natural oils on the hair, helping it reach the skin more easily.
Tip 2: Don’t Use Harsh Exfoliants
This may sound surprising, but men who are naturally hairy don’t need strong exfoliants when washing their face or body. The hair itself, being relatively coarse, acts as a natural exfoliant. Using additional harsh exfoliants can strip away too much skin and cause irritation.
The best plan of action, if you want to ensure your skin remains healthy, is to look for a light exfoliant that lathers as usual but isn’t too harsh. An example of a gentle exfoliant that also provides an excellent cleanse is the Obagi Exfoliating Day Lotion.
Tip 3: Take Care of Ingrown Hairs Properly
This is the bane of many hairy men’s lives — ingrown hairs are annoying and can lead to inflammation, pain points, and breakouts anywhere on the body, from the face to the legs and arms. Unfortunately, the more hair you have, the more likely you are to suffer from ingrown hairs.
It’s important to plan ahead; it’s much easier to prevent ingrown hairs than to deal with the pain they cause. Remember that ingrown hairs are similar to spots, but you should never squeeze them to remove them.
An effective way to help prevent ingrown hairs is to use a pore cleanser, which can target areas prone to blockage. The Obagi CLENZIderm MD Pore Therapy is a great option for tackling this problem.
Once you take these steps into account, your skin will retain its optimum glow — even if it’s hidden by body hair!
At Skinstation, we want to make sure that all our clients are happy with the end result and feel confident in their skincare routine. That’s why we thoroughly test our products to ensure they’re safe and effective for everyone.
