Let’s Make Something Very

Let’s Make Something Very Clear... his Skin

by Amira ElSayed

How to choose the right moisturizer for your loved one? You walk into a seemingly endless aisle with words like CREAM! LOTION! HYDRATION! ANTI-AGING! ENERGIZING! shouting at you from bottle after bottle and a certain paralysis sets in. Skincare is personal. It can be tailored to his skin’s specific needs. But that can take a lot of legwork, trial and error and, sometimes, a lot of money before you find him something that actually works.

PAULA’S CHOICE CALM REDNESS RELIEF MOISTURIZER

Sensitive skin is an issue for most guys, even if you don’t think they have it. Redness, dryness, uneven texture and breakouts can all be signs of sensitivity. Barring a visit to a dermatologist, the best way to combat these issues is to change the products you’re buying to those tailored specifically for sensitive skin. They are formulated to keep irritation to a minimum. This moisturizer is a gamechanger for anyone with redness.

NIVEA MEN ENERGY REVITALIZING LOTION

The quality of this is superb for a drugstore brand. It goes on light and gets absorbed all throughout the day. When you’re looking for a good all-around reasonably priced moisturizer, it’s important that it goes on smooth. Too often products have a lot of additives that can sit on his skin and impede absorption, which means they don’t work as long or as well as they should. This great multipurpose lotion is the exception.

REVIVE SENSITIF RENEWAL CREAM

This is the gold standard of moisturizer. He should put this on when his skin feels ravaged and needs some serious repair. It will feel like cells are knitting themselves back together and will give him a protective layer.

YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE AGE PREVENTION CREAM

Natural ingredients are the biggest trend in skincare right now and with good reason. Just like a healthy diet, his skin benefits from natural vitamins and antioxidants found in things like essential oils, plants, vegetables and fruits. Think of this as a juice cleanse for his face. Youth to the People uses the same philosophy to deliver high-potency, cold-pressed benefits to the outside of his body.

ROYAL FERN PHYTOACTIVE ANTI-AGING CREAM

You can definitely tell when a skincare product has higher quality ingredients. The texture is better, there are typically fewer chemicals and additives, and the results are faster. Royal Fern is no exception. The active ingredients are evident and the results are almost instantaneous. With a few weeks of regular application, his skin will look completely different.

DR JACKSON’S

Dr Jackson’s signature cream visibly helps nourish and repair dry or sun damaged skin by tightening the skin. This skin cream has been formulated using natural extracts of Kigelia, Baobab, Shea butter and Marula Oil. Compounds identified within these natural extracts have been shown to stop melanin production, allowing for a more even skin tone. Especially effective on sun damaged skin, sun spots, liver spots, Dr Jackson’s has an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing redness and blemishes.

NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES MEN

This energising, gently foaming men’s face wash offers a deep cleanse for all skin types. An infusion of Fairtrade antioxidantrich rooibos and organic calendula washes away everyday impurities while keeping his skin clean and refreshed. Multi-benefit lotion instantly improves skin and softens beard. Applies easily over facial hair, from one-day stubble to a light beard, to soothe the skin beneath. Over time, strengthens skin and conditions beard for easier grooming. The 2 in 1 Skin Hydrator & Beard Conditioner does exactly what its name suggests, and is oilfree to avoid breakouts.

KIEHL’S FACIAL FUEL

Vitamin-enriched and energizing, non-oily moisturizer wakens and uplifts dull, tired-looking skin. Dynamic “facial recovery accelerator” helps skin resist the effects of environmental stress (we know it’s hard to resist) for a healthy appearance. The formula, with Vitamin C and E, Chestnut Extract and Soy, helps waken tired-looking skin and improve skin’s look and texture. With use, his skin will feel refuelled, reenergized and revitalized.

AVEDA MEN PUREFORMANCE

Moisturising formula preps skin for a close, comfortable shave. Contains exclusive phytoactive blend with naturally derived ingredients specifically created to treat men’s skin conditions with soothing, antioxidant power. Helps protect against razor burn as well as having a rich and refreshing aroma that combines organic lavender, Vetiver and lemon.