Skin Care Tips for Men to Fight the Early Signs of Aging

Contrary to common perception, women aren't the only ones greatly concerned with their skin and with signs of aging.

For men, the appearance of sagging facial skin, the thinning hair, and the gradual loss of muscle tone in the arms and legs are just a few of the physical changes they had to deal with during late adulthood.

Traditional masculine behavior may not give a damn to wrinkles, grey hair or weak knees, but the modern man, who is a metrosexual, most likely treats himself to a skincare regimen that keeps his skin healthy and looking young.

We already know men are also prone to forming wrinkles beside their eyes and also laugh lines around the mouth. Most men think these wrinkles add character to their faces while many women find these men's lined faces ruggedly appealing.

However, for men who prefer a suave and sophisticated look, the regular use of cleansers, toners and moisturizers on their faces is as vital as taking a shower or shaving one's beard every day. These facial products bought over-the-counter have been specially formulated to match the needs of the male skin, which produces more oil and has bigger pores than the female skin type.

Aside from applying a facial at home daily, establishing good health habits, such as drinking more or less 1.5 liters of water and sleeping at least eight hours each day, are important for men in their late thirties or early forties.

During sleep our cells replenish themselves with energy and repair their damaged parts caused by toxins from the chemicals in processed foods, the pollutants from the environment, and those free radical molecules in the atmosphere. A healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, and other forms of antioxidants each day also helps accelerate the body's cellular processes, which leads to delaying the appearance of fine facial lines and the drying up of collagen beneath the skin surface.

Embracing a healthy lifestyle, which includes a nutritionally balanced diet and a medium-to-high intensity fitness training, is also important for men in their forties and fifties. Men generally need more protein to build up their muscle tissue, which make up the bulk of their bodies.

Their fitness training should also focus on following a strict schedule that splits intense workouts with a group in between individual sessions of weight lifting or resistance training. Workouts that improve cardiovascular and respiratory health as well as physical strength and endurance are very much recommended for men.

However, health tips for skin care and anti-aging won't be complete without a discussion on positive psychology and its perceptive effects on one's overall demeanor and facial appearance. For men who look happy and joyous always, the benefits of laughter and an optimistic outlook are immediately visible on their radiant faces.

Furthermore, they often exude an aura of serenity that seems imperturbable by whatever problems Life throws their way. At best, this level of mental health for men is achieved through Yoga and meditation.