Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, some of us blokes can’t be bothered to put the toilet seat cover down while others are able to go in-depth about their feelings and horoscope. One thing we Y chromosome carriers have in common though, is that we have something called skin weakness that becomes more apparent as we age.
Despite having about 20% more thickness than men with a higher percentage of collagen than women, our skin makes us the more fragile sex when it comes to how we should curate our skincare routine. Think of it this way: When was the last time you properly shaved using foam and an aftershave? Yes, this act destroys the hydrolipidic film which leads to a loss of lubrication and protection (and tightness…brightness…and the list goes on), especially if you do it on a daily.
This brings us back to the point of this story—there is a cure called the best skincare for men to address skin weakness by fortifying it in the first place. And as a bonus, they’re incredibly easy to use.
Pictured above: If the concept of skincare still has you stumped, think of this serum as an energiser battery that jumpstarts your skin’s inner defences which protects it from everything like dust, dirt, and the nasties that are present in our air, all in one lightweight formula. It also appealingly smells like bergamot, hinoki cypress, and sandalwood if you’re that kind of bro. Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate for Men, shop it here.
It’s hard to believe that just two drops of this anti-oxidant serum are able to protect the skin from airborne pollutants but the results are best experienced in the flesh. Smoother, brighter, and lesser redness courtesy of skin-loving ingredients like parsley seed, Vitamin E, and red algae. Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum, shop it here.
When the skin is severely weakened, it’s unable to address issues like laxity and wrinkles as it’s just out there trying to survive. This serum contains a bevvy of boosters like lipids, a growth factor complex, and peptides that quickly aid its repair process. Use it diligently both day and night for a week to see the best results. Allies Of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum, shop it here.
The quickest way to check if your skin is weakened is to simply exit an air-conditioned room and into the open air. If it either prickles or turns red, slap on this cellulose mask that deeply moisturises and soothes with ingredients like Aquaxyl™ and aloe vera. Dr.Jart+ Dermask Soothing Hydra Solution Facial Mask, shop it here.
The secret to the sauce of this night cream is called Ikari honey, an ingredient that is sourced from the Greek island where its environment is rich in minerals. What does it do for your skin though? It allows you to wake up to instantly plumper skin that’s also tight in the right places. Guerlain Honey Treatment Night Cream, shop it here.
Whether you’re using it as a cleanser that also removes sunscreen and light makeup or as a mask that exfoliates without irritation, this product’s blend of AHAs and fruit enzymes aids the skin in refreshing itself. Another trait that we lose as we age that ranks close to inconveniences like incontinence or remembering our bank password. MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask, shop it here.
A lightweight serum that brightens, smoothens, and strengthens the skin which can be used both day and night? Don’t mind if we do. The actives in it which include retinyl propionate, niacinamide and hexylresorcinol are also calibrated to the right amount that minimises sensitivity without compromising on efficacy. Paula’s Choice RESIST Triple Active Total Repair Serum, shop it here.
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