Scalp/Hair: Why use a separate sunscreen
for your scalp/hair? Some of the
chemicals found in traditional spray
sunscreens can react with hair color
(especially blondes) turning it orange or
pink. Yikes! This is an important area to
remember as it's often neglected, and
especially important for the Guys who are
sans hair there.
RHRI Premium SPF30 Hair Sunscreen
Spray, for both hair and scalp protection
this spray dries quickly and doesn't leave
any white cast or greasiness.
Supergoop! Poof 100% Mineral Part
Powder SPF35 is a powder formula for
scalp specifically and great for travel
(*can leave a slight white cast on darker
hair).
For longer beach/pool days Lazartigue
Solar Protect Hair Protective water
SPF50+ nourishes and protects the hair
with a scent that's purely summer.
Sun Pills/Powders: The idea of taking a
magic pill to protect against sun damage?
While there isn't extensive data on
internal sun pills/powders claims, this is a
new market that stands to be watched. If
you decide to try one of the options out
there like CantabriaLabs Heliocare 360 or
Sunpowder make sure to still use a proven
Sun Protection method.
For the Guys
Men generally have different skin care
needs than women. That’s because their
higher testosterone levels result in
thicker, more oily skin, and they typically
sweat more than women, which
contributes to a higher tendency for acne
and clogged pores. They naturally have
more collagen than women
(approximately 25%!) which leads to a
firmer appearance of the skin. However
when the skin elasticity starts to diminish
it can be more noticable and there’s
the potential for deeper wrinkles and
more noticeable sagging, especially in
areas like the eyes. Facial hair and shaving
also create a need for specific care in
those areas. Products have to penetrate
through the hair follicles, and there is
more potential for irritation such as
ingrown hairs and razor burn from
shaving.
Now that we understand why men have
different skin care needs, let's take a look
at general men's skincare tips and the
best products for the guys in our lives.
Keep in mind that skincare is always
individual and so take into account
factors like age, skin type and lifestyle.
Face Wash + Shaving:
Kizo Labs Moisture Renewal Cleanser +
Shave does double duty as a cleanser and
moisturizing shave cream. For the most
sensitive skin Perricone MD
Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin
Therapy Ultra-Smooth Clean Shave
Cream features calming CBD to soothe
right away.