Men Using Cosmetics?

**mips** · April 1st, 2009

Originally Posted by t0p

I use toothpaste weekly, whether they need it or not. Does this qualify me for this metrosexual love fest?

Nah, you just qualify as someone with bad breath.

**Muffinabus** · April 1st, 2009

Shampoo and conditioner... I got yelled at a few months back when I was a hair model for not using conditioner so I've been doin that since.

**Therion** · April 1st, 2009

All I know about this topic is that this stuff, Nivea after shave balm, is GODLY good.

Not exactly a cosmetic, but I'm doing the best I can here...

**tjwoosta** · April 1st, 2009

need i say more?

**myusername** · April 1st, 2009

i use moisturizer. it feels funny when i have dry skin on my face

**lswartz** · April 1st, 2009

That just hurts my eye.

**lisati** · April 1st, 2009

Perhaps I'm an old fart or something but something about the idea of men using cosmetics doesn't sound right.... no disrespect intended to the older members of this community or those who choose to use the products.

EDIT: Atterthought, some time after original post: there's nothing wrong with taking care of yourself.

**haemulon** · April 1st, 2009

I've taken to using some moisturizing lotion ( it even says it's for guys on the package) on the face, especially during the winter months.

Having the face feeling all dry and stiff just isn't comfortable.

Oh and I use lip balm also (chapped cracked lips is a sick look).

and hand lotion (red raw hands makes people look at you weird).

I guess those are cosmetics, but winters are rough out here.

**billgoldberg** · April 1st, 2009

Originally Posted by haemulon

( it even says it's for guys on the package)

That goes without saying.

**LowSky** · April 1st, 2009

Originally Posted by haemulon

I've taken to using some moisturizing lotion ( it even says it's for guys on the package) on the face, especially during the winter months.

Having the face feeling all dry and stiff just isn't comfortable.

Oh and I use lip balm also (chapped cracked lips is a sick look).

and hand lotion (red raw hands makes people look at you weird).

I guess those are cosmetics, but winters are rough out here.

These are all perfectly good resons to uses lotions and balms.
But using them too often leaves your skin too dependant on the products. Think of what Opiates do to your Brain's natural endorphines.

If your skin is fine, then you are just wasting money, normal soap and water does plenty a good job on cleaning your face.