Whip your complex complexion into shape
By Jessica Boyd
Skincare today can be really confusing. One product tells you that clear pores are the key to great skin. Another tells you to follow a rigorous regimen with a number of cleansers and toners and moisturizers and only if you follow it in the exact order prescribed will you have perfect skin. Even beyond that is the difference between male and female skincare. Women, who tend to clog their pores with makeup, usually require more complex cleansers and products. Males, on the other hand, don't have these same concerns.
Skin types are as complex as the world's population is diverse and what one manufacturer or products claims may not be the best bet for you. There are so many products on the market and so many options when it comes to skincare, but some products only promise results and rarely actually deliver those results.
Some of the top manufacturers of skincare products are Neutrogena, Aveda and Clinique. All have proven to consumers that their number one goal is skincare and they all offer a variety of skincare products for your particular skin type. With such notable spokesmodels as Mandy Moore and Jennifer Love Hewitt, Neutrogena is the most popular of these three and is the product most widely used by teens and young adults.
Neutrogena specializes in products for both men and women. Neutrogena also has a personalized E-valuation that asks you questions about your skin type and what issues you face in trying to find the correct products to deal with your particular skin type. After you have completed the E-valuation, Neutrogena tells you what skin type you have, what products, and, more importantly, which ingredients will work best for you and your skin.
Women aren't the only ones who need help, men have skincare issues as well. The number one issue for men, concerning their skin, has to do with shaving and how to keep skin as nourished and healthy as possible. Nivea is voted best among men who are looking to do a little more than just wash their faces with soap and water and hope for the best with their razors. In the past few years, Nivea has been really dedicated to providing men with adequate and specialized skincare.
Nivea's latest innovation for men is its line of razor defense products, which are all aimed at assisting men in prepping and maintaining their skin during the shaving process. Many men suffer from skin irritations from either their razors or the products they use and Nivea is looking to aid in any way they can. Their line includes a daily face scrub, a defense gel and a face gel. Many men reported skin that was smoother and less irritated.
The best way to find out what type of product will work best for you is to determine your skin type. There are many types, from normal skin, to normal/oily, to combination, to dry and the list goes on and on. The best way to determine your skin type is to visit a dermatologist. They can tell you what your exact skin type is and which products will work best for you.