Look at any celebrity and you’ll find plenty of men who are known for their amazing skin. Even those in the twilight of their careers have kept wrinkle-free skin thanks to a healthy lifestyle and diligent skincare routine. And that’s where you come in.
The fact is, men aren’t as likely to take as much care about their appearance as women, meaning you’re at a slight disadvantage when it comes to combating age spots and wrinkles. However, this needn’t be the case if you follow our expert advice on how to combat age spots and wrinkles with skincare routines, diet, and even exercise!
Vitamin E and Aloe Vera
Both Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are known for their anti-aging properties. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can repair the damage caused by free radicals while also reducing inflammation, meaning it can help with acne and blackheads too! Aloe Vera has a high content of amino acids – proteins that are essential for healthy skin. Additionally, it’s full of minerals such as zinc, manganese and iron, which can help with blood flow and collagen production.
It’s a great idea to try and combine these two ingredients in your skincare routine, and you’ll soon see the benefits. The best way to apply these ingredients is by creating your own face mask. Simply mix the two ingredients together and apply to your face and neck for 15-20 minutes.
You can store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can use this as part of your skincare routine 1-2 times a week to keep your skin healthy and youthful. You can also find both of these ingredients in our Very Toney Anti-Aging Serum for men. We combine 14 botanical ingredients with retinol and hyaluronic acid to reduce signs of aging in men, while improving skin tone and reducing acne. Very Toney is an all natural way to enjoy younger and clearer skin.
Green Tea
Green tea is one of the most powerful ingredients out there for boosting your skincare routine. It’s been used in eastern cultures for hundreds of years, and the secret behind its anti-aging properties is the antioxidant EGCG. This ingredient can slow down the rate at which collagen breaks down and can even help with the production of new collagen.
It’s also been proven to reduce the amount of inflammation in the skin, which in turn can help with acne as well. There are several ways to incorporate green tea into your skincare routine, but for the DIY route, we recommend trying out a face mask. Simply mix green tea leaves with a spoonful of yogurt and apply to your face for 20 minutes.
We put a strong dose of green tea in our blissani Naturals vegan-friendly, cruelty-free toner. It's great for fighting acne blemishes and inflammation as well as reducing signs of aging.
Egg-White Mask
Egg-white is a very popular ingredient in skin care thanks to its content of collagen, the protein that helps with youthful and glowing skin. You can achieve great results by combining the egg white with turmeric, another ingredient that’s full of antioxidants and vitamins that will boost the health of your skin.
Egg white can be quite sticky and difficult to apply to the skin, so try adding a spoonful of apple cider vinegar to make it more liquid. Simply mix all ingredients together and apply to your face, avoiding the eyes. Leave it on for around 30 minutes and then wash off with warm water. You can also try adding some honey to the egg whites as this will help with the smell and make it even more beneficial.
Cucumber and Baking Soda
If you’re struggling with blackheads, then cucumber and baking soda will be a great addition to your skincare routine. This is a fantastic natural remedy that can help to clear your skin and reduce the amount of blackheads you have. Cucumber is a great source of vitamins A, B, C and E, all of which are essential for healthy skin.
It’s also a natural detoxifier that can help reduce the amount of acne you have and clear your skin. Baking soda, on the other hand, is known as an alpha hydroxy acid, which can help with exfoliation and removing dead skin cells. Baking soda is a very harsh scrub, so you’ll need to be careful when using it.
Simply mix the two ingredients together until they become a paste and apply to your face, avoiding the eyes. Leave the paste on your skin for 10-15 minutes and then wash off with warm water. Combine these two ingredients to create a homemade scrub that will not only help with blackheads but also aid your skincare routine as a whole.
Turmeric Face Pack
Turmeric is a powerful ingredient that is packed full of vitamins and antioxidants important for anti-aging. It’s a great addition to your skincare routine, as it can aid with the regeneration of new skin cells and can help with acne too.
It’s known as a natural skin brightener that can reduce the appearance of dark spots and age spots. It’s also a great anti-inflammatory that can reduce the amount of inflammation in the skin and can help with oily skin too.
There are many ways you can incorporate turmeric into your skincare routine. You can try out a face pack, a face mask, or even a scrub. For a simple turmeric face pack, mix 1 spoonful of turmeric with 1 spoonful of yogurt and 1 spoonful of honey. The turmeric will give your skin a golden glow while the yogurt will hydrate and nourish your skin.
Conclusion
Men’s skincare often gets overlooked thanks to the stigma surrounding it, but it’s just as important as women’s skincare. You can achieve glowing and youthful skin with a few simple ingredients, and they can be added to your skincare routine with ease. We include many of them in our cruelty-free, vegan skincare line at blissani.
Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are perfect for repairing damage and boosting collagen production, while green tea can help with the production of collagen and exfoliation. Egg-white is great for helping with blackheads, while baking soda and turmeric are perfect for anti-aging.
