If you haven’t heard - skincare is in! No longer seen as just an act of vanity, skincare is now considered self-care and is becoming as routine as brushing your teeth. Essential for a healthy complexion, even a basic skincare routine will ensure your skin is clean and protected from environmental stressors that can lead to various skin conditions (not to mention premature ageing!).
If you’ve been attempting to sway the man in your life to take on new skincare products or introduce a routine without any luck, here are some valid points to share:
Skin is Skin
Regardless of age or gender, skin is the human body’s biggest organ, and performs many important functions such as regulating body temperature, sweating out waste products, and producing sebum to naturally moisturise and ‘waterproof’ the skin. Our deeper cells are made up of around 80% water and our skin’s barrier provides environmental protection to prevent our bodies from drying out. If we neglect our skin, the barrier may be compromised which can potentially lead to a long list of problems such as:
- Dry/dehydrated skin
- Sensitive skin
- Eczema
- Rosacea
- Acne
Maintaining a daily skincare routine will assist with protecting your skin’s barrier to maintain hydration, provide age-defence and contribute to the overall health and appearance of your skin.
Skincare keeps pores clear
A dedicated cleanser suited to your skin type will remove excess oil, dirt and dead skin cells to deeply clean the skin, preventing the risk of blocked pores that can lead to blemishes. Splashing water on your face is not enough alone to dissolve oil and dirt, and if you’ve applied SPF in the AM you won’t budge that with H2O!
Skincare protects the skin
Investing in a suitable moisturiser (in addition to daily SPF) will protect your skin’s barrier from environmental stressors that cause damage and potentially lead to dry, irritated and sensitive skin.
Skincare helps to reduce and prevent common skin conditions
A lot of skincare brands are beginning to understand the importance of naturally derived bio-active ingredients and how they can support the skin at a cellular level. Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and Bakuchiol are now widely used in oils, serums and moisturisers to support sun damage, pigmentation, dehydrated skin and acne.
Skincare helps to prevent premature ageing
Regardless of your gender, looking healthy for your age is something we all desire. Our skin is our largest organ and is the first part of our body to show signs of ageing. Skincare helps to prevent premature ageing and the right skincare can also target and reduce the signs of ageing. Youthful, healthy looking skin shows that we take pride in our health and overall wellbeing.
Facial Hair and Shaving
Men have an additional reason to support their skin - hair. Regular shaving can cause ingrown hairs, razor bumps and irritation. And if you skip the razor to grow a beard, that can come with its own list of potential problems. The skin under a beard can be harder to keep clean and hydrated, leading to dry, flaky skin, excess oil and irritation.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SKINCARE FOR MEN
Most men tend to have thicker and oilier skin than women due to higher levels of testosterone. Thick, oily skin can require some work when it comes to balancing oil production and preventing breakouts.
Skin types can change depending on age and environmental factors. Oily skin in men is likely to be most common throughout teens and early twenties thanks to a surge in hormones. As we age our skin generally becomes dryer, needing more support with hydration. If you live in a cool climate or are changing environments, your skin could also become dry and prone to sensitivity. Before introducing a skincare routine it’s important to figure out what skin type you’re dealing with so that you can choose products to effectively support your skin concerns.
When creating a skincare routine for men it’s best to keep it short. Sticking to a few essential steps will make consistency easier and avoid any confusion or overwhelm. Here are some basic steps and product recommendations to focus on.
CLEANSER FOR MEN
Cleansing might seem like an unnecessary step for men because the majority of men don’t wear makeup. However, cleansing does more that just remove makeup. If you apply SPF to your skin in the AM, touch your face throughout the day or work in a hands-on industry where skin is more likely to be exposed to dirt, oil and dust, then cleansing is a step you can’t afford to skip! Cleansing will dissolve SPF, excess oil, dirt and dead skin cells that can lead to blocked pores, making it an essential step if you want to keep blemishes at bay!
Gift recommendation: LAMAV’s Super Sized Sweet Orange Balancing Cleanser as it’s gentle enough for all skin types but specifically formulated to support oily and combination skin. This refreshing gel cleanser provides a deep clean without stripping the skin. The addition of natural AHAs effectively remove excess sebum and impurities while Australian Native Extracts reduce redness and inflammation.
