A three-minute routine for a complete transformation of men's skin
It is absolutely true that men mature like fine wine. Men's skin is, among other things, thicker than women's skin and has a greater amount of collagen, the supporting protein. Thanks to the high amount of collagen, the skin wrinkles more slowly and has a firmer structure. Strong skin may give the feeling that it can do just fine on its own.
It actually manages to do almost everything on its own, because A good skin care routine can be very simple and only take a few minutes at a time. This prevents a phenomenon related to men's skin: When the years finally start to show on the face, the changes are faster and deeper than in women. This is precisely due to the thickness of the skin. An inadequate skin care routine accelerates and deepens the phenomenon. So skin care is not only for today's mirror image and well-being, but it is also an investment in what your face will look like in a decade or two. Skin care is not a competition, but the fact is that after years the differences can be big.
Cleansing, moisturizing, protecting
A few steps with products that are right for your skin can make a big difference quickly and bring balance to any challenges you may be experiencing.
1. Cleaning
By far The most important thing is to cleanse your skin with a suitable cleansing product at least in the evening. In the morning, washing with water may be enough, unless your skin is very oily. Clean skin is the basis for all other skin care, especially since men's skin produces more sebum and their pores are larger. When you regularly cleanse your skin of excess sebum, sweat, loose surface cells, pollution, dust, etc., you effectively prevent blockages, irritation and dullness. This also allows care products to be absorbed and do their job.
2. Humidification
After cleansing, the next priority is moisturizing in the morning and evening. Especially in Finland's changing weather conditions, the skin can easily become unbalanced, such as developing irritation, redness and blockage. The skin can become dry or, on the other hand, the sebaceous glands may compensate for the dryness by acting overactively, causing oiliness. A moisturizer with the right properties and a pleasant texture helps all skin types to achieve balance. The skin is like a protective wall, which is strengthened by the right cream.
3. Protection
In addition to cleansing and moisturizing, it is a smart way to protect your skin during the day, at least from March to September in Finland, with sunscreen. Why?
- Up to 80% (!) of visible signs of premature aging of the skin are caused by UV radiation. UVA radiation, which we are always exposed to during daylight hours, regardless of whether it is cloudy, damages collagen, which is responsible for the elasticity and smoothness of the skin.
- Regular use protects against DNA damage, which is a risk factor for skin cancer
- Sunscreen keeps skin tone even, preventing various pigment changes and inflammation and redness caused by UV radiation.
The surprising power of routine
When you want to feel your best, look your best, and nurture your skin in the long run, let's get started on your routine.
For advanced and dedicated users, their beauty routine can include several steps with all the specialized products. Sometimes, even for more difficult skin challenges, you can turn to specific products, but most of the time, less is more.
It takes about two months to create a new routine before it becomes an automatic part of your daily routine. If your current routine is non-existent or very irregular, the minimalist and quick approach outlined above is recommended, which is easy to incorporate into your morning and evening routines. What if your routines break down every now and then? It doesn’t affect the overall picture, as regularity is the key to success, not perfect execution!
If you don't know where to start with your skincare products, take our skin type test, which will reveal the basic products that are right for you in thirty seconds. Go to the link below to take the test. 👇
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