Women seem to have the beauty industry covered. Most skin care articles are about women, most products cater to women, and most tips can only be applied to women - what about men?

Men have begun to take an interest in their skin lately. Most men's products are popping up in stores across the country, and men are beginning to realize that proper skin care is important. While men are less likely to spend hours fussing over their skin, it is still important to realize that preventing aging is possible.

While it's true that most men don't think about aging as much as women do, getting older is still a fact of life. So, if you happen to be a man that wants to take care of his skin, you have come to the right place. Men's skin care begins with something that is true for women as well: stay away from the sun and avoid sunburns.

Men should wear sunscreen on a regular basis just as women should. In fact, every single human on earth should wear sunscreen. Additionally, it is important to avoid getting any kind of sunburn. This can often happen on a cloudy day when the sun isn't that strong - even though you may not be able to see the sun, it will still burn you if you are not careful. Sunburns can cause skin to age quickly.

Many men also have a problem with oily skin. If you happen to have oily skin, the right skin care routine is crucial. For oily skin, follow these tips:

·         Wash your skin day and night with the proper cleanser

·         Use a toner that will pick up dirt and oil that your cleanser has left behind

·         Don't forget to moisturize - even oily skin needs moisturizer

Aside from staying out of the sun and taking care of oily skin, men should also be careful about the type of shaving cream that they use. Some creams will cause the skin to product small red bumps, burn, and nick quickly. Using a glycerine based shaving gel will prevent skin irritation. Also, make sure to complete your shaving job with a proper moisturizer or aftershave balm - do not use alcohol based aftershaves!

Another great men's skin care tip is to visit a spa for a facial. Now, most men may not like the idea of getting a facial, but there is a method to this madness...promise. You see, when you get a facial, a beauty expert will be able to tell you what kind of skin you have. Knowing what kind of skin you have will allow you to purchase the right kinds of skin care products.

Half the battle to great skin care is knowing a lot about your skin. Find out what kind of skin you have, how to care for it, and what to do to avoid those little inconsistencies. While it's highly unlikely that you will become a skin care expert, you can start to prevent aging by working with the skin that you have.

Many men may not know that much about skin care. However, this doesn't mean that you can't learn. If you want your skin to stay young, look great, and attract the opposite sex, it's important that you care for your skin every day.