Natural Skincare Routine For Men: Skincare For Men With Beards

When it comes to skincare for men, we don’t play with men and their beards. A quick look around will let you know that there is no one-style-fits-all approach when it comes to the way men wear and groom their facial hair. Some like to shave it all off for that baby face, no-hair look, while others prefer a full-hair look with a thick beard. Whichever one you prefer, it is very important to care for your skin to look its best.

For great-looking skin with facial hair, it’s necessary not to irritate it by using shaving habits that promote acne or bumps from ingrown hairs. 

Preparing your skin for shaving is about proper care and prepping with products before and after the shave. It’s also about making sure that your daily routine keeps your face ready for shaving and able to fight off some of the inconveniences that come along with it.

How Important Is Skincare Routine For Men?

Everyone needs to have a skincare routine that they observe religiously, including men. To have fewer to no breakouts and shaving irritation at all, you have to practice daily healthy skincare habits.

First, you have to know the right way to clean and moisturise your skin based on your skin type. Some consider washing their face with only water. And this works for some. However, for the majority of men, the best approach is to cleanse with a natural product that is unlikely to irritate. A great cleansing product combines natural ingredients that can exfoliate your skin as well as hydrating properties that can get deep down into your pores.

A skincare routine for men that includes your cleansing routine with the right moisturiser will protect the skin from discomfort and ageing. It can give your skin a more supple look and feel. Let’s not forget the importance of sunscreen to protect the skin from the harsh elements of nature and sunlight. Too much sun can damage your skin in the long run.

Key Points About Shaving

Depending on how long you’ve had facial hair, you must know that having a shaving technique is important for protecting your skin. It may seem like shaving the hair in the opposite direction gives you a closer and longer-lasting shave. The truth is that shaving against the direction in which the hair grows can cause more irritation and ingrown hairs. Always shave in the direction that the hair is growing. This alone can prevent irritation for most men.

The quality of razors and clippers that you use also matters because good razors are easier to use and less harsh on the skin. An electric clipper is an accepted wise choice, but if that isn’t your preference, opt for a double-blade shaving stick.

In addition to knowing how to use your shaving tools, knowing how to keep them hygienic keeps you from introducing your skin to germs and bacteria that lead to breakouts. It’s not uncommon to try to cut the cost of shaving products by using the same shaving tools for long periods. Even if the shaving tools are still functional, this doesn’t mean that they are clean. Over time, bacteria will build up in these sorts of products. So investing in new shaving tools and keeping them clean will benefit your appearance in the long run.

Ingredients That Are Best For Shaving

Now that you’ve considered the proper shaving tools and daily skincare habits to prevent imperfections stemming from facial hair maintenance, it’s important to know the available ingredients. They can guard you immediately before a shave and keep your face from becoming inflamed and irritated after shaving.

Natural vegetable glycerin and hyaluronic acid, are two of the top ingredients to know about because it is a powerful attractant of moisture. Another moisture powerhouse is Vitamin E, which is known to help fade imperfections and hyperpigmentation. If ingrown hairs are a common problem, then salicylic acid is known to be helpful.

Skincare Routine For Men

Although many men believe that skincare is not necessary (we see you with your 9-in-1 cleansing products), this can not be further from the truth. Like women, men also have varying skin types and you need to care for your skin accordingly. Whether you have dry skin, acne-prone skin, teenage skin or mature skin, there are skincare routines for men that your entire skin(body) can benefit from. But for a general skincare routine for men who keep beards, here’s a routine that can be impactful:

• Step 1: Cleanser – Both in the morning and at night, you need to use a cleansing product like the Kanda Baobab soap or the Ghee soap to properly remove all of the dirt and grime from your skin and beards, it will help keep pores unclogged without stripping your skin of essential oils that it needs.
• Step 2: Toner – Yes, you need toners to balance your skin’s pH, tighten your pores, and soften your skin. The Kanda Revitalising Facial Toner was formulated to be gentle on every skin type and it is especially good as it has the necessary anti-ageing and skin rejuvenating properties that your skin needs. It also contains glycerin which draws moisture to the skin and beards, leaving it hydrated to help prevent dehydration.
• Step 3: Serum – Depending on the particular skin issues that you have (dullness, large pores, acne, etc), you might need to visit your dermatologist for some topical treatments. Most of these topical treatments come in the form of serums and this is the best time to apply them so that they have a clean base to absorb into your skin and beard.
• Step 4: Oil – Oiling is an important part of men’s skincare routine as facial oils help to moisturise the skin, keeping it fresh and clean for longer. You can use oils as a replacement for aftershave and Kanda has two great Beard & Shave Oil variants (Minty and Woodsy) for you to choose from and use at this point in your routine.
• Step 5: Moisturiser – Moisturising is a key part of every skincare routine as it helps to lock in moisture and improve hydration. The Kanda Shea Balm which contains mild, nutty, and woody scented Shea Butter has highly hydrating properties that make the balm deeply moisturising and is the best moisturising product for you. It also contains a blend of essential oils, making it full of anti-bacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that absorb well into the skin and beard, leaving them rich and healthy. The texture and ingredients of the balm won’t clog your pores, making it the best for ultra hydration that your skin and beard desperately need.
• Step 6: Eye Cream – This is optional as the Shea Body Balm can do the same thing. But because the skin around the eyes is thinner than in other areas, the thinness of the skin around your eyes could call for more hydration, especially if you are above 35 years of age. In this case, a good eye cream can help you push extra hydration to the skin around your eyes.
• Step 7: Sunscreen – If you’ve been recommended a serum, note that it could increase your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. Despite this though, the sun’s heat could dry out already dry mature skin. So, it is important to invest in protecting your skin with a broad spectrum, SPF 30 sunscreen.

More Men’s Skincare Tips

When caring for the skin, especially those with beards, it takes focus and dedication. As you can see, properly addressing these issues can do a world of good to help you maintain healthy skin and mind. If you often deal with skin that is inflamed and sensitive after shaving, then an aftershave product specially formulated for this purpose will lessen the inflammation.

For many, a close shave is more of a requirement than a personal choice and this is often due to work requirements and environmental factors. While your skin may be able to better withstand many of the elements, that doesn’t mean that it does not face its special problems. This is especially true when it comes to shaving. 

This underscores the importance of using products specifically formulated for the face and beard, as opposed to those 9-in-1 products that might over-strip moisture from the face or that are often too aggressive on sensitive facial skin. Not only will your skin benefit from these gentler natural products from Kanda, but your facial hair will be softer and less scratchy, too.