Men’s Skin 101

Men’s facial skin is different to women’s skin. It’s thicker, oilier, has more pores and sweats more. And of course men have much tougher, faster-growing hair follicles or ‘whiskers’. All this creates a unique set of challenges best met by regular use of skincare products designed specifically for men.

At a basic level, regardless of how often you shave, a sound skincare regimen entails cleaning (vs. torching), gently “exfoliating” (removing dead cells from the skin’s surface), hydrating, nourishing and protecting your skin 1-3 times a day (literally feeding your skin the key minerals, vitamins, proteins, fatty acids, etc. it needs to function at its best), depending on how oily and trouble-prone your skin is, your lifestyle, the climate you live in, what time of year it is, etc.

Many companies try to sell you an arsenal of fancy-sounding products – packed with suspect synthetic chemicals – to get the job done. Personally we think most men would do well with a good face cleanser, a multi-function toner/astringent (especially for men with oily skin), a lotion packed with natural actives (with and without a natural SPF), plus a great shave product.

Of course regular use of premium natural skincare products will only get you so far. Just as important to maintaining great skin health is eating a balanced nutritious diet, exercising regularly, staying hydrated (with H2O!), getting enough rest and managing your stress levels. Easier said than done!

Natural vs. synthetic? Learn more about the benefits of natural skincare here: Why Go Natural?