The Lo Down: Healthy, handsome skin

With more and more men acknowledging the importance of skincare and beauty routines, here are my tips for healthy, handsome skin.

A daily skincare regimen is just as important for men as it is women and should be quick and easy to follow. Even if you’re not keen for hydrating masks or monthly facials, there are three steps that should make up your routine every morning and evening.

Step 1: Cleanse
If you can’t find the time to do anything else – at least wash your face. Clean your face to remove dirt and oil but avoid using your body soap. This can be damaging to your skin.

Step 2: Exfoliate
Use a gentle exfoliator to remove dead skin that can clog pores and lead to breakouts. An exfoliator is also great for softening beard hair making shaving easier.

Step 3: Moisturise
This is an important final step to lock in moisture, soothe dryness, and hydrate the skin. Ensure that your moisturiser has an SPF.

Once you’ve mastered these steps, add in a focus on your eyes and lips. As we age, both start to lose collagen – responsible for firm skin – so a specialised eye cream and lip balm can help protect these areas.

What the male celebs say

Jonathan Boynton-Lee
Top Billing presenter, Strictly Come Dancing contestant

“Looking after my skin is important, especially with how often I travel.”

Favorite Fragrance: Azzaro Pour Homme
Favourite face wash: Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
Favourite moisturiser: Dermalogica SPF30
Favourite beauty brand: Dermalogica
Favourite product: Dermalogica’s Hydrating Mask

Anthony Oseyemi
TV and film actor, singer

“I like products that are simple, practical, and easy to use.”

Favorite Fragrance: Jean Paul Gautier
Favourite face wash: Eucerin DermatoCLEAN
Favourite moisturiser: E45
Favourite beauty brand: E45
Favourite product: L’Oreal Expert Hydra X Moisture Booster

Photo credit: Maxim

Siv Ngesi
Expresso presenter, actor

“I’m adventurous with the products I use – I love to mix and match.”

Favorite Fragrance: Comme des Garcons and The Body Shop’s range
Favourite face wash: Nivea face scrub with Dermalogica face wash
Favourite moisturiser: Dermalogica SPF30
Favourite beauty brand: Dermalogica
Favourite product: Nivea face scrub

Danny K
Singer, songwriter

“As a new dad, I have even less time for myself so I need a routine that is quick!”

Favorite Fragrance: Comme des Garcons
Favourite face wash: Clarins Active Men Face Wash
Favourite moisturiser: Clarins Men Moisture Balm
Favourite beauty brand: Clarins and Dermalogica
Favourite product: Clarins After-Shave Soother

Leigh is a beauty and lifestyle blogger. Follow her on twitter @Le1ghLo or on her blog www.Le1ghLo.com.