As times are changing, so are perceptions around beauty and masculinity. Guys, your skin deserves better than the old soap and water routine. Skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s unsurprising that there are plenty of options to keep it clean and healthy. 

 

Find your skin getting oily or dry throughout the day? There are things you can easily incorporate into your daily hygiene, like hyaluronic acid for dry skin or salicylic acid for acne-prone skin. Lines of products including facial cleansers, body wash, and eye creams are made just for men. Here’s a rundown of what skin care products experts recommend for men and some simple tips for embracing a skin care regimen for your skin type.

It’s Not Just About Appearance

Healthier, younger-looking skin makes you look and feel better. That’s the biggest reason more men are adopting healthy skin care routines, according to Dr. Peterson Pierre. He’s a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and dermatology specialist at the Pierre Skin Care Institute in Thousand Oaks, CA.

 

Dr. Pierre says, “It has become more culturally acceptable for men to spend time grooming and looking their best compared to 20-30 years ago. In addition, there are many known benefits to implementing a regular skin care routine.”

 

Benets include a deeper clean for oily skin, longer-lasting hydrated skin, sun damage repair, skin cancer prevention, effective blemish treatments, and delayed onset of new lines and wrinkles. You don’t have to live with dark spots, dead skin, or the appearance of wrinkles. All you need are the right active ingredients to follow simple steps and keep your skin hydrated.

Men’s Skin is Different

According to Dr. Pierre, there are several distinct differences between men's skin and women's skin. These issues are primarily due to differences in hormone levels, genetics, and environmental factors.

“Our skin tends to be thicker and have more collagen and elastin than women's skin, which offers great benefits because they help delay the onset of new lines and wrinkles. But once they appear, they tend to be deeper,” Dr. Pierre explains. “Our skin also tends to produce more oil which can lead to increased pore size, blackheads as well as acne.”

Some of the most common skin concerns for men include:

  • Ingrown hairs from shaving
  • Acne due to clogged pores
  • Breakouts for sensitive skin
  • Dry skin from various skin issues
  • Irritation on dull skin

“All of these issues can be prevented with proper skin care,” Dr. Pierre adds, “so finding the right skincare products is essential.” Knowing the basic steps for caring for your skin on a daily basis will help you have healthy-looking skin.

 

Before buying any skin care systems, you should know the normal skin types which impact what you need for your daily skincare routine. The skin types include:

  • Normal skin

  • Oily skin

  • Dry skin

  • Combination skin

Your ultimate skin care routine will include a facial moisturizer. You should try to find a moisturizer with sunscreen or moisturizer without alcohol to protect your natural skin. Anything with natural ingredients, like bamboo extract, is ideal, but check the key ingredients to ensure the grooming products won’t harm your skin.

 

The exact products you choose for your effective skincare routine depend on your facial skin and skincare concerns. Key ingredients like aloe vera, glycolic acid, and retinol serum can prevent skin damage.

Men’s Skincare Basics

A powerful skincare routine allows you to nourish and protect your face. First, start with something to remove dirt, oil, and dead skin cells. Brickell Men's Products offer an impressive line of anti-aging & skincare for men.

 

The Beau Brummell Charcoal Facial Mask is a great product to add to your skincare routine. This charcoal face mask draws out impurities from your pores and improves smoothness by promoting skin cell health. Essential oils soften the skin and leave you with refreshed skin after cleansing.

 

Seal in the moisture from the warm water with an antioxidant serum. Two great choices are the Brightening Face Serum for Sensitive Face Serum.

 

Then, protect with a rich moisturizer. Dr. Pierre recommends using a medium-weight moisturizer that is oil-free and non-comedogenic, with zinc-based sunscreen for protective barriers.

 

Dr. Pierre says vitamin and antioxidant-rich products help fight free radicals and can repair much of the damaged DNA that happens over time. The Jaxon Lane Bro Mask is an antioxidant-packed, ultra-hydrating face mask to throw into your simple routine once a week to give you clear, nourished skin.

 

The Bro Mask targets problems most common to men, such as redness, dead cells, sun damage, dehydration, breakouts, and new lines. It uses green tea to soothe, niacinamide as an acne-ghting version of Vitamin B3, collagen for visible signs of anti-aging, and antioxidants like ginger and licorice root.

 

The mask is a thick hydrogel for maximum hydration and absorption of active, organic ingredients. It comes in two parts, allowing you to use the top half if you have facial hairs.

 

“Simplicity is key when it comes to men's skin care. Most of us simply won't put on 5-10 products daily regardless of the benet,” Dr. Pierre explains. “[These] take seconds to apply, will easily fit into any schedule and will be well worth the investment.”