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Your skin is an ever-changing playing field so approach your 30s, 40s and 50s with skincare precision to halt the troublesome effects of time
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Your skin just isn’t as resilient as it was in your 20s. It’s time to start investing in your skincare routine
Concerns for men during their 40s are loss of moisture due to decreased sebum production in the skin
The weakening of the skin’s middle layer in your 50s can result in loss of firmness and strength
Keep It Clear
Scrub It Off
Revival
Brighten Up
A Close Shave
Revitalise
Facial cleansers are now considered an essential for men of any age, especially in your 30s when acne affects 25% of adult men and can easily be triggered by stress or humidity. Lancôme Men Ultimate Cleansing Gel, £22 (1), offers an effective everyday cleanse that penetrates deep into pores and leaves your skin with a refined glow. The gel’s woody citrus scent is effortlessly masculine – an everyday essential.
By your late 30s, your skin begins to show possible signs of sun damage and loss of vital vitamins that the skin requires to stay healthy. Espa Brightener, £36, (2) revitalises dull skin by combating uneven tones. It’s infused with premium Hawaiian algae and wild sea fennel to help stimulate the appearance of new cells. It also contains antioxidant-rich apricot kernel oil, renowned for its protective properties to help keep environmental aggressors at bay.
Exfoliation is an important part of a gent’s weekly skincare routine as it encourages cell growth, reduces dryness and cleanses dirt beneath the visible layers. So when your skin is feeling dry and dead, let Floris London’s No. 89 Face Scrub, £22, (4) give it the burst of life it needs. Formulated with kaolin clay to brighten the skin and blended with willow, blackcurrant and rapeseed oil to give your skin vitamin E to help soften facial hair.
Although ingrown hairs can occur at any age, they are more prevalent in men in their 40s as a result of heavy shaving. Ingrown hairs not only look unpleasant, but (in the long run) can cause severe pain, something you definitely want to avoid! Dermalogica’s Close Shave Oil, £25.85, (3) operates like a barrier between razor and skin for the closest, most comfortable shave you will ever have. The oil’s transparency makes it an ideal choice for moustaches and goatees.
Keeping your delicate skin looking fresh will be the greatest investment throughout your mature years. Opt for a rich, lifting moisturiser that maintains your skin’s elasticity. Once again, Lancôme is the messiah of all things dermatological with Rénergie Multi-Lift Rich Cream, £64 (6). The anti-ageing remedies in this cream treat the skin with an abundance of antioxidants, which will help lighten, tighten and brighten.
Does your skin ever feel parched? Thirsty for something organic? Well Dr Jackson’s 03 Face Oil, £30, (5) will keep your skin moisturised around-the-clock. Its 100% wholly organic ingredients powerfully reverse signs of damage and will help renew your skin to its rightful radiance. The product’s unique blend of natural oils has deeply moisturising and healing qualities that will reduce redness and repair damaged tissue, resulting in a visibly clearer complexion. MAILBOXLIFE.COM