Skin Care Tips For Your 20's Men

Men in their twenties tend to take great care of their bodies — but their skin can be an exception to that rule. While many of you have a skin care regimen in place, it pays to cover allthe bases, to ensure that you'll have young, healthy skin in the decades to come. If scrubbing your mug with bar soap in the shower is your kind of answer to skin care, here are some of the top tips for keeping your skin in shape.

Cleanse your face properly. Choose the right cleanser for your skin type — oily, dry, or combination — and use it at least twice a day. Even if your skin is oily, forget about using bar soap on your face. Always use a cleanser made for the face.

See a dermatologist. Start visiting the dermatologist now for regular skin cancer screenings, to get advice on adult-onset acne, or to manage any conditions that may be keeping you from having flawless skin.

Get plenty of sleep. You need at least eight hours of shut-eye to give your body enough time to recharge itself and repair the damage done during the day, so don’t skimp on your sleep.

Eat well. The old saying “You are what you eat” couldn’t be more true — and choosing foods wisely can guarantee that your skin will stay as healthy as possible. Fill up on foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats, and limit oily, fatty foods, caffeine, and alcohol, which can cause acne and can speed up the aging of your skin. You might also want to take a multivitamin that includes a full day’s allowance of vitamins C and E, antioxidants that can help your body fight the signs of aging. And eight glasses of water each day will keep you (and your skin) hydrated.

Wear sunscreen every day. The top tip on skin care from most dermatologists is to wear sunscreen every day — even if it’s cloudy or you’ll be spending most of the day indoors. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can quickly damage the skin, speeding up aging and possibly even causing cancer. You want to choose a sunscreen that provides protection from both UVA and UVB rays and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 — and you’ll need to reapply it every few hours if you’re spending an entire day in the sun.

Exercise regularly. An active lifestyle confers numerous health benefits — especially for your skin. The sweating exercise causes helps your skin release toxins; exercise also stimulates circulation, which helps your body get vital nutrients to the outer layers of your skin.

Quit smoking now. Not only does smoking damage your lungs and other vital organs but it wreaks havoc on your skin as well. Smoking can contribute to wrinkles around the mouth and the eyes, and it results in sallow, dry skin. You’ll avoid numerous health problems by quitting in your twenties.