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Men should strive to have healthy skin. Optimal health starts by taking care of the skin at home and by visiting us at the Medical Aesthetic Center in New Jersey for skin care treatments. The following are ideal skin care tips for men.

Cleanse Skin
Cleansing the skin every day is necessary to remove the bacteria that causes various skin conditions like acne, eczema and dermatitis. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that affects adults of all ages. Skin cleansing is recommended to do in the morning before and after shaving and at night before bed.

Use All-Natural Ingredients
All-natural skin care is popular for being less harmful than the use of artificial chemicals. Common natural ingredients used include Vitamin C, Vitamin E, tea extracts, essential oils and shea or cocoa butter.

Choose a Safe Shaving Method
There are good and bad methods of shaving. Using a dull blade increases the risks of cuts, nicks and ingrown hairs. Shaving on cut or burned skin is never recommended and may result in permanent scarring. Always shave with a shaving cream or gel that provides a protective lather on the skin. Shave in the direction that your skin grows. Replace an old blade with a fresh one.

Consider Using an Astringent
An astringent contains isopropyl rubbing alcohol that removes oil and bacteria from the skin. It's used to cleanse and dry out skin to remove oil and tighten the pores. This product is more effective at thoroughly cleaning the skin than regular soap.

Protect Skin from the Sun
Wear sunscreen whenever you stay outdoors for a long time or limit your skin's exposure to the sun. The sun has UV rays that cause premature wrinkling and age spots.

The importance of a proper skin care routine cannot be underestimated. Skin care is easy to do but hard to maintain regularly at home. It helps that men visit us at the Medical Aesthetic Center in New Jersey for skin care treatments. Every man must do what he can to look his best. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about skin care treatments in New Jersey.