The short answer: A simple skincare routine for men has five steps: wash with a facial wash, exfoliate with a facial polish, tone, moisturise with a day cream in the morning and a night cream in the evening, then finish with a face oil. Our Soothing range, with sandalwood, covers every step.
Step aside ladies, we’re about to take a deep dive into the best skincare products for men...
We turn our focus to the men in our lives with our ultimate skincare for men guide! So, let’s shine a light on the products that’ll take your guy from morning shave to night-time self-care.
Step 1: Ready, Set, Wash
Your skincare holy grail, the facial wash, is an absolute must for prepping the pores. It also obliterates post-workout sweat, built up bacteria and residual dirt. We recommend the Soothing Facial Wash for a spa-like experience that seeps sacred sandalwood aromas, whilst also softening the surface of the skin.
Step 2: Take a Pit-Stop to Polish
If you’re new to skincare, it’s likely you’ll have a build up of not only dirt but also expired cells. So as not to be too abrasive on your complexion, we advise you to take a moment to apply the Soothing Facial Polish and leave it on the skin (like a mask). Let it sit for up to 15 minutes before gently massaging the product as you rinse.
Step 3: Toning Isn’t Just Done in the Gym
Now you’ve prepped the canvas of your complexion, it’s time to bring the PH levels of the skin back into balance. If cleansing and exfoliating was your warm-up, toning is where the action happens. This means it’s super important not to skip this step! We’d advise you to take it easy on your first round and treat your pores to a gentle intro with the Soothing Hydrating Toner!
Step 4: Repair and Replenish with Day and Night Cream
Morning and evening, you’ll need to counter the climate through using a Day and Night Cream. We recommend the Soothing Day Cream for a light post-shave hit of hydration that also protects skin. After a day of exposure to the elements, it’s time to bring your skin and your senses down to a calmer level. Use the Soothing Clarifying Night Cream to restore, repair and help regenerate your skin.
Step 5: Feed the Skin with Face Oil
In the same way you’d demolish that protein shake after a sweaty gym session, it's important to feed the skin. This is the time to massage in all those bio oils. The Soothing Facial Oil is a great place to start and will give you all the nourishment you need. Sea Buckthorn repairs cells, Sweet Almond deeply hydrates and Palmarosa Oil balances oil production.
Related reading: Ayurvedic skin care by dosha and Day cream vs night cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good skincare routine for men?
Wash, exfoliate, tone, moisturise with a day cream in the morning and a night cream in the evening, then finish with a face oil.
Which face wash is best for men?
We recommend the Soothing Facial Wash, with sacred sandalwood, which softens the surface of the skin.
Should men use a face oil?
Yes. The Soothing Facial Oil feeds the skin, with Sea Buckthorn, Sweet Almond and Palmarosa Oil.
