If a woman has little to make people forget about the need to take care with their skin, but men easily forget that with the onset of summer. When there is an opportunity to play sports in the open air, swim in the sea, go fishing and hiking - it's hard to remember the creams and lotions that are on the shelf at home. Nevertheless, to the summer fun is not turned nightmare for the skin, you need to regularly remember her needs.

Protect yourself from the sun

The main rule of summer skin care - to protect from the sun. While women have learned this rule by heart, men often continue to ignore it. Meanwhile, ultraviolet radiation promotes premature aging Aging Skin: The three most common problems and their solutions , The appearance of age spots, and, in some cases, cancer. To reduce risk, you need to buy sunscreen Sunscreen is not just for the beach   - And do not forget to use it.

When choosing a sunscreen, first of all, pay at the sun protection factor - SPF. It shows the degree of protection that you provide or that cream. For example, a cream with an SPF of 15 will allow you to spend in the sun 15 times longer than without creams - how much time depends on the type of skin. SPF 15 - a minimum level of protection; cream with SPF is recommended for daily use, including, in cloudy weather. In the summer, especially on sunny days, and if you are going to spend a lot of time in the open air, it is recommended to choose creams with SPF 30. For trips to tropical countries better to use creams with SPF 50.

Terms of use sunscreens:

• Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out of the house;
• If you are open-air, apply the cream every half an hour, regardless of the SPF;
• Protect all parts of the body. Do not forget the ears, hands and feet. At the head wear cap or other headgear;
• Remember that cotton clothes provide protection from the sun, equivalent to an SPF of 15 or less. Therefore, if you only T-shirt under it is recommended to apply sunscreen;
• Waterproof creams are not as waterproof as we would like. Be sure to apply sunscreen after swimming or intensive exercise, causing heavy sweating;
• If you use insect repellent, use a sunscreen with an SPF of more than necessary, because the former can reduce the effectiveness of the second;
• Baby sunscreen designed especially for children - for a man they will be ineffective.

Cleanses and moisturizes the skin

Pores is significantly greater in men than in women, and in addition, men are more sebaceous gland activity. In summer, the pores become clogged with fat and impurities faster than at any other time of the year.

Do not wash the skin with soap ordinary - it causes excessive dryness and sometimes irritation. Buy a mild cleanser suitable for your skin type. Use a cleansing lotion or not - your business. Lotion after washing helps deeply cleanse the skin, but in normal skin and fat in this usually is not necessary. If you have oily skin Oily skin: Natural and artificial care Lotion can be very handy. Whatever tools you use, you need to thoroughly clean the skin every day.

On clean skin Clean skin: the beauty of the need to fight   Apply a moisturizer - yes, the man he not only does not hurt, but will benefit. Choose the cream yourself, or consult a friend of a woman - do not hesitate, that man watching him, for a long time do not see anything wrong.

Do not shave too often

In summer, try to avoid daily shaving. During shaving the skin forms microscopic cuts, and it takes time to heal them. In the summer, because of the dust and ultraviolet radiation, this process takes longer, and shave more than usual, irritated skin. In addition, these cuts do not allow the skin to perform its functions properly - when you are in the open, she must at the same time to recover, and protect your body from sunlight. Remember that hair can look very sexy, and try to shave less summer days.

Those who long time and knows first hand what the problem skin does not need to be reminded what to do make-up and skin care for acne - not for the faint of heart. If your skin is prone to acne, too, first of all you should consult a dermatologist: it will greatly facilitate the selection of cosmetics. If you have already done so, go buy cosmetics, using helpful advice.

Choose the tonal base with the most suitable for your staff

Mineral make-up - a great choice for problem skin. With its crumbly consistency he did not bear a heavy layer of the skin, but at the same time creates a nice even coating. While mineral makeup is often touted as an ideal for oily and sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care This is not always the case. Some kinds of expensive mineral makeup For whom is suitable mineral makeup and how to use it   can cause a skin rash, because they contain bismuth oxychloride - a mineral that is used to make cosmetics effect lights. However, in most cases mineral powder really help stabilize the troubled skin and provides a smooth coating prevents greasy.

People with oily skin often refuse liquid foundation because they believe that it could lead to the emergence of new pimples and acne Acne: facial trouble . In fact, the liquid base which does not contain oils whose main ingredient is water, can be completely harmless to skin prone to acne. Look nekomedogennye and hypo-allergenic tonal framework - they are unlikely to cause irritation, but it will give your skin an even tone. They are particularly recommended for people with dry skin problem, and - mineral powder can cause a peeling of the skin, liquid foundation and, on the contrary, will provide additional moisture.

Read the label

When choosing makeup products do not rely on such inscriptions as "nekomedogenny" or "recommended by dermatologists." Such words are not misleading, they just do not provide enough information - more information about the product can be found on the reverse side of the package or powder foundation Tone Cream: a pledge perfect makeup . Read the composition and pay attention to the harmful and helpful ingredients. For example, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide have natural anti-inflammatory properties and a sunscreen. Some of the ingredients that should be avoided owners of problematic skin - sodium chloride, soybean oil and methanol. For more information about the beneficial and undesirable ingredients of cosmetic products, you can get a consultation with a dermatologist.

Choose the right shade

Makeup will help you only if you choose the correct color. To hide pimples, use concealers with green hues. If you have a lot of pimples and noticeable acne, use the tonal foundation to the tone or two darker than your natural skin color. Due to the defects of the skin will become less noticeable. Just do not forget to apply foundation on your neck, or face will look like a mask.

Do not overdo it

How would you not want to completely hide the unsightly pimples, do not gloss over their layers of concealer - it is a sure way to make them even more noticeable. Use a concealer and foundation tone very carefully, and there is always less is more: the thick layer of makeup inevitably draws attention to the fact that you want to hide.