Do you feel overwhelmed by the range of skincare available for men? Skincare routines for men don’t need to be complicated. A few steps, done diligently, can truly work for most skin types and also ensure you are giving your skin the best, as you age.
Need help choosing how and what to do? We’ve got this simple, no-nonsense 5 step skincare routine for men that is a breeze to follow, has the right ingredients and most importantly – it works!
1. Wash Your Face With a Cleanser
Most men love a soap bar but it’s time to embrace a product that contains lesser chemicals. Face cleansers are formulated to gently clean your skin so it can better absorb the skincare you apply right after.
Whether you are stuck at home or spending the day outside, remember that your face still picks up a lot of dirt and produces its own sebum. Make it a point to wash your face with a cleanser at least twice a day so your pores remain unclogged and you stave off any resulting acne.
If your skin is oily or acne-prone, choose a cleanser with Salicylic Acid as it helps to control breakouts. For those with sensitive skin, should choose products that clearly say so on the label to ensure nothing harsh is touching the face.
2. Exfoliate
So while you shouldn’t exfoliate every day, removing your skin of any build-up a couple of days in a week is great for your skin. Keep physical exfoliants like scrubs a bay and try chemical exfoliants and peels instead. Products that contain Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid are far easier on the skin and can slough away any dead skin without leaving you red or irritated.
3. Buy a Serum
If you are after effective skincare, this is one product step you cannot miss. Think of serums as the key ingredient in your anti-ageing skincare routine. As you age, your collagen and elastin levels deplete, so buy serums that promise better hydration – Hyaluronic Acid is a great one to start with.
If you’ve got acne, you may want to experiment with Niacinamide, the hot new ingredient that everyone is talking about. Not only is Niacinamide suitable for all skin types, but it also works wonders for acne-prone skin. Pro tip – don’t rush your serum application. Make sure it is completely absorbed before you move onto the application of moisturiser and SPF next.
4. Moisturise. Even With Oily Skin
Whether you have oily skin or sweat buckets during the summer months, you still need your skin to get enough hydration. Moisturising becomes even more important as you grow older. Using a moisturiser consistently will help prevent future wrinkles as well as keep dry, crepe-like skin at bay.
5. Rain or Shine, Use Sunscreen
Want to escape ageing your skin? Don’t save sunscreen only for sporty days! You need to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen product even if you remain indoors all day. Not only does sunscreen protect you from the harmful rays of the sun that can lead to skin cancer, but it also ensures you get fewer sunspots and wrinkles.
