Historically, most men haven’t had much of an interest in skincare. There often seems to be a belief that it makes them less ‘manly’, that it’s unnecessary, or a waste of money. But at the end of the day, skincare is like any other form of self care or grooming that you do — and it doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming.
I’m sure at some point in your day you take time to have a shower, shave or groom your facial hair, brush your teeth, and chuck on some deodorant. Adding in a little skincare to this routine is easy, and it will make a difference to the look, feel, and health of your face. At the end of the day, breakouts, congestion, dryness and irritation don’t discriminate. You might be a man, but I’d bet money that you’re dealing with, or have dealt with, at least one skin-related issue.
It’s easy to write off the idea as frivolous or vain, but it’s not just about how you look. Looking after your skin is looking after your health. In particular, daily SPF use is crucial to caring for and protecting your skin. Particularly in Australia, where we have some of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world, we need to protect our skin from the damage it can cause. Premature ageing from sun damage is one thing, but reducing your risk of skin cancer is another. If you do nothing else, at least start incorporating an SPF into your daily routine.
Once you’ve done that, it’ll be easy to add a moisturiser, cleanser, and a few other basics. Go on — you know you can. At CCG, we’ve even made it easy for you; in this article, we’ll list Australia’s best men’s skin products and brands.
The Best Men’s Skincare Products:
Bro-To Skincare
If you don’t know where to start, are looking for all-rounder products, or just want no-fuss, uncomplicated skincare, then look no further than Bro-To. I don’t doubt that at some point in your life you’ve used some kind of 27-in-one concoction that claimed to serve all your hygiene needs —Bro-To doesn’t quite do that (for good reason), but it does sell a good two-in-one hair and body wash, appropriately named Twofer.
Bro-To also stocks an everyday SPF, a face and beard oil, and a bunch of other products that’ll have you feeling fresh in no time. If you’re ready to commit to a routine, try the Bro-To The Full Face set, which includes its cleanser, oil, moisturiser, SPF, and a handy toiletry bag to keep it all in. It’s got all your basics covered.
The Best Men’s Organic Skincare Products:
The Aussie Man
An Australian-owned, 100% organic, vegan, and cruelty free company — The Aussie Man has got you covered if you shop with these values front-of-mind. Founder Dave embarked upon creating his own skincare brand when he realised his “skin was showing the signs” of ageing and he wanted to do something about it, but couldn’t find products that aligned with his values. He started The Aussie Man with the goal to create effective, natural anti-ageing skincare.
The Aussie Man’s website makes finding the right products easy by separating skin concerns into clickable links that take you right to the products that tackle them. You can shop by anti-ageing, anti-redness, and anti-breakout, or you can choose to browse the whole range and decide for yourself.
The brand’s products include an eye cream, cleanser, clay mask, moisturiser, and more, and the best-selling products can be bought in bundles so you get the best bang for your buck.