Add on:
If you really want a simplified routine, these cleansing cloths will provide a light exfoliation to remove product residue post cleansing and can be used alone for a gentle water cleanse in the AM. The perfect pair to our Sweet Orange Cleanser.
MOISTURISER FOR MEN
If you have oily skin it can be tempting to skip moisturiser. You may be surprised to learn that if you dry your skin out it may overcompensate with additional oil production, resulting in even more unwanted oil! In the AM apply a lightweight moisturiser to hydrate, balance and protect your skin. Finish with SPF to prevent sun damage and premature ageing.
Gift Recommendation (oily skin): LAMAV’s Skin Balancing Fluid. This lightweight moisturiser will have you second guessing if you’ve applied anything at all! Rest assured, your skin will be hydrated, balanced and smooth all day long. This is the perfect barely-there moisturiser, particularly if you have oily/combination skin or plan on applying SPF afterwards.
Gift Recommendation (dry skin): LAMAV’s Hyaluronic Moisture Serum thanks to it’s lightweight, yet super hydrating formula. If the man in your life has dry or mature skin, this everyday moisturiser is ideal for morning or night application and delivers a serious burst of moisture without the greasy residue.
GIFT PACKS FOR FATHER’S DAY
With Father’s Day just around the corner, why not treat the special man in your life to a new skincare routine with our hand-picked essentials packs! These packs contain everyday essentials to support all skin types and target skin concerns most commonly experienced by men.
ACNE ESSENTIALS KIT
This pack contains everything your special man will need to combat breakouts, smooth a textured complexion and balance oily skin. Each product is formulated with bio-actives to soothe and calm the skin.
Sweet Orange Balancing Cleanser to deeply clean with naturally derived AHAs while calming inflammation with the addition of desert lime and mountain pepper leaf.
AHA Face Exfoliant to stimulate cellular turnover and gently remove dead skin cells for a clearer complexion.
Probiotic Toner provides a unique blend of probiotics to help balance the skin while the addition of AHAs assist to improve cell turnover and stimulate collagen production.
Bakuchiol Booster supports a variety of skin concerns - from acne to wrinkles. This natural retinol alternative promotes cell turnover, resulting in smoother and clearer skin (without the irritating effects of Vitamin A!)
Skin Balancing Fluid delivers a lightweight burst of hydration and calms redness without leaving a greasy residue.
BRIGHTENING ORGANIC SKINCARE ESSENTIALS
If the man in your life has normal or combination skin, this is the perfect everyday pack. It contains 3 daily essentials to brighten and protect the skin while reducing the appearance of sun damage.
Sweet Orange Balancing Cleanser to purify the skin, removing excess sebum and impurities for a fresh complexion.
Daily Vitamin C Serum to target discolouration, brighten skin's appearance and strengthen collagen and elastin.
Rumex Day Cream works to reduce the appearance of discolouration and pigmentation while locking in hydration to protect agains environmental stressors.
AGE DEFENCE ORGANIC SKINCARE ESSENTIALS
If your dad, husband or partner has skin on the dryer side or is over the age of 30, they may want to start working on some age defence. This pack will renew skin to deliver real results such as a reduction in fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation while boosting hydration for a firmer, smoother complexion.
Hydra Calm Cleanser offers a deep clean and nourishment in one. Formulated with Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Avocado and Camellia Oil to soothe and remove impurities.
Commiphora Plumping Serum helps to reduce and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with the inclusion of natures skin smoothers - Paracress Extract, Commiphora and Wakame.
Wrinkle Smoothing Cream is a highly concentrated day moisturiser, packed with superfoods to maintain elasticity and firmness while comforting dry skin.
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE FACE
Although we often focus on the appearance of our complexion from the neck up, it’s just as important to show our body some TLC. Treat your man to one of LAMAV’s Ayurvedic Body Oils to deliver an intense burst of hydration to the entire body while offering a mood enhancing experience.
Gift recommendation: LAMAV’s UPLIFT Ayurvedic Body Oil
