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Exfoliation: It’s Not Just for Women

The thought of exfoliation will summon the deep sighs, adamant protests, and rolling of the eyes from the 90% of the male population who are not familiar with the benefits of exfoliation. Men, especially those who are coping with the discomfort associated with ingrown hairs, should welcome the procedure with open arms.

So what is exfoliation anyway?

If men can disassociate the term from the visions that they conjure of women primping and fussing  they may very well welcome the process of exfoliation. Exfoliation in its simplest form means the removal of accumulated dead skin from the skin’s surface in order to expose the underlying skin. The skin revealed is softer and more even-toned and frankly I cannot imagine anyone who would not want that.

Research has proven that men’s skin is thicker than that of women, therefore they will ultimately reap greater benefits from exfoliation.  For men suffering from the effects of ingrown hair exfoliation is key!  Men in general can reap the benefits of all body exfoliation especially in problem areas likes chest, back, hands and feet.

Methods of Exfoliation

Men who prefer to exfoliate without the intrusion of prying eyes can do so in the privacy of their own home. There are a number great products that can be purchased at local beauty counters on online. For special occasions men can go all out and use the services available at nearby spas.

Available options include specially made loofah pads, gloves, stones, scrubs or creams whose main active ingredient consist of Glycolic, Salicylic, and Alpha-Hydroxy Acids. Often it takes trial and error to find the one that works best. An exfoliating solution containing salicylic acid is best for those with ingrown hair.

Other more expensive options for exfoliation include deep down treatments like like micro-dermabrasion. This process involves the use of tiny crystals to remove deeper imperfections.  Spa versions are the more expensive options but there are a number of over the counter products that will cost less than a trip to the spa.

Men, especially those prone to breakouts and ingrown hair, should exfoliate at least once weekly. It all depends on the skin type and intensity at which you exfoliate.

As a final note, I caution you to reduce exposure of the exfoliated skin to sunlight until the skin is back to normal.

If you are considering adding exfoliation to your routine especially if you have ingrown hair I will like to recommend Anthony Logistics For Men Mud Scrub. It is an absolutely amazing product and leaves your skin feeling so refreshingly soft and smooth. I purchased this for my husband and I love to feel his skin after he uses  it. He says that it feels like he has dropped ten pounds of skin after he washes it off.

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