If you’re one of the lucky ones amongst us who resides resides north of 18 but south of 25, this is the skincare guide specifically for you.
Unless you have major skincare concerns like acne, breakouts, clogged pores and the likes, between the ages of 18 and 25 your skin should be relatively low maintenance, and so should your skincare regime. If you lay the correct skincare foundations now, you’ll reap the benefits as your skin starts to age, making sure that your skin stays easy to manage and more protected from pre-mature ageing.
The main three focuses for you should be;
- Keeping your skin clean
- Keeping your skin hydrated, and
- Keeping your skin protected
#Clean
Keeping your skin clean should be top of your priorities. Clean skin is healthy skin, and less likely to breakout and suffer clogged pores and the ‘lacklustre’ look. We always try to choose a low-foaming or non-foaming facial cleanser. The reason behind this is because you are less likely to dehydrate and tighten your skin when you cleanse it. Try...
Anthony Glycolic Facial Cleanser
Our most popular face wash for men, this 4.9% glycolic-acid-infused is non-foaming cleanser which sweeps away daily build-up while gently ‘nibbling’ dead skin cells from the surface of the face.
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
This is an ultra gentle face wash which slides into your skincare regime with no disruption. Again, Squalane Cleanser is non-foaming forumale which utilises lipophilic esters to dissolve oil and dirt from the face and leave the skin squeaky clean and uber soft.
Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser
For those who have dry and combination types, Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser will help you to free your skin of build-up while allowing your skin to remain its natural moisture barrier. Long-term, this will encourage the skin produce less oil as the skin is maintaining better levels of hydration.
#Hydrate
If your skin is hydrated it’s less likely to show signs of disruption like breakouts, dry patches and a build-up of excess oil. Try to keep your skin hydrated from the inside, and the outside. The inside bit is the easiest, simply make sure you’re drinking enough water throughout the day to keep your body internally moisturised. Moisturising from the outside comes in a variety of forms; oils, serums, creams etc; and should ideally be applied twice daily, morning and night. Try…
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid + B5
This slides onto the skin leaving almost no residue at all. It sinks into the skin instantly and turbo-charges your moisture game, leaving the skin soft, supple and ready for action.
Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster
Slightly more expensive than our other recommendations but still offering great value for money, this thirst-quenching serum drenches your skin in hydration leaving it perfectly prepared for your moisturiser.
Doers of London Hydration Serum
Packed with nutrients and skin conditioning fruit acids, Doers of London have cracked the hydration code bringing together nutrition and hydration in one-fell-swoop.
#Protect
Building a layer of defence on the surface of the skin is fastest way to build long terms protection against environmental damage. SPF should be your first port of call, no matter what time of year. Try…
Anthony Day Cream SPF30
Perfect as a year-round daily moisturiser, Anthony’s Day Cream with SPF30 takes care of moisturising your skin while offering SPF30 level protection from the sun.
Jack Black Double Duty SPF20 Moisturiser
If you prefer a slight lower SPF factor, Double Duty is the products for you. Providing a cloak of sun protection with a shot of botanical extracts, Jack Black’s Double Duty Moisturiser ensures that the skin's balance is maintained and the cells are protected.
Heliocare Oil-Free Dry Touch Gel SPF50
Maintain the matte finish on your skin you work so hard to achieve with Heliocare’s Oil-Free Dry Touch Gel SPF50. Again, Oil-Free Dry Touch Gel is perfect as a year-round daily moisturiser as it doesn't leave a white sheen on the face and also offers protection from infra-rad light as well as UVA and UVB protection.
*Please note that the products mentioned here are designed to be used by those over the age of 18 years only.
