face cream for men

Also men do need a good face cream. The word face cream is a bit generic because it can mean different kind of creams. The common denominator for all these creams is that they are all meant to hydrate your face and neck.

Especially after showering or washing your face it is recommended to use a good face cream to hydrate and nourish your skin with healthy ingredients. When you live somewhere where the water is quite hard, because of a high mineral content, then your skin can feel dry after showering or washing your face. In those cases, it is smart to apply a hydrating face cream for men to restore the moisture balance of your skin.

The different between a face cream, day cream and moisturizer

The word face cream and moisturizer are both generic terms to describe a cream for your face. Both a moisturizer and face cream can be a day cream and night cream. Of course, a day cream is only used during the day. There are also night creams for men. A moisturizer and a face cream can theoretically also be a night cream. So, that all makes it a bit confusing sometimes.

An example of a face cream that you only use during the day is a moisturizer with SPF. This face cream or day cream you apply in the morning after cleansing your face. They usually have a sun protection factor of about 15 to 20. That is enough protection for when you are outside on your way to an appointment or going to the store, but when you are going to tan or to the beach, then you will need sunscreen with at least factor 30. And you will also need to reapply regularly.

But with a face cream with SPF, you kill two birds with one stone. Sunscreen is not meant to hydrate your skin and usually feels kind of greasy. These day creams for men with SPF are lighter and easier to apply. And at the same time, they provide hydration and protection. Perfect for days when you want some light protection without taking out the 'big guns'.

Face creams for men with SPF

What is the best face cream or day cream for men to use?

Which face cream you will need depend on your preferences and skin type. Many men have an oily skin type or combination skin, and, in that case, it is recommended to use an oil free moisturizer.

These face creams for men are lighter and they will not clog your pores. Oily skin means that your skin is producing a little bit too much natural skin oil and that can clog your pores. And a result of clogged pores can be impurities or even acne. That is something you want to prevent of course, so keep that in mind when you are picking out a good face cream or day cream.

Day creams for men with oily skin

When you have dry skin, then you can apply a day cream that is a bit oilier, because your skin will need that extra hydration. You do not have to worry too much that your pores are getting clogged when you have dry skin. How do you know if you have dry skin as a man? When you get out of the shower, do not apply anything on your face. After about half an hour, you will notice that your skin feels tight and sometimes you will also see some skin flakes on your forehead or cheeks. Red spots are also common.

When this happens to your skin, then you know your skin craves a deep hydrating and nourishing face cream for men. Usually, premium day creams and face creams will contain numerous natural ingredients to provide you with the best skincare.

Face creams for men with dry skin

Important ingredients in face cream for men

I will now provide some examples of natural ingredients you frequently encounter in face cream for men. The first example is aloe vera, because it soothes your skin, and it has anti-inflammatory properties. Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient that you usually can find in premium face creams, because of its hydrating properties. This molecule can retain 1000 times its own weight in moisture.

In day creams and face creams for men you can find different types of oils, like jojoba oil and avocado oil, for example. The texture and viscosity of jojoba oil is very close to the oil our skin produces by itself.

You will also notice that many face creams contain multiple extracts to nourish your skin. White and green tea, for example, are added because they contain many antioxidants. Also, other extracts that are rich in antioxidants will be added to premium face creams to protect your skin against free radicals. These miniscule particles can cause skin damage because of harmful sunlight and pollution. In some cases, they can even cause cancer.

So, the ingredients mentioned above is what you should look for when picking out a premium face cream or day cream for men. Many products in the supermarket or drugstore will not contain these kinds of ingredients. High quality ingredients are too expensive to add to cheap creams.

When to apply a face cream or day cream?

Applying a face cream is usually one of the later steps in a proper skincare routine in the morning. You do not need to use all the products mentioned below, of course, but when you do, the correct order will look like this in the morning:

Cleansing phase:

This is a phase you cannot skip because everybody needs to cleanse their face to prevent impurities and build-up.

Facial cleanser: a product you need to use daily in the morning to keep your skin clean.
Face scrub: you use this after a facial cleanser, but you only need it about 2-3 times per week to remove dead skin cells and to keep your pores unclogged.

Treatment phase:

The treatment phase contains products that are used on more targeted areas to deal with specific skin problems for better look skin.

Face toner: a treatment to improve your skin's pH balance and it helps to restore your skin after the cleansing phase.
Serum: contains antioxidants and other important nutrients. It works well in combination with a face cream when you make sure to apply the serum first.
Eye cream: is meant to fight fine lines and crow's feet. So, it is an anti-aging product for men to make your skin look younger.
Spot treatment: can be used to treat pigmentation issues or other little spots on your skin to improve your skin's complexion.

Hydrating/nourishing phase:

In this phase it is time to hydrate and nourish your skin again. And that is where a face cream or dry cream comes in. As you can see, these products come in relatively late in the morning routine skincare process.

Face cream/day cream: hydrates and nourishes your skin and improves the working of previously applied skincare products, like a serum.
Face oil: can be applied when you are looking for more hydration and some protection.
Sunscreen (when needed): a sunscreen you always apply last, because otherwise it provides little to no protection. It needs to be the last layer on your face, so that it can block harmful UV-radiation and keep your skin from getting sunburned.

Conclusion

A face cream is a must-use product. Unfortunately, it is a bit confusing that some products are called a moisturizer or dry cream, but the most important thing is that you have at least one of them in your skincare routine in the morning to use after the cleansing phase.

Even when you have oily skin, you still should apply a face cream. When you are trying to make your skin less oily by not applying any moisturizer, then you skin will get dry and overcompensate the loss in moisture. And that can cause more impurities.

You do not necessarily have to do the full morning skincare routine mentioned above, but a good facial cleanser and face cream are absolutely necessary for every man that is serious about his skin.

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