We get it.
It’s weird and boring to take care of your skin.
Especially when you’ve grown up being told that men don’t need a skincare routine. That it’s not a manly thing to have.
You were never told that this was an important part of your life, and now the signs are too hard to ignore.
That dry skin, the tan lines, the unannounced acne breakouts, they’re all signs that you’ve not been taking care of your skin. And trust us, there’s nothing manly about ignoring your skin.
So before you panic buy everything under the category of Skin Care Products for Men, let us give you a very easy-to-follow routine that you can actually keep up with and not abandon after 2 days due to boredom and laziness.
STEP 1: Clean your face
We are confident that you at least wash your face daily. What you need to ensure now is that you’re using the right products for it and are not over-cleansing or under-cleansing your face. The right amount to wash your face in a day is 2.
Choose a product based on your skin type. And no, that product is not soap.
If you have oily skin, look for a face wash with ingredients like Aloe Vera and Salicylic Acid.
For dry skin, get a face wash with Hyaluronic Acid, a Ceramide Complex, natural oils, etc.
If you have dull skin or stay outdoors a lot, get a good de-tan face wash with ingredients like coffee, Vitamin C, and charcoal.
And if your skin is sensitive, get gentle ingredients like Aloe Vera and Oats, and products without harsh chemicals or added fragrance.
Just as a side step, you can also exfoliate your face once or twice a week to get rid of all the pollution, dirt, and dead skin that keeps accumulating.
STEP 2: Moisturise it quickly
The moment you wash your face, your skin starts losing moisture.
If you leave it dry and untouched for too long, it can start feeling tight, dehydrated, and irritated.
Before that happens, you need to ensure that you moisturise your face properly.
Get a lightweight, non-sticky face moisturiser that’s easy to apply and easy to carry in your shaving kit.
You don’t need 6 different creams that offer various solutions and have ingredients that you don’t even know the meaning of. Just get a simple 3-in-1 cream that does all that needs to be done.
STEP 3: Protect your skin with SPF
This VERY IMPORTANT step gets ignored far more than we’d care to admit. Men think their skin is made of titanium and UV rays can do no harm to them.
The number of people who are still leaving their house without any sunscreen on is mind-boggling.
What they don’t realise is that every time they skip sunscreen, especially in a country like India, they are leaving their skin open to tanning, pigmentation, premature wrinkles, rough texture, and long-term skin damage.
Always keep a sunscreen with SPF 50+ on you. You can get many travel-size options that can again fit in your Shaving Kit or even your pocket for regular use.
Remember to reapply your sunscreen every 3-4 hours, depending on the weather outside and how much you sweat.
That’s it. These are your 3 simple steps that make skincare far less daunting and scary than many people make it look.
For those who want a brief timetable on how this skincare routine needs to be followed, here’s how you do it.
MORNING
Wash your face
Moisturise
Apply sunscreen
NIGHT
Wash your face
Moisturise
ONE LAST THING
While following this very simple skincare routine will get you the desired results, there are still some things that you need to ensure.
Stay consistent
Don’t give up after the first week. These steps are designed in such a way that they can seamlessly become a part of your daily routine without feeling burdensome or irritating.
Choose the right products
Find the ingredients that suit your skin the best. You don’t have to blindly buy a very expensive product just because you think it’ll work for you. Do some research and find the things that you know will work on your skin.
Don’t confuse yourself
The more you read up about different products and skincare regimes, the higher the chances are that you’ll overwhelm yourself with all the information that’s suddenly thrown at you.
Avoid overcomplicating things. Stick to this easy regime. Master it fully. And maybe then we can talk about adding more products to your routine. How does a peel off mask sound?
Talk about it more
If men spoke more openly about how they take care of their skin, the taboo around it would also start to disappear.
There’s nothing, and we mean it, nothing unmanly about worrying about your skin and wanting it to look good.
The more people admit it out loud, the more normalised this becomes.
So, now that you have your skincare routine set and know which skincare products for men need to be bought, you’re ready to go!
Don’t give up!! You’ve got this.
