Everyone can benefit from a skin care routine. When addressing men's skin concerns, though, we hardly hear much about it. The best skin care routine for men starts with tackling common stressors (acne, aging) and the essentials.
According to the National Institutes of Health, male skin is oilier and thicker than female skin. That makes the three basic skin care steps — cleansing, hydration and protection — not sufficient. Men's skin care must include other necessities that suit their lifestyle.
To help build a skin care routine for men, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Angela Lamb recently shared some of her favorite men's skin care products. From shaving kits to 10-minute rescue eye patches, there's something in this list for men of all ages and skin types.
Keep reading to discover the best skin care products for men.
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Dove Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body and Face Wash
This is one 2-in-1 product we can get behind. Dove Men+Care's Purifying Charcoal and Clay Scrub can be used on the face and body to deeply clean and renew the skin. "People should be washing their faces one to two times a day and showering however much they'd like," says Lamb, "[That] makes this item the perfect addition to any man's everyday routine."
Papatui Ageless Action Under Eye Patches
Papatui is a men's skin care line founded by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, so we don't doubt that these are eye patches he's going to want to wear. The brand's Ageless Action Eye Patches promise brighter and smoother under eyes in just 10 minutes — perfect for men on the go or looking for a quick pick-me-up. And they're made with powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide and caffeine to address fine lines and puffiness.
Brickell Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream
According to the brand, this anti-aging cream does three things: Tightens, smoothes and lifts. Essentially, everything you need in a de-aging night cream. " It’s so important to use these sort of products at night when the skin is working to turn over,” adds Lamb. Thus, you should expect improvement in fine lines, wrinkles and skin tone with consistent use.
Plus, TODAY viewers will receive 25% off the cream when using code TODAY25. Code valid until Jan 29.
Hims Thick Fix Shampoo & Conditioner Set
Suffering from thinning hair or hair loss? Hims' Thick Fix Shampoo & Conditioner Set is formulated to combat these common hair concerns in men. It's formulated with minoxidil and saw palmetto, which are both known for being powerful agents in improving hair thickness and growth.
You can also purchase the shampoo and conditioner separately or in the set above.
Harry’s Shaving Kit with Razor Handle and 3 Razor Blade Refill
Harry's Shaving Kit includes their Truman razor handle and three refillable razor blades for his smoothest shave yet. Each razor has five blades that distribute pressure while shaving to prevent any nicks. They're also lubricated and meant to be precise around hard-to-reach places, making it the perfect gift or starter set for the man in your life.
"Here's a tip: You should use some sort of shaving gel or foam to prevent irritation and help glide," recommends Lamb. "Shaving in the same direction of hair growth is important to preventing ingrown hairs as well."
Stetson Grooming Stetson Spirit Cooling Moisture After Shave
Refresh the skin post-shave with this energetic aftershave from Stetson Spirit. It has a revitalizing scent, consisting of bergamot, mandarin leaf, rhubarb and more, and cools the skin. The brand recommends applying to dry, clean-shaven skin.
You can also pair the after shave with other Stetson Grooming products:
- Stetson Spirit Cooling Shave Oil, $7.97
- Stetson Spirit After Shave Cooling Balm, $7.97
- Stetson Spirit 2-in-1 Face & Beard Cooling Exfoliant Wash, $7.97
More men's skin care to shop
Hims Goodnight Wrinkle Cream
The container of this wrinkle cream might be tiny, but the benefits are mighty. As you sleep, the cream helps restore your skin so you wake up more refreshed and ready for the day. It's thicker than a daily moisturizer, and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, too.
Mad Hippie Mini Super A Serum
Fight everything from discoloration to texture with Mad Hippie's Super A Serum. The serum is formulated with three bioactive retinoids and bakuchiol, a retinol alternative, to improve the appearance of sun-damaged, aging skin.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
With 10% pure vitamin C, you should see a visibly brighter and smoother complexion after consistently using this CeraVe serum. The brand even claims that the serum helps improve the skin barrier, too, for optimal skin health.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with SPF 30
This daily moisturizer from Kiehl's is a good way to start off your morning: Hydration and protection. Expect up to 24 hours of comfortable and balanced skin, plus the power of SPF 30.
Meet the expert
Dr. Angela Lamb is a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.
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