Written by OSEA Staff | Published September 16, 2024
Everyone deserves healthy, glowing skin, but many people struggle to find the perfect skincare routine. Men, in particular, may struggle with skin concerns such as dryness, wrinkles, and dullness. Shaving can further exacerbate these issues, as razors can damage the skin barrier and lead to developing rough patches and dryness.
Just like moms enjoy a self-care routine, dads can also benefit from a little TLC. Taking the kids to school events, out for an ice cream or even spending a day with friends under the sun can take a toll on the skin. From dull complexions to managing combination skin, it’s important for dads to establish a skincare ritual that best works for them.
Many men often have similar skin concerns as women, such as premature aging, but aren’t sure where to start addressing them. Below, check out our skincare routine that can help the guys in your life address concerns for fresh, healthy skin.
Skincare
Listen, we get it: Skincare can be complicated, especially for someone who may not know what type of skin they have or what ingredients to look for in skincare products. A multi-step routine can feel overwhelming, especially if the dad in your life doesn’t have an established skincare ritual.
However, daily skincare doesn’t have to be complicated. The first step is learning skin types to choose products that work well with particular concerns.
Skin can be normal, oily, dry, or combination, meaning it’s dry in some spots and normal or oily in others. Normal skin usually tolerates most skincare products without any irritation, while oily skin tends to be shinier and more acne-prone. Dry skin feels parched and may be red, flaky, and irritated in spots.
Men typically have larger pores and more active sebaceous glands than women, so oily skin is common. But using harsh products, shaving, and other habits can lead to dryness and sensitivity. In any case, a skincare routine for Dad should include cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating the skin barrier.
One great choice to gift the man in your life is our Ocean Cleansing Mudd, a deep pore clarifying cleanser that contains seaweed extracts that gently remove impurities and leave skin feeling clean and refreshed. For a multitasker, add our Seaglow Resurfacing Scrub for an efficient way to cleanse the skin and exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal fresh, glowing skin. The exfoliation and flower acids promote cell renewal, making this a great choice for anyone dealing with the early signs of aging.
Add our Atmosphere Protection® Cream to the gift list, as this formula can help keep environmental pollutants at bay and hydrates to improve the appearance of skin elasticity. Just a small amount of this lightweight cream each day can help keep skin healthy and hydrated.
Body Care
Skin is the body’s largest organ, and the face isn’t the only place that needs a little extra care. A body care routine that focuses on nourishing the skin and sealing in moisture with body balms, oils, or lotions can prevent dryness that causes discomfort.
When putting together a body care bundle for the dad in your life, add our Undaria Cleansing Body Polish. Using this exfoliating scrub two to three times a week — or as needed — in the shower can help remove dead skin cells to give skin a healthy glow. Add our Hyaluronic Body Serum, a lightweight lotion with hyaluronic acid, vegan peptides, and seaweed extracts that instantly boosts hydration by 161%.* Maintaining skin’s moisture balance can help keep it visibly firm, preserve elasticity, and reduce the signs of aging.
Simple Nighttime Routine
Nighttime is the best time to take care of skin, as it repairs itself while you sleep. If the dad in your life has long, busy days, add products in their gift bundle that specifically target issues overnight.
A simple nighttime routine for men should include cleansing, a treatment serum, and a moisturizer. Serums are concentrated solutions that deliver powerful ingredients directly to the skin to address specific concerns. Our bestselling Ocean Eyes® Age-Defying Serum and Hyaluronic Sea Serum both aim to replenish moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Don’t forget to add our Dream Night Cream as their last step to their skincare routine. This cream contains algae-derived bio-retinol, vegan collagen, and five vital hydrators to help reduce the effects of stress on skin, keeping it hydrated all night.
*Based on a third-party clinical study after 1 use.
