Skin care for men and women require different approaches, particularly when it comes to the face. To some men skin care is an afterthought. They shower, shave, splash on some alcohol based astringent and head out the door. Hopefully, that's not you.

If you want to look great for the rest of your life and don't want your face to tell your age, then you need to start now. Here, we have some tips about anti-aging facial skin care for men, but they are appropriate, regardless of your age.

A man's face is particularly prone to redness and inflammation, particularly if he shaves. Near constant inflammation increases the likelihood that free radicals will damage the cellular membranes and the collagen fibers. Those things cause sagging, wrinkling and a variety of signs that are often seen on older faces.

A run-of-the-mill men skin care product does not contain anything that will reduce inflammation or the redness that accompanies it. Nor does it contain anything that prevents free radicals from doing their damage. It does contain compounds that:

* Clog the pores
* Interfere with skin-cell rejuvenation
* Increase the likelihood of blemishes and black heads
* Can cause irritation
* Can cause allergic reactions
* And can increase the production and activity of free radicals.

Skin care for men or women shouldn't be like that, but manufacturers of cheap and popular health and beauty aids don't seem to care. The skin's health is what is at stake here. If it is not in good health, it will show.

There is a new line of creams for women's and men skin care. They were not developed by a cosmetic company and they aren't cheap, but they aren't as expensive as those designer creams and lotions that are so popular in department stores.

They are free of added fragrances, artificial preservatives, allergens, irritants and toxins. The ingredients that they do contain are similar to what you would find in a health supplement; vitamins, amino acids, protein complexes, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals.

So, if you want to look great, you need to protect your skin's health. Start by throwing away products that contain petrolatum, mineral oil, parabens and other artificial preservatives. A dab of cologne is fine, but you don't need a lot of added fragrances in your other personal care products. They are detrimental for women and men skin care.

The best routine for skin care for men includes a natural daily cleanser that is made from manuka honey or tea tree oil. These prevent infection and reduce inflammation. As a shaving lubricant, try plain grape seed oil. As an aftershave, witch hazel has natural antiseptic activity and acts as an antioxidant.

If you really want the best active men skin care solutions, look for a facial fluid that contains witch hazel, vitamin B5, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10 and a compound called Functional Keratin. Research has shown that this combination of ingredients greatly reduces inflammation and redness. That's just a little info about skin care for men, but it should get you off to a good start.