❤ Men Care

Skincare for men is the new big thing in the cosmetics industry. People have suddenly realised men have faces — with skin on them — just like women.

In reality, when you throw away all the marketing spin, skincare for men is not all that different to skincare for women. There are major differences in men and women’s skin, but they both require the same care — cleansing, exfoliating, toning, moisturising and wearing sunscreen. However, most guys are nowhere near as diligent in caring for their skin as women — anything to do with vanity levels, what do you think?


Here is our top 5 tips; 
1) Use a moisturiser that is specially formulated for the face; ideally one that contains a sunscreen use a (the men who age fastest are those who don’t take the aging effects of the sun seriously).

2) Moisturise morning and night to help prevent cuts and irritation while shaving, and to basically make for a smoother shave. Look for moisturisers with natural hydrating ingredients like vitamin E, calendula and aloe vera.

3) It may seem like an unnecessary procedure, but guys need to exfoliate! If a guy is prone to ingrown hairs from shaving, exfoliation will help prevent the problem by getting rid of dead skin cells that can block pores and cause ingrown hairs. You only need to exfoliate once or twice a week and you’ll find it will make a big difference.

4) Throw out your harsh acne products. Most acne treatments are too harsh for the skin and can even exacerbate acne, because they dry the skin out, causing the skin to produce more oil, which leads to more acne. Instead try NoKa'Oi Charcoal Soap or Sulphur Soap to clear up spots and blemishes.

5) Don’t wash your face with 'fake soap'! When it comes to skincare for men, this is a very common mistake. Fake soap is made with synthetic petro-chemicals and very cheap oils. In other words, it does nothing but dry your skin.