When you think of skincare for men, what comes to mind? You likely think of a face wash. Beyond that, there's probably nothing else you recall. That is the state of skin care today. Three, four, and five-step skincare routines are considered to be created for and used by women, often overlooking men's skincare needs. It’s time to change that.

Skincare products like cleansers, moisturisers, toners, face masks, and sunscreens should be a part of men's daily skincare routine. A five-step skincare routine nourishes, protects, hydrates, and evens out the skin. Before diving into the must-have products for mens skincare, let's see why it's essential.

The Benefits Of Skincare For Men

To understand why skincare for men is essential, let's first look at how men's skin differs from women's. The male skin has larger sebaceous glands, which produce natural oil on the skin. Due to the larger glands, male skin is oilier, with a greater chance of acne. The male skin is also around 20% thicker than the female skin. While this gives the skin a firmer appearance, with signs of ageing showing later compared to women, it doesn't mean skincare for men should be ignored.

Here's why you should care about men's skincare:

• It improves skin health by reducing the occurrence of acne, inflammation, and dryness.
• It helps remove dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin's surface and pores.
• It reduces the signs of ageing, like the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
• It protects the skin from getting damaged due to pollution, UV rays, and harsh weather.
• It decreases the irritation that is caused by using shaving products.
• It can boost self-confidence by improving one's overall appearance.

Now that you're aware of the many benefits of men's skincare, let's look at the products that should be a part of your skincare routine.

5 Essential Skincare Products For Men

Each of the skincare products for men should have a different purpose, application, and frequency of usage. Read ahead to know more.

Cleanser

Cleanser removes dirt, oil, dead cells, and sebum from the skin without irritating it. This helps smoothen and hydrate skin, making it look younger. Different cleansers exist for different skin types- gel (oily skin), cream (dry skin), and foam (combination skin). For application, splash water on your face, apply cleanser evenly and rinse. Cleanser should be used twice daily- once in the morning and once before sleeping- to remove toxins the skin releases throughout the day.

Toner

Toner hydrates your skin, keeps your face clean, and removes leftover dirt after cleansing. Toner also shrinks pores, soothes skin inflammation, and tightens the skin. Swipe toner across your face and massage it into the skin. You can apply the toner both in the morning and at night. The Provalo Rose Water and Witch Hazel Toner hydrates, tones, and refreshes your skin.

Moisturiser

Moisturisers hydrate and soften the skin by preventing water loss through the skin's outer layers. The men’s moisturiser should be applied to damp skin, as it helps lock in moisture. Make sure to take an almond-sized amount on your palm and softly massage it into your skin. Mens moisturiser should be applied to the skin after washing the face at least twice a day.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen protects the skin against skin cancer, prevents the development of fine lines and adverse pore changes over time. It should be applied by taking a nickel-sized dollop onto your hand. Then, the sunscreen should be used in generous quantities over all exposed parts of your skin. A rule of thumb to remember is to apply sunscreen 30-minutes before being exposed to the sun. Make sure to reapply it every two hours.

Face Mask

The most important thing to do before using a face mask is to know what skin concern you are using it for. Face masks exist for several reasons, like smoothening the skin, drying out the oil, or replenishing moisture. The Provalo Potato & Licorice Tan Removing and Moisture Awakening Face Mask helps de-tan skin, even out the skin tone, and nourish and hydrate the skin. To apply the face mask, pat your skin dry, apply it generously on your face (keeping it away from eyes and lips), and allow it to sit for 20 minutes. Once it’s dry, rinse it off.

Now that you know what skincare products for men should be a part of your routine, it’s time to choose the right product for you.

Choosing The Right Skincare

You must keep a couple of things in mind before buying men’s skincare. They are:

• Knowing Your Skin Type

Several skin types exist, including oily, dry, sensitive, combination, and normal. It is essential to know what your skin type is. The best way to find out is to see your skin’s condition when you have not applied any product. Else, you can ask your dermatologist to help determine your skin type

• Knowing Your Skin Concern

The next thing to ask yourself is why you are looking for a skincare routine. Do you have issues such as acne, dry skin, or wrinkles? Once you identify the problem you are facing, finding skincare products for men that target that exact issue becomes easier.

• Knowing The Right Ingredients

The last thing you want is for your products to react adversely with your skin. To ensure this does not happen, finding natural skincare products for men is ideal. Look for vegan, SLS-free, and cruelty-free products made with organic ingredients.

Once you take the above into consideration, you can build the best skincare routine for your needs.

We’ve Got You Covered

Provalo skincare products are made from natural ingredients that help your skin breathe freely. You can add Provalo skincare products like Tomato Skin Brightening Face Wash, Walnut Acne and Pimple Care Foaming Face Wash, Potato & Licorice Face Mask, Rose Water & Witch Hazel Toner to your skincare routine to see incredible results that have no adverse effect on nature or your skin.

Let’s make skincare for men normal. Together.