Skincare 101
Compatible skin types
Searching on Google for “men’s skincare”?
Not sure how to start a new “men’s skincare routine”?
Want to replace the 4-in-1 with a “men’s skincare set”?
You’ve come to the right place.
However, this is not just skincare for men. We’ve designed for all skin types. Men, women and everyone can use our products.
But why do we focus on men you might ask? Well… we heard that 70%+ of them still use a bar of soap and water. They need a nudge in the right direction.
At the end of the day, skin is skin. It can be oily, dry, hairy, soft, rough and red. What really matters to all skin types and concerns is that the formulations are lite, fast-absorbing, vegan, cruelty-free and efficacious. Plus a pleasure to use.
We recommend you adjust the dosage of our skincare for the various skin conditions you’ll experience over your skincare journey. If you are ever in doubt, feel free to get in touch with our team- we’re here to help you with any question.
Our formulations also include fragrances that have a slight masculine smell to elevate the experience. What does that mean? It’s subjective, it’s arbitrary. The best thing to do is try them and see what the hype is all about. On rare occasions, certain skin types might react with ingredients used in the fragrance. If you are concerned about this, please consult a medical professional with our ingredients list that can be found on the product pages.
Skincare philosophy
Skincare with our Essentials System is the baseline.
Life choices impact skin health too.
Here is our lifestyle guide to maintaining healthy, glowing youthful skin.
Water- the elixir of life. Keep your skin hydrated so that it looks plump, youthful, and nourished. Drink anywhere from 1.5L - 3L a day.
Sleep- this keeps your skin healthy and fresh. Eliminate dark circles with at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Change your bed sheets- create a clean and healthy environment for your skin to rest. Avoid clogging pores and breakouts. 1x per week is good. 100% cotton sheets are a game changer. Your bedroom will also smell a lot nicer.
Sugary foods in moderation- excessive sugar causes inflammation which leads to breakouts. Sugar also breaks down collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging. Enjoy that can of Coca-Cola, on weekends only.
Eat your fruit and veggies- Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that enhances the skin’s barrier function to neutralise harmful free radicals whilst giving your skin a youthful glow. An apple a day keeps the skin doctor away.
Reduce stress- high stress raises the levels of a hormone called cortisol that leads to excessive sweating which clogs pores and causes breakouts. Breathwork and meditation are key to relieving anxious energy.
Alcohol for special occasions- excessive daily alcohol consumption degrades sleep quality causing wrinkles and dark circles. It also impacts your body’s natural temperature cycles causing excessive sweating and breakouts. We suggest you save the beers or wine for special occasions. Your skin will thank you.
Vaping- do you have any idea what’s in them? Neither do we. But we do know that smoke can accelerate signs of ageing. We know what you’re going to say… Huberman said nicotine is actually good for your brain. Try some nicotine gum and save your skin.
Get in the sun- Vitamin D plays a critical role in regulating many physiological processes in the skin such as growth and barrier function. Sunlight also helps your body regulate its circadian rhythms so that you get better quality sleep. Make sure you layer in a good SPF to protect against UV ray damage, always after using our Gel Moisturiser.
Blue light- excessive time in front of your computer or scrolling on your smartphone can create dullness, dryness and premature ageing in the skin. We recommend putting your phone down 30 minutes before bed time… you’ll have much sweeter dreams too.
