How should men best care for their skin?

A lot of guys think skincare is just for women, but that's a total myth. Your skin has its own set of challenges it’s thicker, it gets oilier, and the daily grind of shaving can really mess it up. A good skincare routine isn't complicated. In fact, keeping it simple is key.

Here’s the basic game plan for healthy skin:

• Cleansing: You need to wash your face twice a day. Why? Because you're getting rid of all the gunk oil, sweat, and pollution, that builds up. Don’t use a bar of soap from the shower; that's way too harsh. Find a gentle, soap-free cleanser that won't strip your skin.
• The Shaving Factor: Shaving can be rough on your skin. To cut down on irritation and redness, use a good-quality shaving gel or cream. After you shave, a soothing aftershave balm can help calm things down and prevent that dry, tight feeling.
• Moisturize: Yes, you need to moisturize. Even if your skin is oily, it still needs hydration. The trick is to find a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer that won't clog your pores. Look for a product that says "non-comedogenic."
• Sunscreen is Your Best Friend: This is probably the most important step of all. Sun damage causes wrinkles, sun spots, and can even lead to skin cancer. Find a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and use it every single day. A lot of moisturizers now come with SPF built in, which makes it even easier.

A few more things to think about:

• Don't forget to wash your face at night. This is when your skin does its repair work. You need to get all that grime off so it can breathe.
• Exfoliate gently. Using a gentle exfoliant a couple of times a week can help get rid of dead skin cells and keep your pores from getting clogged. Just don’t use those super-rough scrubs.
• Your lifestyle matters. What you eat, how much water you drink, and how much you sleep all show up on your face.

The most important thing is consistency. You're not going to see results overnight. But if you stick with a simple routine, you'll have healthier, clearer skin for the long haul.