By – Yemisi Suleiman

Gone are the days when men traditionally kept skincare simple and now, more men are pursuing healthier, younger-looking skin.

It is a great time for men to evaluate their skincare routine, and learn more about how to take care of their body’s largest organ as brands and products that are catering to men are also evolving with the times, XDand are no longer limited in the market even though skincare has traditionally been a womans domain.
With the present scorching rays from the sun, extreme humidity and dust can damage skin, clog pores, darken the skin tone and make it age faster. Keeping all these factors in mind, here are a few effective refreshing summer skincare hacks for men to beat the heat and stay clean.

1. Wash Your Face
   Its necessary to wash your face twice a day. Remember to wash your face once in the morning and once at night with a gentle cleanser and moisturise it. Choose the cleanser and moisturiser as your skins need.
2. Wear Your Sunscreen
   The most important skincare essential this period is sunscreen. Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes before stepping out so that it gets enough time to soak into the skin and protect it from getting dark.
3. Face Masks
   Face masks help in cooling down stressed skin and reduce tanning and dullness caused by heat. One with oily skin should go for a mud face pack.
4. Take Care Of Your Beard
   Keep your beards clean at all times, as it can be a trap for dirt and sweat, and can cause unwanted beard acne.
5. Exfoliate
   Our pores enlarge during this time to let the skin breathe easily, resulting in excessive sweat and dirt clogging the pores leading to breakouts. Get hold of a scrub and exfoliate all the dead skin away and unclog the pores. Dont miss out on exfoliation, guys.
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6. Stay Hydrated
   Most of us have been overlooking the power of drinking water and the positive effects it has on our skin. Flushing off the toxins internally is as important as washing off the dust from the face. Drinking plenty of water helps our skin retain its elasticity and remains refreshed. Also, a well-hydrated body keeps anti-aging at bay.