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Men’s Effective Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

 

Does your skin look rough and flaky? Does it feel dry, itchy or rough?

 

Dry skin lacks moisture and lipids – i.e. fats. It’s therefore less elastic, tight and tends to itch. It may also react to environmental influences and become more irritated. It is important to follow a men skincare and grooming routine to care for dry skin.

 

With the NIVEA MEN PROTECT & CARE range, you can help restore your skin’s moisture and strengthen its protective barriers. Consistent care will prevent roughness and irritation in the skin.

5 Common Causes of Dry Skin in Men

5 COMMON CAUSES OF DRY SKIN

You may be experiencing dry skin if you have flakiness, tight feeling or irritation. Incorporating skin care for dry skin will help, although it’s important to first find out what the cause may be: 

  • Genetics: Dry skin can be inherited. Depending on your genetics, your sebum production and moisture regulation may be disrupted which causes dry skin.

  • External Influences: Cold, heat, wind and dry heated air removes moisture and attacks natural protective barriers of the skin. 
  • Hot showers: High water temperatures can strip moisture from the skin. So make sure your showers aren’t too hot!
  • Stress: Stress and mental strain affects our hormones, which can upset our body’s moisture balance and oil production.
  • Unbalanced diet: Depriving your skin from nutrients needed for barrier protection and hydrating can cause dry skin. A lack of drinking water may limit the moisture in your skin and cause it to dry out.

Tips for Treating Dry Skin in Men

Now that you may know the cause of your dry skin. How do we treat it? 

1 - Develop a face care routine for dry skin: Your skin likes routine. Care for your skin on a daily basis with hydrating cleansing, shaving and moisturising products.

2 - Choose a cleanser: That not only cleanses but also hydrates your skin with nourishing oils and ingredients. 

3 - Take warm (not hot!) showers: Showering frequently or bathing in water that is too hot damages your skin's protective film.

4 - Hydrate your skin: Keep it nourished to strengthen your skin’s natural barriers and protect it against irritation.

5 - Protect your skin from the sun: Use a moisturiser with SPF to protect your skin from UV radiation.

6 - Eat healthy and drink lots of water: 8 glasses of still water every day is the recommended intake.

7 - Use a night and a day cream:

How does a night cream help dry male skin? A night cream ensures your skin absorbs maximum hydration while you sleep. Their richer formulas will help aid the skin's natural repair process overnight. Try our Sensitive Skin & Stubble Moisturiser.

How does a day cream help a man’s dry skin? A day cream creates a protective barrier by providing hydration while you go about your day. It works by shielding the skin from environmental aggressors, while potentially offering SPF. Try our Sensitive Face Moisturiser SPF15.

TIPS FOR TREATING DRY SKIN

Why Men Need a Dedicated Dry Skin Care Routine

Dry skin needs special care, even for men.  A face care routine for men ensures the skin is getting the tailored care it deserves. Tailoring your routine for dry skin will address common issues of dryness and irritation.

Men’s skin can have its own set of challenges including:

  • Daily impact from shaving
  • Sweat and oil often due to an active lifestyle
  • Naturally thicker skin
  • Produces more sebum than most women’s skin

Therefore, it’s important to use dedicated skin products for men with a customised routine. A routine dedicated for dry skin will help hydrate, protect and restore the skins barrier.

Skincare Ingredients that Care Dry Skin

Wind, rain, sun and changing temperatures can be a challenge to your skin. That’s why it needs optimal protection and care. The formula with Vitamin E & Aloe Vera cares for your skin and protects it from external influences causing dryness. 

OIL

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is considered a miracle ingredient by many. With a massive list of benefits, it is particularly beneficial in the nourishment and development of healthy hair and skin. Beyond helping to moisturise, the high concentration of antioxidants found in Vitamin E helps heal wounds, scars, and sunburns. It also has anti-aging properties proven to smooth wrinkles and fine lines.

 
ALOE VERA

ALOE VERA

Beyond its legendary reputation in treating sunburns, Aloe is also quite effective in treating just about every skin condition known to man. Containing a laundry list of antioxidants like beta-carotene, Vitamins C and E, Aloe improves the natural firmness of your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid is an excellent ingredient for hydrating the skin. Due to its humectant properties, it attracts and binds moisture to the skin. Try our Hyaluron Face Moisturising Cream.

Chamomile

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Chamomile is a great ingredient when soothing the skin. It can help calm irritation by promoting a healthy, hydrated skin barrier. Try our Sensitive Skin & Stubble Gel.

YOUR DAILY SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR DRY SKIN

To maintain nourished and healthy looking skin, make the NIVEA MEN PROTECT & CARE range part of your daily routine.

CLEANSE

1. CLEANSE

Begin your regime with a face cleanser to clean your skin. Unclog your pores 2-3 times a week with an exfoliator. Shop our cleansers here.

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2. SHAVE

Protect your skin from nicks and cuts and support its natural barrier. Shop our shaving range here.

3. AFTER SHAVE

Get instant hydration and protection from external influences such as changing temperatures, wind and rain. Shop our after-shave range here.

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4. MOISTURISE

Finish your regime with a NIVEA MEN moisturiser.

NIVEA Men Protect & Care for Dry Skin

Remember our tips and build your routine which cares for your skin. 

Men’s Dry Skin Care FAQs

1. What to eat to avoid dry skin?

To avoid symptoms of dry skin, try incorporating foods with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and always drink plenty of water. 

2. What to do to avoid dry skin?

Tailor your skincare routine to include hydrating products which won’t strip your skins natural barrier. Avoid very hot showers, drink plenty of water and avoid any harsh actives on your skin. Follow our tips above for more information. 

3. What ingredients to avoid for dry skin?

It’s best to avoid any harsh ingredients which may strip the skins natural barrier. This includes any products with alcohol, artificial fragrances, sulphates and a high percentage of acids like salicylic acid. 

4. How can men treat dry face skin?

Prioritise a skin care routine with natural and gentle ingredients. This includes shaving gels and after shave which nature the skin and prioritise hydration. 

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