Skincare for Men Who Don’t Know Where to Start

Your mum might’ve told you to wash behind your ears. Your dad? Probably handed you a bar of soap and called it a day. The closest thing most of us got to a skincare routine was a splash of cold water and hoping for the best.

So it’s no surprise that a lot of men hit their 20s or 30s, look in the mirror, and think:“Wait… why do I look knackered even when I’m not?”

The truth? Your skin has been running on fumes. But don’t worry - this isn’t about becoming a beauty guru or memorising a 12-step routine. It’s about doing the bare minimum that actually works.

Why We Never Learned

Let’s face it - skincare just wasn’t for us. Or at least, that’s what we were made to think.

For years, the industry spoke almost exclusively to women. When skincare did show up for men, it came in black packaging with words like “TITANIUM DEFENCE COMPLEX” - as if admitting you had skin was unmanly.

No one broke it down. No one said:“Oi mate, your face gets dry. It needs some help. Moisturise.”

So we ignored it. We relied on whatever was in the shower. We aged like milk.

But here’s the good news: it’s not too late to fix it - and it’s stupidly simple once you know where to start.

Here’s What Your Skin Actually Needs

We’re not going to throw science textbooks at you. You just need to understand 3 things your face needs every day:

1. Clean it

Your face builds up oil, dirt, and pollution. A proper cleanser gets rid of that without stripping it like hand soap does.

2. Moisturise it

Dry skin = dull skin. Moisturiser keeps your face hydrated, fresh, and less likely to age like an old leather belt.

3. Treat it where it matters

Got tired eyes, dark circles or puffiness? A good eye cream can help. You don’t need it everywhere - just a dab under the eyes and you’re golden.

That’s it. Cleanser, moisturiser, eye cream.

1, 2, 3. Bish bash bosh.

Why It Matters

You might be thinking,"Yeah, but I’m not trying to impress anyone."

Cool. But this isn’t about vanity - it’s about looking like you give a sh*t about yourself.

Skincare isn’t just about your skin. It’s about showing up for yourself every day - even when no one’s watching. It’s a quiet ritual that says:"I’ve got you."

To the version of you that walks into work tomorrow. To the version of you that faces stress, bad sleep, or a hangover. To the version of you that deserves better than flaky skin and blocked pores.

You don’t need to become someone you’re not. You just need to back yourself - starting with your face.

The Takeaway

You’re not late. You’re right on time.

And no, you don’t need to watch skincare TikToks or spend £90 on something called “essence water.”

You just need a few products that actually work, and a reason to start.

We’ll take care of the products.

The reason? That’s you.

Because when you feel better, you do better.

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