Skincare is not for men? Many think so and I have also thought so for a long time. While skincare for women is something quite normal and part of the daily morning and evening routine, a care routine for many men is still the exception. But a care routine must be anything but elaborate. In general it consists of only two steps, cleaning and grooming. In addition, the care prevents impurities and moisturises the skin - which in turn prevents premature skin ageing.

It was only through my wife Sina that I myself found my way to skincare and did not know beforehand which products were necessary and how to use them. Therefore I would like to give you a short, simple care instruction, which is of course also suitable for women.

The care should be applied in the morning after getting up and in the evening before going to bed. In the morning your skin and pores will be freed from sebum that has accumulated overnight. In addition, our pillows, even with regular change, are bacteria catchers and dead skin cells can also be found on them. In the evening the cleansing removes all the dirt that has accumulated over the day. And it's as easy as that:

The cleanser removes dirt and excess oil and thus also impurities.

How to use:

1. Moisten face with lukewarm water.
2. Apply Skin Cleanser to the fingers (2-3 pump strokes) and spread on both hands on the fingertips.
3. Massage evenly with circular movements into the face on nose, cheeks, forehead and chin for 20-30 seconds. Do not forget to do this.
4. Wash off thoroughly with lukewarm water or a damp cloth.

Tip:
Place the cleanser in the shower. This way you can integrate facial cleansing into your shower routine and save time.

• Naturallogic - Lustral Purify + Clarify Cream Gel Cleanser: Effective cleanser suitable for particularly impure skin.
• Saint Iris Adriatica - Energy Cleanser: A slightly milder cleanser that does not foam and is refreshing.
• Blue Beautifly - Rosemary Cleanser: Also a milder but still effective cleanser with a very pleasant fragrance.

As an alternative to a cleaner I can recommend the Natura Detox Foam from Nini Organics. However, this is not intended for daily use. I use Natura Detox Foam 1-2x per week, because it gives my skin a certain suppleness, cleanses in the deep and makes it more soft. The application is also very easy:

1. Put a small amount of the powder in the palm of your hand.
2. Add a few drops of water and mix the powder into a foam.
3. Massage the foam into dry skin (20-30 seconds).
4. Moisten your hands and massage your face again to activate the foam (20-30 seconds).
5. Rinse thoroughly with water or a damp cloth.

After cleansing, a moisturizer is recommended to soothe and moisturize the skin after cleansing.

1. Apply moisturizer to the fingers (1-3 pump strokes)
2. Gently massage into the entire face

Product recommendations:

• Saint Iris Adriatica - Wake-up Droplets: Moisturizing serum that is light on the skin and has a refreshing effect.
• Naturallogic - Equanimity Balancing Featherweight Day Moisture: Light, non-greasy moisturiser.
• Naya - Everyday Protective Day Cream: Odourless and light moisturising cream for the day.
• Saint Iris Adriatica - Vitality Spritz: Not a moisturizer in the true sense of the word. However, I often use it as a substitute because it is lighter on the skin than a normal moisturizer and is very refreshing.

Addition:

In addition to the daily facial care you can add a face mask or peeling 1-2 times a week to your routine. This cleanses the skin additionally, but also supplies important nutrients. I myself like to use a Face Scrub, e.g. the Coffee & Cacao Face Scrub from Nini Organics, to remove dead skin cells.