When I was a boy my dad used two types of soap- Lifebuoy and Lava soap. Lifebouy was for the body and Lava soap was for the hands. A nimble skin care regimen to say the least. After degreasing his hands with pumice infused Lava soap, he jumped in the shower where his trusty bar of Lifebuoy soap doubled as body wash and shampoo. Capped with a splash of Old Spice and pops was ready for anything!
The idea of moisturizing or applying sun protection to a man’s skin was at the time considered- not manly. I remember dad’s dry course hands. They literally felt like sandpaper, and that was manly. Those were the old days. These days dad is a true believer in moisturizers and nourishing cleansers, but after years of unprotected sun exposure and the drying effects of harsh cleansers the effects have taken a toll on his skin. Today dad has a skin care regimen that can rival my mom’s. And his commitment to skin care is paying off. It goes to show you that it’s never to late to change the course of damaged skin, and you can teach an old dog new tricks. Just don’t try to suggest replacing his Old Spice.
The notion of skin care for Gen Xer’s and Millennials is a far cry from Baby Boomers. The stigma associated with a man and skin care is long gone, and guys are spending more time and money on services and grooming than ever before. Today there are skin care lines designed specifically for men, and clubs that cater to men exclusively.
Society has evolved and life expectancy is longer than it has been at any time in history. And all of us, man or woman want to age with grace. So it’s no wonder that we take the extra time to extend the healthy glow of our skin. After all we’re gonna be in it longer than our parents or any generation before us.
I know a lot of women that pride themselves on having the most extensive skin routine in their circle of friends. They become the envy of the group and the go to gal for all the tips regarding make-up, fashion and style. And the Alpha females who hold claim to this title love it.
This is not the case for guys. At least not the ones I hang out with. Guys want something simple. And they want someone to just tell them what they need to do to look good and keep it that way. After all there’s a playoff game to watch!
So here it is. A simple daily routine to follow that will keep you looking sharp and aging gracefully for decades to come.
The Body.
The Face.
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