Many people believe that men are factory fitted with nice skin, but this is far from the truth. Men struggle with many skincare issues like acne and dryness.
Cheap and easy skincare routine for men
Do not use masculinity as a cover-up for not taking care of your skin.
Men also need to take care of their skin [Pinterest]
Skincare is not as tasking or expensive as many people think, especially men. This is the basic routine and products to use;
Cleanse
![This green tea cleanser is cheap and effective [St Ives]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'480'%20height%3D'480'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "This green tea cleanser is cheap and effective [St Ives]")
This green tea cleanser is cheap and effective [St Ives]
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Dirt and bacteria are the reason why your face is full of acne. You can remedy this situation by getting a good cleanser to use at least three times a week.
A St. Ives or Simple cleanser is all under ₦5,000 and they are quite organic. Stay away from astringent or chemical-based products.
Moisturise
Moisturising is sine qua non to having great skin. Moisturisers leave you with a visible glow and gets rid of any dryness.
![This neutrogena gel costs N10,500 to N13,000 [konga]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'500'%20height%3D'500'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "This neutrogena gel costs N10,500 to N13,000 [konga]")
This neutrogena gel costs N10,500 to N13,000 [konga]
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Try lotions like Aveeno Moisturizing cream, Simple, Advanced Snail Serum, CeraVe moisturizer and Neutrogena Hydro Water Boost Gel. Moisturise all the parts of your body and not just your hands and face. These creams are less than ₦10,000.
Use Sunscreen
Most people like to stay away from sunscreen but sunscreen reduces fine lines and wrinkles in your face.
Use Vitamin C serum
![The ordinary vitamin C serum [Apozona]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'790'%20height%3D'790'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "The ordinary vitamin C serum [Apozona]")
The ordinary vitamin C serum [Apozona]
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A glowing complexion is impossible without Vitamin C serum. Buy The Ordinary vitamin C serum for just ₦5,000.
Use it every night before you sleep.
Bath frequently and change your bed sheets, pillowcases, towels regularly
Bath at least twice a day with soap, sponge and water and not just pour water on yourself.
Then make sure you change your bedsheets, pillowcases and towel often, at once a week.
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If you don’t abide by this last tip, then forget about skincare.
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