Naturally Handsome

“Cleanse, tone and moisturise” is not a phrase that makes it into the male lexicon often. But it only takes a few adjustments in a guy’s skincare routine to get back real skin dividends.  

Here are some male-friendly skin tips and tricks that are anything but girly.

Wash up

Here’s an interesting fact, fellas; “cleansing” is the same as “washing”. If you’re lucky enough to have normal skin, you can get away with one face washing session a day, particularly if you do a daily shave. But squeeze in two if you can – one in the morning post-shave, another at night before you hit the hay. Ditch the astringent bath soap though; it’s way too drying and filled with skin-clogging additives. Instead, invest in a natural cleanser such as Botani Olive Cleansing Bar. Dosed with nourishing and calming olive, coconut and orangutan friendly palm oil, this nifty soap is cleverly disguised as regular bath soap. The difference? It’s 100% natural and gentle enough to use on sensitive or shaving rash-prone skin.

Close Shave

Although the rough and stubbly look is having its heyday right now, most men still have to get the razor out (at least every now and then) to shave. Regular shaving creams and foams can be drying or cause irritation – especially for men who stand at the basin on a regular basis – so try a more natural approach. MiEssence Shaving Gel or Biologika Organics Shaving Gels provide good shaving slip and are packed with skin-softening organic essential oils. Best news? They won’t raise a peep out of even the touchiest of male skin.    

Great Hydration

Just as you need a beer with your mates after work, skin also needs regular hydration. Repeat this phrase until you believe it: “moisturiser is not just for girls”. Ok, now enlist one of these male-friendly moisturisers into your side of the bathroom cabinet:

MiEssence After Shave Balm: this all-natural balm has organic witch hazel, St Johns wort and aloe vera added to calm and sooth skin post-shave

Good for: clean-cut guys

Botani Boost Balancing Moisturiser: applied both day and night after cleansing, this uplifting moisturiser will banish shaving rash and help clear up acne.

Good for: guys with sensitive skin or issues with acne

Mukti Balancing Facial Cream: this easily-absorbed moisturiser has a therapeutic blend of oils to calm, sooth and balance out skin.  

Great for: guys with normal or combination skin in need of hydration.

Miessence Moisturiser - Balancing: A creamy moisturiser has significant and lasting effects on skin hydration and smoothness.