The Grooming Guys Blog

For most men, the importance of following a solid skincare routine used to rank right up there with taping an episode of The View or catching a live performance of Olympians on Ice. Oh my… how times have changed. Today, more and more men are aware of the benefits of a prescriptive skincare regimen, just a few of which include: a younger, more youthful appearance, healthier looking skin and smoother shaves.

And since more and more fellas are interested in taking care of their mugs and at least being somewhat knowledgeable about the area surrounding their “pie holes,” the Grooming Guys have decided to lay out our 2009 list of “8 Things A Man Should Know About His Skin.”

8. Washing Your Face At Night Is More Important Than Washing It In The Morning.  Think about it… during the day you are exposed to the environment, other people (hugs, kisses, phones, etc.) and during the night it’s usually just you, a pillow and if you’re lucky, one clean person with whom you are pretty sure of thier solid hygiene habits. If you’re shaving in the AM though, cleaning your face again is recommended.

7. Exfoliating Your Skin Is Not The Same As Washing It. Exfoliating removes dead skin and washing removes dirt.  A combo of both is what a guy needs.

6. Men Have 1/3 Thicker Skin Than Women.  What this should mean is that guys don’t wrinkle as fast as the ladies, but since men tend to take less care of thier skin than the fairer sex, the opposite is usually true.  Men can take advantage of their genetic predisposition by using a moisturizer regularly, getting facials, etc.

5. Washing Your Face More Than 2X Per Day Is Overdoing It. Sure it would help the Grooming Guys sell more stuff, but the effects of washing three or more times would be detrimental to a man’s dermis in the long run.

4. Repeated Facial Expressions Cause Wrinkles. So, if you fake smile a lot of have a perma-scowl, odds are good you’ll get some wrinkles as a result. Stop being so fake or cheer up and your skin is going to look better longer.

3. Topical Vitamin C Really Helps Fight The Signs Of Aging. You don’t have to take our word for it, but the most knowledgeable Skin Care Expert we know, Ms. Nikki Parker, says it’s the truth. This product has tons of the big C.

2. Wash Your Face Last In The Shower.  Doing so before washing and conditioning your hair could lead to some zany shampoo particles setting up shop on your face.  Avoid that by saving face cleansing for the grand finale.

1. Your Cell Phone Is Really Dirty.  Wipe that sucker down so all the crap that’s on it doesn’t rub up against your face 20 times a day – imparting oils, dirt and more.