Skin care isn’t just for women. Men who want healthy, hydrated, and younger-looking skin should also have a daily cleansing and moisturizing regimen. Here are a handful of common men’s skin care mistakes and how to avoid them.

4 Skin Care Mistakes Men Often Make

1. Not Using the Right Products

Prior to shopping for cleansers, moisturizers, and creams, find out what skin type you have: normal, oily, dry, sensitive, or a combination. When you purchase products made specifically for your skin type, you’ll start noticing positive results within days or weeks.

2. Failure to Prep Before Shaving

Preparing your skin before shaving is crucial, as it prevents issues like razor burn, bumps, or irritation. Wash your face and neck to remove any dirt, excess oil, and dead skin cells. This will also loosen up the hairs so that you don’t have to press and drag the razor as hard. 

3. Using Only the Basics

There’s nothing wrong with the basics, but you might want to step up your skin care game from using only a cleanser and moisturizer. Try applying an anti-aging cream to restore your skin and boost collagen production along with an eye cream to prevent dark circles and puffiness. 

4. Not Applying Sunscreen 

Excessive exposure to sunlight is one of the primary contributors to aging skin, and only about 15% of men wear sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to protect your skin from early aging and to prevent melanoma. 

Keep your skin young, glowing, and attractive with men’s skin care services from New Paradise Men's Spa. This Manhattan-based spa offers facials, manicures, pedicures, massages, and hair removal for men throughout New York City. Call (646) 559-1621 to book an appointment for a men’s skin care consultation, and visit the website to learn more about their spa packages.