Make-up and skincare are generally regarded as women’s forte. Men seldom indulge in ‘make-up and skincare. Many men do care for their skin, but make-up is alien to most men. Treating make-up and skin care as different topics wouldn’t make sense; after all, makeup will work only if the skin is healthy. So how do you exercise make-up and skincare together?
Here are some tips for makeup and skincare:
* Always have skincare in mind, whether you are buying products for makeup or applying them onto your skin after you have bought them. So what you are buying is a make-up and skin care product, not just a makeup product. Check the ingredients to see if it contains things that you might be allergic to. Also, check if it contains high concentration chemicals that can harm your skin.
* ‘Makeup and skincare is also about testing the products before using them. So, apply the make-up on a small patch of skin such as earlobes, and check how your skin reacts to it.
* Keep track of the expiry date on your make-up products and never use them beyond the expiry date. Some products (e.g. vitamin C-based products), if not stored properly, get spoilt much earlier than the expiry date.
* Cleanliness is an important part of make-up and skincare procedure. Sharpen your eyeliners regularly and keep all your make-up equipment clean at all times. You might fix a date each month for overhauling your equipment. As part of cleanliness, your make-up and skincare procedure should also include keeping your hair clean at all times.
* Nail care is another important aspect of make-up and skincare. Use a good quality nail polish and always keep your nails clean. Once you are done cleaning and polishing your nails, you should rub in cuticle oil at the edges of the nail.
* If you have deep-set eyes, you should use a liquid eyeliner instead of a pencil one. This will prevent smudging at the deep edges of your eyelid.
* If you have a skin disorder e.g. acne, you should not apply heavy or chemical-based make-up. Consult your dermatologist if you are not sure about the makeup products that you can use while you have acne or other skin disorder. Never try to squeeze pimples/ acne. Remember that make-up and skincare should not conflict with each other.
* Use a mild make-up remover (instead of just washing it away).
* Another important make-up and skincare procedure is the following golden rule: “Never sleep with your make-up on.”
* While applying a deodorant, ensure that you maintain the recommended distance between the nozzle and your skin (as mentioned on the deodorant pack).
So, make-up and skincare should always go hand in hand. Do not try to treat make-up and skincare differently.