With Father's Day around the corner many men may be confused by what skincare products to use and why. In this blog, I explore the reasons why you should prioritise your skin and offer grooming tips for a comprehensive daily routine.
Healthy, radiant skin can enhance your overall appearance and give you a well-groomed and polished look. By investing in a skincare routine, you can minimise common concerns, such as acne, razor bumps and dryness, for a smoother complexion and a boost in self-esteem.
Just like women, men experience the effects of ageing on their skin. Fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin can make you appear older than your actual age. However, a consistent skincare routine slows down these signs. Use products containing key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen, to effectively reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
Daily exposure to pollution, UV rays and harsh weather can take a toll on your skin. If you spend a lot of time outdoors you should be particularly mindful of protecting your complexion. Skincare products with antioxidants shield from damage caused by free radicals and prevent premature ageing.
Now that we understand the importance of skincare for men, let's delve into some essential tips to help you establish a healthy and effective skincare routine:
Cleanse Twice Daily: Cleanse your face twice a day, in the morning and before bed. Use a gentle cleanser suitable for your skin type to remove dirt, oil, and impurities. This step helps prevent clogged pores and prepares your skin for better absorption of other skincare products. You can shop my cleansers here.
Exfoliate Weekly: This removes dead skin cells and promote renewal, so include a gentle scrub in your routine once or twice a week. Select one designed for your skin type and avoid over-exfoliating, as it can cause irritation. My Pre-Shave Scrub is an exfoliator and a moisturiser in one. Perfect for use before shaving; the tea tree oil and aloe vera reduce redness and soothe skin.
Moisturise Regularly: Hydration is key to maintaining healthy skin. Use a lightweight, oil-free face cream to nourish and hydrate, locking in moisture and preventing dryness. My M4M Moisturiser has a non-greasy formula to provide the essential nutrients to feed the skin. It improves fine lines and tackles those tell-tale signs of ageing, leaving you with a more youthful appearance.
Look after your eye area: The skin around your eyes is ten times thinner than on other parts of your face and can easily become dehydrated. Because of this it is one of the first areas to show signs of ageing so choose products that are designed for this area. Heaven’s O2 Eye Cream delivers an oxygen boost, pepping-up puffy, tired and dull eyes. What’s more it will ease fine lines and wrinkles.
Protect From Daily Shaving: This can really take its toll on the skin so you need to ensure you’re using a post-shave product that instantly calms. Our soothing Cooling & Shaving Hydrogel provides relief from irritations. Apply a few pumps to the face and neck to calm rashes, dryness or sensitivity.
Introduce a daily serum: Serums deliver a potent shot of ingredients directly into your skin because unlike traditional face creams they have smaller molecules so can penetrate the epidermis. Choose one to target your main concern and due you’ll find a little goes a long way. To repair add a few drops of SOS Shave Oil to your shaving cream or leave on overnight for added nourishment.
Mastering the art of shaving minimises irritation, razor burn and ingrown hairs, while leaving your skin smooth and refreshed. Find out more in my blog post here.
