Is getting your man to moisturise akin to turning water into wine? It's not just us women who need to look after our skin. Convincing your other half to invest in some skincare basics can benefit you both, turning him from a sandpaper-skinned moisture-hater to a baby-soft grooming guru.

While most women own an arsenal of creams, serums and exfoliators, convincing your other half to invest in his skin can be somewhat of an uphill struggle.  Most men fall into the 'wash and go' category, with their idea of grooming being a splash of aftershave or, at best, a twice-yearly application of (your) moisturiser.

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Moisture myths

Let's start by dispelling a few myths. Firstly, it's important that your other half realises that investing in his skin doesn't mean breaking the bank.

If he's new to the whole male grooming lark, it's unlikely he'll be overly concerned about whether to apply serum before moisturiser or how much vitamin E his

Are you the kind of girl who regularly slathers on so much moisturiser that you end up resembling Casper the friendly ghost, or using so much shampoo that the act of rinsing your hair triggers a hosepipe ban? It's all too easy to use too much - or too little - of our favourite beauty products so we've taken it upon ourselves to find out exactly how much we should be using.

Face facts

When it comes to anti-blemish products, a little goes a long way, and using too much of these types of product can play havoc with our skin.  "I often see people apply too much of a drying product for acne, or other products which deal with breakouts," says celebrity facialist Ole Henriksen. "People tend to over treat and consequently over dry. This could cause your skin to become irritated, extra dry and flaky."

When it comes to moisturiser, Ole believes we don't use enough: "People often don't apply enough — be generous with your moisturiser," he urges. "Once you've applied your moisturiser, a great way

We all know the dangers of spending too much time in the sun - crepey skin, sun stroke, skin damage and of course, cancer. But while reaching for a bottle of fake tan might well may be a preferable solution, the perils of a cack-handed approach to self-tanning might also result in some equally serious damage to your image.

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When it comes to  fake tan, try to remember that the trick is to replicate the healthy glow we'd be sporting after a week in St Tropez.  A blotchy tan or an artificial Umpa Lumpa-orange glow is definitely not the look you should be going for, neither is the kind of deep brown hue that suggests you've spent the last week wallowing in a mud bath.  Sadly, the above scenarios are all too common, and aren't just restricted to those with a tendency to get heavy-handed when it comes to application - fake tan applied to skin that hasn't been properly prepared will often appear blotchy and will also start to fade sooner.

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