A lot of men love sports and the great outdoors and hate spending much time in front of the mirror. Due to these various reasons, there are some skin issues that are shared by numerous men. Luckily, many of these problems can be dealt with using all sorts of homemade solutions, saving you from scampering to the local beauty store for everyone to see.
Continue reading to know some of the usual skin problems lots of men have to put up with, as well as excellent all-natural solutions for each one of them.
Pimples
It’s not just the breakouts that you have to worry about, but also the permanent scars left behind most especially by pimples that get infected. Refrain from popping those zits or applying toothpaste on them which could only make them darker and end up as nasty blemishes. The best thing to do is add a few drops of water to baking soda. Daub the resulting paste onto pimples to hasten their drying up and healing.
Excessive Oils
A lot of men tend to wash their face with soap and water a lot to get rid of excess oils. However, this solution will only cause more oils to be produced by your sebaceous glands in an attempt to get rid of the dryness. It’s a good idea to wash your face not more than twice daily. In between washings, use blotting paper to keep your face shine-free. You may also mix oatmeal with water to create an oil-absorbing face mask. Apply and wait for about 15 minutes before rinsing.
White Heads
The presence of white heads can make you look less attractive most especially up close. A quick way to get rid of white heads without having to ask the attendant at a local beauty store for a beauty treatment for it is by mixing the white of an egg with a couple of tablespoons of honey. Apply this all over the face. Wash off with cold water after about half an hour.
Razor Burn
Aside from giving you discomfort and pain, razor burn can also leave your face with a rash. The best way to keep razor burn at bay is by washing your face with lukewarm water to soften both skin and hair, and applying soap, shampoo or shaving cream just before you shave. Replacing your razor regularly matters too. In case razor burn is already around, simply prick a vitamin E capsule and apply the oil on problem areas. You may also break an aloe vera leaf and apply the gel.
Dead Skin Cells
If your complexion looks dull, it could be there are simply too many dead cells sitting on the top of your skin. There’s no need to invest in an expensive exfoliating gel because baking soda or granulated sugar is capable of removing those dead cells that keep your skin from looking healthy and glowing. Simply add a few drops of olive oil to baking soda or granulated sugar. Use your fingertips to gently massage the resulting exfoliating gel on your face, using circular motions. Wash off thoroughly with water. Limit doing this home remedy twice a week only.
Eye Bags
Placing slices of cucumbers on your eyes too girly for you? Fret not because there is something else that is highly effective in dealing with eye bags: used green tea bags. Simply stash a couple of used green tea bags in the fridge. Allow them to stay there for a few minutes. Once chilled, lie down and place them on your eyes. You may also apply egg whites under the eyes. Rinse off after a few minutes or when the skin already feels taut.
Fine Lines
It’s common knowledge that some of the most effective anti-aging solutions on the market don’t come with cheap price tags. If you’re beginning to notice some fine lines on your face and you’re not willing to spend top dollar on expensive cosmetic products, reach for a bottle of olive oil. Apply a thin layer of it on your face to keep the skin moisturized, thus lessening the appearance of those fine lines. Coconut oil works just as great.
Suntan
Had some fun under the sun and now you’re paying the price in the form of painful sunburn? Fret not. An effective way to attain relief from the pain as well as hasten the healing of damaged skin is by applying a mixture of turmeric powder and plain yogurt fresh from the fridge. Apply on trouble spots and wash off after about half an hour.
