3 steps to better skin - in under 10 minutes a day

Are you a novice when it comes to skin care, and do you have trouble knowing how to start? Not a problem, gents has the answers to your questions. Here is a 3-step crash course in basic skin care for everyone who would like to be better informed.

Step 1 - Cleansing

Thorough cleansing is the foundation for ALL skin care. This step will give the most effect to your skin, and should be performed morning and evening. Begin by wetting the face with lukewarm water. Put a small amount of Clarins Men Active Face Wash in your hand, about as large as a hazelnut. Rub your hands against each other, and then apply the gel to the face. Massage using calm, gentle movements until a light lather is built up. Rinse the face with lukewarm water. If you are not going to shave, you can dry your face now. Otherwise let the moisture remain for a smoother shave.

Step 2 - Shaving

Every good shave starts with damp skin. This is because lukewarm water softens the hair, and if you have used Clarins Men Active Face Wash in step one, your hair will be softened. Soft hair is easier to shave than hard.

Apply Dermalogica Invigorating Shave Gel or Recipe: Clear Shaving Gel. These work in the same way as shaving lather, but they also give additional caring benefits and keep the moisture in the hair longer. Let the gel or cream remain for a few minutes before beginning to shave.

Always shave with the grain of your growth. If after the first time you notice that there are is obstinate stubble remaining, try to carefully shave against the grain in the places necessary. Carefully!

Rinse with lukewarm water. Dry by pressing the towel against the face. Do not rub the towel against the face, since your newly shaved skin is extra sensitive just after shaving.

Apply Dermalogica Post-Shave Balm where you have shaved, to sooth and heal your skin.

Step 3 - Moisturizing

In this step you moisturize your skin with Clarins Men Moisture Balm. If you have problem skin, you can apply Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel first on any acne or blemishes. If instead your skin is a little older, it is sufficient to just use Clarins Men Line-Control Cream. Moisturizing is the last step, and it should also be performed both morning and evening.

"Follow this by inspection and admiration for your well-groomed and attractive appearance, followed by practice of tough facial expressions and gestures in front of the mirror. After this, you give yourself a big smile and the procedure is finished." (To cite Per Holmberg, competition winner June 2004).