Good male organ care helps keep a guy’s favorite body part in prime condition. That includes the manhood skin, which due to its visibility is of key importance. After all, when clothes are doffed and the manhood stands revealed, the state of the manhood skin is going to make a valuable first impression on a potential partner.

Most men know that hygiene, including proper washing, is key to healthy manhood skin – but not everyone is aware that sometimes care needs to be taken while showering to make sure the skin gets the most benefits – and the least damage – from the cleansing experience.

Lathering up

Countless commercials for soaps and cleansers have taught us that lathering up means getting sparkly clean. In fact, where manhood skin and lather is concerned, a little less can be more.

Bubbles and lathering in soap and cleansers come about because of an ingredient known as a surfactant. This chemical cleans, but it also binds with the natural oils in and on the skin and removes them. When this happens, the skin becomes drier and rougher. Consistently using a soap heavy on surfactants can lead to scaly, peeling manhood skin, which is definitely not desirable.

Another problem that can occur is getting good and soapy and then not rinsing the soap completely. Toweling off the excess cleanser gets rid of the visible signs, but the chemicals that caused the lathering are still present and doing their best to dry that skin out.

Going long

Some days there’s really nothing like a good, long shower to make a guy feel great. And the occasional 20 minute shower is perfectly fine. However, consistently taking long showers is not doing manhood skin any favors. After a certain point, dirt and grime has been washed away, and continuing on is likely to start stripping away the oils the skin needs.

Some like it hot

Again, a nice hot shower can soothe aching muscles – and indulging in one every so often is fine. But hot showers are really good at depleting the oils from the skin, and that’s really bad for the appearance of the member. Warm, or even lukewarm, is best for shower temperature.

Roughing it

Good manhood skin care doesn’t stop when the water is turned off. The drying process can also play a role. For example, using a rough coarse towel can damage the skin over time. In addition, it’s better to pat the skin dray rather than rubbing the towel all over.

Moisturizing it

Take a note from women: showering isn’t enough to keep skin moisturized. What’s needed after showering is to apply skin moisturizer while the skin is still damp. This helps trap the moisture and oils in the skin, making a “double whammy” that is great for skin care of the manhood – and all over the body.

Taking a shower to keep manhood skin nice and clean is crucial. To properly moisturize that manhood skin after a shower, using a top notch male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) is strongly advised. Since a strong “moisture lock” is needed, it’s best to find a crème that contains a combination of moisturizing agents, such as a natural hydrator (like vitamin E) and a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter). But the crème also needs to protect skin against the oxidative stress that free radicals cause. To that end, a crème with a potent antioxidant like alpha lipoic acid is really the best option. Proper care of the male organ will keep the skin looking smooth, supple and attractive.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.