Men need to take care of their skin just as much as women. There are facial recipes designed specifically for men. Some men assume women's products are suitable for them as well, but this isn't the case. Men and women have very different types of skin and require very different facials. In order to understand why men and women need different skin care products, we must first examine the differences between these two types of skin.

Men and women's skin differ in the following ways:

• Men tend to have oilier skin than women.
• Men have thicker skin than women.
• Men have more delicate skin than women.
• Men have smaller oil glands than women.

Now that we have determined the differences between the two types of skin, it's clear why men require a different facial skin care regime. A quality facial scrub for men should be formulated to moisten and refresh the face. Most men shave on a daily basis which can cause irritation and dry out the skin.

Below are three recipes.

Best Men's Facial

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 drops of essential oil (optional)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon powered oats

Directions:

1. Peel and mash banana. Add honey, egg yolk, wheat germ oil, oats and lemon juice.
2. Mix all ingredients together until a smooth paste is formed. If the mask is too thick, add a touch of water to thin it out.
3. Add essential oils and stir well.
4. Apply the mask to clean skin on the face and neck. If the paste comes in contact with eyes or mouth, wash immediately.
5. Let mixture sit on the face for 10 minutes.
6. Rinse with lukewarm, then cool water.
This mask must be used within a few hours of preparation; otherwise the ingredients will become ineffective and can potentially damage the skin.

Easy Facial Mask

Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Facial Mask for Dry Skin

Ingredients:

• 2 oz ripe avocado flesh
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 teaspoon pure acacia honey
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 5 drops chamomile essential oil


Directions:

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender, or mash by hand in a bowl. Add extra orange juice if the mixture is too thick.
2. Apply the mask to clean skin on the face and neck. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes.
3.Rinse with lukewarm, then cool water.
This mask will keep for a day or two in the fridge if you don't use it all.