A good skincare routine for men!

It is perhaps no surprise that more and more men are becoming interested in addressing skin aging and maintaining a healthy and youthful appearance. This reflects the modern man, who is paying more and more attention to effective skincare. In this blog, read all about a good and “simple” skincare routine for men! 

What works for your skin? 

Male facial skin presents unique challenges, for example due to differences in skin texture and aging, as well as lifestyle and behavior. This can result in different priorities or treatment methods compared to female skin. The use of skin care products that address specific skin concerns of men can further optimize skin quality and support healthy and youthful-looking skin in men. 

The difference between male and female skin 

Male skin functions differently than female skin. It produces more sebum and sweat, the sebaceous glands are larger and more present and generally contains more pigment, as well as increased red tone due to blood vessels present. Likewise, male skin is somewhat thicker than female skin, as it contains more collagen. Only, this collagen volume decreases by 9% every 20 years. Also, hydration decreases significantly and the skin becomes duller, drier and more quickly irritated. As a result, the skin barrier is not intact and external influences can damage the skin. This results in: 

• Accelerated skin aging; 
• Development of pigmentation; 
• Development of redness / red blood vessels; 
• a lifeless skin. 

Skincare routine for men 

Studies show that men often want to take good care of their skin, but want to keep it organized and don’t want too much “hassle. There are some important actions we would like to advise you to take. Namely, cleansing your skin, exfoliating and (preventively) protecting it. We have listed some must haves for you. 

Cleansing male skin 

Because men produce more sebum and sweat, a good cleanser is needed. The Dermaceutic Advanced Cleanser, is suitable for all skin types and easy to use. It is in fact a foamer, which is also very convenient in the shower. Do you suffer more from pimples? Then choose the SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleanser. 

Exfoliate 

In addition to a basic cleanser, you can tackle dull gray skin even better at night by exfoliating. Exfoliating stimulates cell division, gives the skin a fresh healthy complexion and deeply cleanses the skin. The Dermaceutic Foamer 15 is ideally suited for this purpose. Do you have sensitive skin? Then choose the Foamer 5. 

Antioxidants 

Men’s skin has reduced antioxidant capacity and is more susceptible to external influences, allowing free radials to cause cell damage. Antioxidants are needed to prevent this cell damage to prevent pigmentation, keep the skin barrier intact and slow down skin aging. The Dermaceutic C25 is a good fit for this. 

Care

A good face cream will keep your skin healthy. It also combats skin aging, provides hydration and can help with blemishes. One of our favorites is Dermaceutic’s Hyal Ceutic, because of its satiny cream. Want to combat sagging? Dermaceutic’s Derma Lift 5.0 is a lifting serum, for both the face and eye area, and it contains multiple ingredients that stimulate collagen and elastin production. If you like more of a full cream, go for the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 from SkinCeuticals! 

Protect, protect, protect 

In addition to the protection provided by an antioxidant, sunscreen is important. One of our favorites is Dermaceutic’s Tinted Sun Ceutic. This SPF contains a universal subtle color, so it doesn’t leave a white haze. In fact, this is something men often suffer from with their beard growth. Tinted Sun Ceutic is suitable for medium beard growth. Do you really have a full beard? Then go for the Ultra Facial Defense. This SPF also gives your skin extra nutrition! Do you have pigment-sensitive skin? Then the SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV defense suits it very well, with properties that keep the pigment stable. To keep the skincare routine a little simpler for yourself, you can also choose to mix your SPF with an antioxidant. By the way, did you know that the combination of an antioxidant + SPF inhibits skin aging up to 7 times? 

Night care 

Create an extra fresh look with a night care based on an exfoliating ingredient. A night care with glycolic acid, for example. This exfoliates the skin, regulates pigmentation and makes your skin look fresh and healthy. This allows you to shave yourself more smoothly and gives less chance of ingrown hairs! A good choice is the Dermaceutic Light Ceutic or the SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight. Difficult to make a choice? Then get advice from our skin therapists during a no-obligation consultation. 

Skin treatments 

More and more men are taking the step to optimize their skin condition. Pigment spots, red blood vessels, blemished skin and skin aging are all treatable. Do you have a mixed skin appearance? Then there are also different treatment methods deployable during one treatment session to specifically treat different skin indications. A treatment can then consist of a combination of IPL/laser therapy, peelings, microneedling and microneedling with radio frequency. This unique customized treatment plan is also known as the Confidence Booster GLOW. 

And so now you know a good and effective skincare routine for men! As a man, would you like more advice on skincare?  Or information about skin treatments with a customized treatment plan? Then contact us to book a free consultation!