Skincare is essential to everyone’s health – your skin is your body’s largest organ, so not only does healthy skin look good and keep you looking youthful for longer, it helps you stay free from diseases and infections. A good men’s skincare regime is one of the most effective tools against some of the most common skin issues men experience, including sun damage, acne, and wrinkles.

To formulate the most effective skincare regime, it’s essential to understand your skin. Similarly to blood types, we all have a unique skin type – knowing your skin type allows you to identify your skin’s particular needs and use products targeted towards these to create the best men’s skincare routine possible.

Some people are naturally blessed with skin that’s not too oily and not too dry. Normal skin is naturally balanced and produces enough sebum (oil) to maintain a good level of hydration without becoming greasy or shiny. Your normal skin should feel firm without being tight or dry, and your skin tone is typically even or clear. You may sometimes experience light acne or be developing a couple of wrinkles, however, your skin’s natural elasticity is still maintaining a youthful appearance.

This non-foaming cleanser features glycolic acid which provides light exfoliation for a more even skin tone and removes debris, excess oil, and impurities, and includes aloe vera which soothes the skin and prevents dryness.

This SPF 50 moisturiser offers a high level of protection against UVA, UVB, pollution, blue light (from devices like phones and computers), and infrared radiation. The mineral-based formula is lightweight and has a colour correcting tint which evens out skin tone.

Adding vitamin C to your skincare regime aids in maintaining your skin’s natural turnover cycle and stimulates collagen production and regeneration, which evens out skin tone, brightens skin pigmentation, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster contains 15% vitamin C, and is light and non-sticky so it can be easily worn under your moisturiser.

If your skin is easily irritated by everything from a new moisturiser or cleanser to sun exposure, it’s likely you have sensitive skin. Sensitive skin varies from person to person but can manifest as feelings of tight and uncomfortable skin, or visible redness and dryness.

This leave-on exfoliant eases discolouration using glycolic acid, an AHA which is gentler on the skin than traditional scrubs, and is free from abrasives.

Specifically designed for sensitive skin, this non-foaming cleanser has a lotion-like texture and is soap-free, fragrance-free, and non-irritating.

This lightweight botanically-based moisturiser is fragrance-free and features chamomile and aloe vera which work to soothe inflammation.

Dry, flaky, red, tight skin can be indicative of a dry skin type, which is different from a temporary issue like dehydrated skin. Dry skin types can be particularly aggravated by sun exposure, indoor heating or air conditioning, and wind, which can cause further inflammation or irritation.

This gentle fragrance-free formula uses apple amino acids to remove dirt and debris from the pores without sacrificing hydration.

This heavyweight cream nourishes and replenishes moisture levels in chronically dry, dehydrated skin.

This no-nonsense hyaluronic acid is best applied over after cleansing and toning, and before moisturiser to improve skin hydration and elasticity.

Pretty much what it sounds like, oily skin occurs when your skin produces too much sebum. Men with oily skin tend to have a visible sheen on their skin and are more prone to clogged pores, acne, and blackheads. On the flip side, those with oily skin are less prone to developing wrinkles and signs of aging than normal or dry skin.

This gentle daily cleanser removes impurities and uses lavender, ylang-ylang, and mandarin to soothe the skin.

This toner removes any dirt, oil, and residual cleanser which may be leftover after washing your face. Vitamin E brightens the skin’s complexion while a blend of mint, cucumber and witch hazel reduces redness and works to moderate oil production.

This lightweight moisturiser is specially formulated for oily skin, and hydrates skin while reducing excess oil and pore size.

Combination skin is pretty common in men and encompasses all of the above skin types, however, the most common type is dry on the cheeks and oily around the T-zone (across the forehead, down the nose, and on the chin).

This non-foaming cleanser features glycolic acid which provides light exfoliation for a more even skin tone and removes debris, excess oil, and impurities, and includes aloe vera which soothes the skin and prevents dryness.

This gel moisturiser works well on combination skin as it’s lightweight yet hydrating. Calendula soothes the skin, works to remove redness, and evens skin tone.

This 10-minute peel uses glycolic and lactic acid which exfoliate the outer levels of the skin, and salicylic acid which exfoliates inside the pores to reduce congestion (such as acne and blackheads). Over time, this peel works to reduces visible blemishes and fine lines, and evens skin texture.