The Best Skincare Regimen For Every Skin Type
For guys, following a solid skincare routine used to be as exciting as a colonic. Today, more and more men are becoming aware of the myriad benefits of a dedicated skincare regimen and are finally taking the appropriate steps to find the best moisturizers, toners, and lotions for their skin.
Still, going as far as identifying your skin type can still be a challenge to some, making it all too easy to give up and go back to Irish Spring. Well, we’re here to help. Whether you have normal, dry, oily, or wrinkling skin, there’s a personalized skincare out there for you. All ll it takes is a little determination and a few extra minutes in the bathroom. Buckle up; we’re taking a deep dive below the surface of the skin.
SHOP ALL SKINCAREThe first step in creating a personalized skincare routine is identifying your skin type. This will determine the daily steps to be taken and the proper products to use. The chart below should clearly outline where your skin fits in. Once you know which skin type you have, check out our Create Your Own Skincare Regimen Kit or Pre-Made Best Of Skincare Regimen Kits.
Is your skin… Prone to inflammatory eruptions? Highly reactive to new products? Often sensitive, tight, and uncomfortable? Easily irritated by shaving?
It sounds like you have: Dry/Sensitive Skin
Prone to inflammatory eruptions. Highly reactive to new products. Often tight and uncomfortable. Easily irritated by shaving.
CLEANSE: Clean your face with a moisturizing gel or foaming cleanser. Make sure to avoid ordinary soaps, which tighten and dry the skin. Wet, lather, and rinse with the aid of warm water.
TONE: Using a cotton ball, gently apply a toner to remove remaining residue and to help better absorb a moisturizer.
MOISTURIZE: Generously apply a super-hydrating moisturizer. Steer clear of fragranced products.
EXFOLIATE: Once weekly, remove dead cells and unclog pores by using a gentle face scrub. For best results, mix this scrub with your face wash. Avoid delicate skin areas.
Is your skin... Greasy feeling with large, visible pores? Prone to breakouts and blackheads? Shiny, especially on nose and forehead?
It sounds like you have: Oily Skin/Acne-Prone Skin
A little greasy feeling. Large, visible pores. Breakouts and blackheads are common. Shiny nose and forehead.
CLEANSE: Clean your face with a gentle clay cleanser. Make sure to avoid ordinary soaps, which tighten and dry the skin. Wet, lather, and rinse with the aid of warm water.
TONE: Using a cotton ball, gently apply a toner to remove remaining residue and to help better absorb your moisturizer.
MOISTURIZE: Generously apply an oil-free moisturizer. For extremely oily skin, try an oil-free/oil-absorbing moisturizer.
EXFOLIATE: Twice weekly, remove dead cells and unclog pores by using a facial scrub. Avoid delicate skin areas.
Is your skin… Occasionally dry and/or oily? Generally average and relatively problem-free? Somewhat irritated by shaving?
It sounds like you have: Combination/Normal Skin
Pretty much the norm. No major issues but dryness and oiliness a possibility. Shaving irritation may apply.
CLEANSE: Clean your face with a gel or foaming cleanser. Make sure to avoid ordinary soaps, which tighten and dry the skin. Wet, lather, and rinse with the aid of warm water.
TONE: Using a cotton ball, gently apply a toner to remove remaining residue and to help better absorb your moisturizer.
MOISTURIZE: Generously apply a general moisturizer. If your skin is oily in some areas and dry in others, use a hydrating moisturizer for dry areas and an oil-free one for oily spots.
EXFOLIATE: Twice weekly, remove dead cells and unclog pores by using a gritty face scrub. Avoid delicate skin areas.
Grooming Lounge Mug Cleaner Face Wash
A gentle, everyday cleanser that removes grit and grime while preparing that mug for a great shave (or just a great day). Developed in our D.C. Barbershop and used within dozens of times daily, cleanser won't dry out or irritate the skin like regular soaps. Instead, it gently buffs away surface skin cells and helps uproot ingrown hairs. The real first step in any great shave, it's also valuable on those days when the razor is resting. Gentle enough for use both morning and night. Paraben and sulfate-free. It can double as an awesome body wash in a pinch.
Hands down the most unique and rewarding exfoliating experience around. Miracle scrub uses tropical sand-like microfine rice granules mixed into a soft mud to help expel nasty blackheads and impurities. Leaves the skin glowing and revitalized. Herbal extracts of Green Tea and Ginseng help detoxify and improve skin tone and texture, leaving the dermis extremely happy. Try this stuff - it will not disappoint. Also available in 2 oz. Paraben-free.
This eep-cleansing and skin-smoothing facial exfoliator does away with oil, dirt, and dead skin, while improving your skin’s appearance and thwarting ingrown hairs/shaving irritation. Powered by varying sizes of eco-friendly jojoba beads, Mug Scrubber’s unique formula evens skin texture and soothes without irritation or dryness.
Baxter of California Herbal Mint Toner
Never forget the toner. You can improve your complexion and lock in moisture by swabbing some of this stuff across the deck (your face). Antioxidant green tea and vitamins C & E protect against free radicals. Mild witch hazel extract, cucumber, and peppermint oil balance skin tone.
Dermalogica Active Clay Cleanser
Rich in minerals and kaolin clay, this formula boasts charcoal to actively cleanse and purify the skin. Botanical lipids and murumuru seed work together to attract and remove excess oil while protecting the natural lipid barrier to promote a healthy microbiome. A bioflavonoid-rich complex of citrus, aloe, and broccoli extract helps purify pores while leaving your skin smooth, refined, and revitalized. Bye-bye greasy skin.
Dandruff: Dandruff Shampoos are formulated to help prevent the itching and flaking associated with dandruff. Before using, it is important to know dandruff is the issue, rather than simply a dry scalp.
