Grooming Guide: Age-Defying Skincare [For Men]
5 Tips For An Age-Defying Skincare Routine For Men
The fact of the matter is that we all age. Yup, as guys we too will age and our skin needs some love once in a while. One silver-lining to more silver-linings is that as we age we get wiser about skincare. By the time we hit our 30’s, we usually know how to take better care of ourselves from better meal prepping, gym routines, styles, and beyond. We now can add taking care of our skin to the list of things we get better at doing- with age. More and more guys like us are getting their skin-care-game on early in life, sparing themselves from early signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.
If you’re looking for the fountain of youth in 2022 and beyond, you’ve got to add anti-aging products to your custom men’s skincare routine to keep you looking fresh. The good news is that creating an age-defying routine is simple and inexpensive! Read on for the a few tips and tricks we’ve prepared to tackle your skin-care routine.
The Barest Necessities
Sometimes, even our grandest goals and most complex challenges require the simplest solutions. Your skincare routine doesn’t have to be anything elaborate or expensive! What’s important is that you stay consistent. That said, here are the basics that should be in every man’s routine:
01 | Wash Away The Worries Through Cleansing
No matter your age, your skin will still be exposed to air pollution, dirt, grime, and harsh conditions during the winter or summer months. Winder its added stress from the colder air and stronger winds. The summer- its the use of sunscreen and other chemicals our skin gets exposed to. All these, together with the extra oil and dead skin cells that inevitably build up, make cleansing twice a day a necessity—once in the morning and again at night.
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While a standard foaming cleanser will do its job, now’s a great time to assess your skin’s needs! As we age, our oil glands tend to produce less sebum, so it’s better to opt for a mild-cleanser. If your skin type is normal or oily, choose a cleanser that gives just the right amount of exfoliation to aid in the skin’s cell regeneration process.
02 | Add The Superpower of Serum
To fight wrinkles, dark spots, lines, and more, you’ll need the supercharged active ingredients of serums! If you haven’t tried this miracle skincare product yet, you can start with a basic peptide serum. Make sure to get ones with an array of solid and natural ingredients, including various peptides whose job is to keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
For the more advanced ones, go with retinol-based serums if you want something that will tackle wrinkles and fine lines. You can also opt for a vitamin C serum, improving your skin’s overall smoothness, brightness, and clarity while increasing hydration. Finally, for guys out there with skin on the more sensitive side, choose serums featuring natural oils such as jojoba, argan, and squalane.
Serums are best used after cleansing and before you moisturize. Typically, this product can be used in the morning and the evening. However, following product instructions would be much better to avoid overuse.
03 | Show Your Eyes Some Love
A part of our skin that is incredibly delicate and wrinkles easily with age is the one right below our eyes. So do you and your future self a favor by getting into the habit of using eye treatment early in life. Most eye creams are a little bit on the pricier side, but given their importance, it’s totally okay to let yourself splurge a bit! Our crew loves the Get Mr. lineup for a simple and cost effective 3 in 1 kit.
Choose products with hydrating and soothing ingredients like peptides and algae extract, as these will help minimize lines, wrinkles, and puffiness around your eyes. You can also try eye creams that instantly moisturize and smoothen your eye area to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Show your eyes some TLC twice daily, in the morning and again in the evening.
04 | Hydrate Your Skin
An effective age-defying skincare routine wouldn’t be complete without moisturizer. Moisturizers help keep your skin’s hydration levels balanced. Unfortunately, our skin dries up and gets rough as we age due to fewer natural oils, decreased cell renewal, and sun damage. The key here is to choose a product that meets your skin's needs. For example, if you're more on the oily side, it would be better to opt for a lightweight formula. On the other hand, for those on the drier side, your skin will love moisturizers packed with barrier-boosting ingredients like squalane and shea butter.
If you're looking for something with extra wrinkle-fighting action, go for products featuring retinol. For best results, moisturize your skin twice daily—morning and night. You can also opt for a moisturizer with SPF in the daytime and use a non-SPF product at night.
05 | Protect Yourself From The Sun
As you may know by now, the sun is your skin's arch nemesis. Exposure to those UV rays causes your skin to become less elastic and thicker in texture. Over time, excessive sun exposure can harm the connective tissue beneath your skin, resulting in wrinkles and lines.
Alas, don't forget to wear SPF unless you want to effectively negate all the time, effort, and money you've invested in your anti-aging skincare routine. Even if the sun isn't shining, wear SPF. Even if you’re indoors the entire day, wear SPF. Choose a product that's high in SPF and lightweight in texture.
Beyond The Basics
Deep lines and wrinkles just happen sometimes, and that’s nothing to panic about! You can still do something about them, but it might take more than cleansing and moisturizing. Topically, you can use clinically proven active substances that alter the structure of your skin and increase collagen. To promote collagen production effectively, use skincare products with collagen-stimulating ingredients such as vitamin C, retinol, and peptides. Of course, you can also seek professional help from your dermatologist. Some non-invasive and anti-aging procedures you might also want to consider are:
Cosmetic Peels
Skin-Tightening Treatments
Laser Treatments
Botox & Fillers
Look Your Best At Every Age!
It only takes the right products for you and a few minutes every day to really make a difference to your skin. And if you ask us, every moment spent on your age-defying skincare routine is worth it! Remember, this anti-aging approach to skincare isn’t about turning back the hands of time. Rather, it’s giving your skin the support and maintenance it needs to keep it looking and feeling healthy. The more love and care you give your skin, the better off it will be! For more of our product recommendations and insightful articles about grooming and skincare, check out our grooming section.
