4 mistakes in self-care that men make in the summer

Summer is already here, it's time to deal with our bad summer habits. The most part of routine remains the same - a hairstyle every month and a humidifying cream once a day. But some trifles in the schedule should be corrected.

In this article, the biggest mistakes in self-care that men make in the summer.

Disregard for sunscreen

If there is a thing that does not allow all dermatologists of the world to sleep at night, it's that men consistently refuse to apply sunscreen. Despite the fact that the sun increases the risk of developing melanoma, many guys just do not want to do it. They are lazy, they consider it unnecessary and superfluous. But this is a necessary tool for reducing the risk of skin cancer. In the warmest months of the year, the danger of melanoma becomes pronounced, therefore, dear men, listen to the voice of reason and science, apply sunscreen!

Too frequent washing

Dr. Terrence Keeney, a dermatologist, working with Dove Men + Care, advises his male patients to wash their face in the summer twice a day. And only twice a day!

"When you wash, water, soap or any other cleanser you use, it removes not only sweat and fat from the skin, but also natural lipids, and this can be potentially irritating," says Keeney.

So, even if you have an active sweating, try to limit the number of times you wash your face. And always moisturize it after that to make up for the lost moisture.

Ignorance of the rules of application of deodorant

The worst thing in the summer is sweat. Axillary zones are especially affected by this problem. Many men do not know how to deal with this, and even applying an antiperspirant, they do it wrong.

In order for the antiperspirant to work, he needs time. Usually good agents last from 24 to 48 hours, so the best time to apply deodorant is in the evening, before going to bed.

Your white shirts will be grateful.

Wrong choice of cologne

Not all scents of colognes are suitable for every occasion.

"If you use only one, put it from time to time," writes G. Bruce Boyer in his book "True Style: History and Principles of Classical Menswear."

"Heat has the property of enhancing odors, so it is recommended to use light fragrances in the summer and reserve more" strong "for cold autumn and winter," adds Boyer.

For the same reason it is unreasonable to choose the incompatible smells of deodorant and cologne. In the summer it will be especially noticeable.