Now if you really want to be like those good looking guys on the “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” show, then life is easy.  Just pick all the standard treatments used by women, and there will be nothing else for you to do.  The challenge is for those guys who do not want to go to that extreme but still want to do something that will make us look great (and not old) without losing our manliness. (Related link:  Skinceuticals for men: skin care for a youthful look)

What are the minimum skin care products that a man needs?

Protection against sun:  There should be no argument at all why we need to protect our skin against the sun.  First and foremost is the risk of skin cancer.  Second, exposure to sun makes the skin older soon.  So the part of the body that a woman sees first should look the best.  Something likeCalifornia North Titanium SPF 15 Sunblock should do the job pretty well.  (Related:  Skin treatments)

Skin cleanser:  I know we men are lazy and end up putting some cheap soap on our faces every day.  This is an absolute No-No.  What you need is a cleanser.   I like M.D. Forte Facial Cleanser II.  It eliminates impurities on the skin (sweat, dirt, etc.) and is not harsh on the skin as most soaps are.  If you insist on using soaps, try to buy those that have no fragrance and artificial color.

Moisturizer:  Yes, those of us who are constantly inside buildings get easily dehydrated.  During the long winter months in most parts of the US, we also deal with very dry air if at all we get exposed to any.  Most of the time we are indoors in heated homes and other buildings where air can be excessively dry.  A moisturizer is a must for the skin to function properly. AgainCalifornia North Action Moisturizer does a great job for most skin types.  (Related article:  Skincare after winter - tips to get ready for spring)

Face scrub:  Remember I told you about all those dead cells on the skin.  If these are not removed, they accumulate and do not allow fresh skin cells to come out.  Over time, your skin looks ‘old’, ‘flaky,' ‘dead’, and lacks radiance.  Do not think that Ben Affleck’s skin is only a gift of Nature!  All celebrities look so damn attractive because of greater care that they take of themselves and right personal care products that they use.  When you see them in public, more often than not, they are also wearing makeup to conceal skin imperfections.  So at least a weekly scrub allows all the dead cells to be washed off, leaving behind a shiny skin. You might want to tryAppellation Spa Microfine Grapeseed Scrub.