how to choose the right face moisturizer for men

How To Choose The Best Face Moisturizer for Men

When it comes to skincare, men have traditionally gotten the short end of the stick. While women have long had access to a range of skincare products filled with nourishing, anti-aging ingredients, the options for guys were limited to bar soaps and aftershaves for years.

This has finally changed now that men are becoming more aware of the importance of skincare – including the difference a good moisturizer can make.

If you want to ensure healthy, hydrated skin, you need to know how to choose the right face moisturizer.

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Sit down, grab a coffee and read on to discover all you need to know about men’s moisturizers!

Should men moisturize their skin?

A growing number of guys are now integrating regular skincare practices into their day-to-day lives. The days of getting out of bed and simply splashing a bit of water on your face are long gone.

Not including face moisturizer in your routine is no longer an exception! Using a moisturizer is the key to maintaining healthier-looking skin while also preventing it from looking dry and lifeless. 

Here are a few advantages of  adding a face moisturizer to your skincare routine:

  • Avoid dry skin: When you apply a men's face moisturizer, you are able to retain the moisture that naturally exists in your skin. Additionally, it helps replenish any moisture lost as a result of  showering, washing your face, being exposed to the chilly winter air, or baking in the hot summer sun. 

 

  • Prevent breakouts: Most guys with oily skin suffer from breakouts and use face wash frequently in an attempt to dry up their skin. The problem is that drying out the skin makes it produce more oil to balance out its sebum production. After cleansing your face, using a men's face moisturizer will help regulate the sebum levels of your skin and, as a result, prevent breakouts. 

 

  • Stop premature aging: When you use a quality men's face moisturizer regularly, you'll keep the skin looking young, which also helps to keep the aging process at bay. Dehydrated skin is prone to showing more signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. When the skin is moisturized, it appears firmer, more elastic, and healthier overall.

 

  • Get smoother skin: Using a moisturizer regularly will promote skin cell renewal, resulting in less visible pores and fine lines – which is another way of saying smoother skin. Cell turnover is slowed when the skin lacks moisture, which results in dull, lifeless, and tired-looking skin. 

 

To get healthy, moisturized skin check out our natural face moisturizer for men.

Can Men Use The Same Moisturizer As Women?

We often joke about men having thicker skin than women, but this turns out to be true! As a result of hormonal and environmental factors, men's skin is between 10-20% thicker than women's. Most moisturizers aim to achieve the same outcomes but men’s moisturizers include ingredients specifically formulated for men’s unique skincare needs. 

And because men tend to have normal to oily skin, water-based moisturizers are often the most efficient for avoiding dryness and keeping blemishes at bay. 

When Should Men Use Face Moisturizer

We recommend using a face moisturizer daily; however, understanding how it fits into your skincare routine is key to getting the most out of the product. 

When it comes to moisturizing and hydrating your skin, the process should actually begin in the shower! Using a moisturizer on skin that hasn't been cleansed can lead to blocked pores that create breakouts. Not only that, but it can make the face look more oily than necessary since the product can't penetrate through the grime.

Exfoliating twice a week can help with getting younger looking skin and will help wash away any dead skin cells on the topmost layer of the skin. And when added to daily cleansing with a men’s face wash, extra dirt and oil can be eliminated to create a perfect base for moisturizing.

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How Should Men Use Facial Moisturizer?

Step 1: Wash your face

Cleaning your face is perhaps the most crucial step in your skincare regimen. This prepares your skin to absorb a moisturizer well. A decent facial cleanser ensures that your skin effectively absorbs your moisturizer.

We have carefully formulated our natural face wash for men with organic White Tea Extract, Witch Hazel, Lemon Myrtle Oil, and other nutrient-rich ingredients sourced directly from the Australian Outback.

Step 2: Applying to skin

You can get the most out of your moisturizer by applying it to slightly damp skin. Pat the skin dry with a towel rather than rubbing it before working in a pea-sized amount of your moisturizer.

Step 3: Use the right amount of moisturizer

Using too much moisturizer is one of the most common blunders people make. You might increase your chances of developing blemishes and breakouts if you pile it on your face.

Use a small amount and evenly distribute it over the face, beginning with your cheeks – as these are often the driest region of your face – and working out from there. Remember, less is more! 

It’s also important to use light pressure when massaging the moisturizer into your skin. Even though men's skin is tougher than women's, it still has to be treated with care! 

What Is ARGIRELINE® In Men's Face Moisturizers?

We couldn't finish our article without discussing what we believe is the number one ingredient in moisturizers for men: ARGIRELINE®.

But what is ARGIRELINE®, and what makes it such a powerful ingredient?

In a nutshell, it works by reducing fine lines and wrinkles to make way for a more youthful complexion. It keeps your skin hydrated, prevents wrinkles from forming, and increases collagen production. 

The advantage of ARGIRELINE® for skin is that it is not toxic. In addition, it’s topical, which means it won't require painful procedures, and has no known side effects.

ARGIRELINE® products are also far less expensive than certain alternatives which can cost upwards of $500 per treatment.

Want a simple way to keep your face looking hydrated and healthy?

We have created what we believe to be the best natural face moisturizer for men on the market!

We've combined the all-important ARGIRELINE® with other natural ingredients such as Shea Butter and Aloe Vera Leaf Juice to create a men's moisturizer that can help men combat premature signs of aging and is also suitable for all skin types. 

Not only that, but we offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee, giving you peace of mind that our PH Balanced formula will leave your skin feeling non-greasy and nourished, or you get your money back!

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