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Yeah, we know. Deailing with skincare is as exciting as watching "The Notebook" with your girlfriend. Women are introduced to skin care at an early age, but men don't get the same basic training. We're pleased to offer you the best products known to man, but we're also as excited to be able to offer you an easy to understand guide to basic skin care. Take a minute to read over the information below. Once you've done that, choose the best products for your skin. There's more great information in the product descriptions here in our online store as well!

These days, however, we're more aware of the benefits of a solid skincare regimen. The benefits of proper skin care include: healther looking skin, smoother shaves, fewer wrinkles, and a younger apperance. We'd all like that, right?! Spending just a few minutes a day on that mug is worth it.

Here's what we recommend:

Know Your Type

The first step in putting your best face forward is knowing what kind face you've got in the first place. Look at the chart below and pick your type.

Dry Skin	Oily Skin	Nomal (Combination) Skin
Small pores Dry skin Tight and sometimes uncomfortable Rarely breaks out	Shiny appearance Large, visible pores Frequent breakouts Blackheads	Mostly problem free Average skin Possibly a bit dry and a bit oily in certain areas

Know Your Routine

Now that you've got your skin type figured out, it's time to figure out your routine. Here are the basics:

Dry Skin	Oily Skin	Normal (Combination) Skin
1. Clean Up Clean your face with a light gel or foaming cleanser. Never use bar soap, which will dry and tighten skin. Wet your face, lather, and rinse with warm water. Don't get too warm as water that is too hot will dry your skin. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!	1. Clean Up Clean your face daily with a light cleanser. Stay away from bar soaps which can dry the skin and clog pores. Wet. Lather. Rinse. Use warm, not hot, water to avoid excess drying. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!	1. Clean Up Clean your face with a light gel or foaming cleanser. Never use bar soap, which will dry and tighten skin. Wet your face, lather, and rinse with warm water. Don't get too warm as water that is too hot will dry your skin. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!
2. Tone Up Using a cotton pad, apply a toner to refresh your skin and remove residue. This will help your skin absorb moisturizer better. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!	2. Tone Up Using a cotton pad, apply a toner to refresh your skin and remove residue. This will help your skin absorb moisturizer better. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!	2. Tone Up Using a cotton pad, apply a toner to refresh your skin and remove residue. This will help your skin absorb moisturizer better. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!
3. Get Moist Apply a good extra moisturizing lotion (with and SPF) Stay away from fragrances products or those containing alcohol. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!	3. Get Moist Even oily skin needs moisture (don't confuse moisture with oil). Use an oil-free moisturizer every day. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!	3. Get Moist Okay, normal guy. Your moisturizing routine can be a bit more complicated. Use a hydrating moisturizer for the dry spots and an oil-free moisturizer for the greasy places. If your skin is even all over, stick with a light hydrating moisturizer. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!
4. Re-Surface On a weekly basis, exfoliate and resurface skin by removing dead skin cells with a gentle face scrub. This will also help clear your pores. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!	4. Re-Surface On a twice weekly basis, exfoliate and resurface skin by removing dead skin cells with a gentle face scrub. This will also help clear your pores. Stay away from sensitive skin areas. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!	4. Re-Surface On a twice weekly basis, exfoliate and resurface skin by removing dead skin cells with a gentle face scrub. This will also help clear your pores. Stay away from sensitive skin areas. For our recommended skin care products, click HERE!