4 Things To Consider When Making Skincare For Men

It is often mistakenly thought that natural skin care is more of a woman’s domain when in reality both men and women can benefit immensely from using organic, natural skin care products. We know that every person’s skin is unique, however from a structural point of view, we can note some noticeable differences between men and women’s skin including thickness, collagen density, texture, as well as the effects of day-to-day shaving.

• Light moisturising lotions as opposed to thicker, heavier creams are generally best suited to most men’s skin.
• Some men may benefit from regular face masks to help control oily skin, such as a Green Clay mask.
• Oils high in alpha-linoleic acid such as Rosehip Oil, Chia Seed Oil, nourish oily skin without making it oilier. Oils such as Thistle Oil, Prickly Pear Seed Oil, and Hemp Seed Oil help to reduce large pore size. Oils like Hazelnut and Squalane are best suited to rebalance acne-prone and oily skin.
• Some men may find that products containing Coconut Oil and Cocoa Butter are too rich for their skin – EcoSilk MB can help these ingredients feel lighter.

• Men should protect themselves from sun damage to keep skin looking young – consider using a daily moisturiser containing Microfine Titanium Dioxide to protect against the sun’s rays.
• Men shouldn’t feel like they won’t benefit from using collagen-boosting products! Active ingredients such as Collagen Boost and Bronze and Pseudo Collagen can help improve skin’s elasticity, resilience and youthfulness as the skin ages.

• Using a mild exfoliator such as Jojoba Exfoliating Grains before shaving can help prevent ingrown hairs.
• Using a shaving cream with a shaving brush will help lift the facial hairs making shaving easier.
• Alternatively, a shaving oil will help the razor glide smoothly whilst protecting and moisturising the skin. This can also work well with electric shavers.
• Using a good quality, sharp blade will help prevent discomfort, nicks and cuts during shaving.
• A Soothing After-Shave Lotion will help prevent the redness and irritation that accompanies shaving.
• Men should also look for anti-inflammatory ingredients in their skin care products such as Aloe Vera, Bisabolol or Chamomile to help soothe irritation.