It’s a given that when it comes to skincare, for most men, soap and water is enough for them. They do not bother with creams or serums, which explains why they are in and out of the bathroom in less than five minutes. If they were to go anywhere near any cream, it would be for their palms (not sure why). But on the other hand, they want to maintain a clear, flawless and youthful skin, but without the hassle we ladies go through. With this in mind, QNET decided to design a great skincare range, just for men, which can fit into their lifestyle, making sure they can have beautiful skin and still stick to their 10 minutes or less bathroom routine.

The two new products, DEFY Dirt Fighter, a cleanser, which mildly exfoliates and acts as a shaving foam; and the DEFY Youth Tonic, a wrinkle-reducing serum, an anti-ageing serum, a moisturizer and after shave all rolled into one, are targeted at men who want to keep their skincare routine in check, and still make it to their early morning meeting.
Since men’s skin ages slower than women (if they don’t face hair loss at a younger age for which they can have hair transplantation), which means very few wrinkles appear before they reach 35 years (although I know a 50-year-old who doesn’t have any wrinkles; maybe he uses Brotox). But before you can finish saying avocado, signs of fatigue and dull skin become an everyday norm, which in turn take a toll on the skin, especially if you have a hectic lifestyle. So, in short, once you’ve hit your thirties, your mission should be to prevent the signs of aging! Sunny Shaper, an international personal care expert, shares with us some key tips, for men to have a fresh and clear complexion.

Always keep your skin hydrated. Drink up to 3 – 4 litres of water a day (considering its summer and the temperatures are soaring). Better yet add a little fun by adding fruits like fresh strawberries and limes to your water and enjoy the detoxing power of infused water. Better yet, you can try coconut water which has a lot of benefits to your skincare routine.
Keep your skin clean. In the morning and at night, use DEFY Dirt Fighter cleanser, which eliminates all disgusting gunk from your face. Powered by NVIRO-P, it shields your face from harsh environmental factors making you feel like a real man. You can also use this instead of your usual shaving cream.
Since skin is thinner and loses firmness by the age of 40, fight against time and start now with the DEFY Youth Tonic, a wrinkle-reducing serum which acts as your Anti-Aging Daily Moisturizer and after shave cream. Squirt a small dollop of it on to your hands and rub them together. Apply the moisturizer to your face while focusing on the contours of your eyes and mouth. You will see wrinkles will be smoothed out and skin will appear firmer.
Eat healthy and balance your diet with nutritional supplements that help your body perform at its best. Take advantage of the LifeQode health supplements to strengthen your immune system and take care of your inner health, which will show on the outside, with glowing skin. Take up the 10,000 steps challenge and a bit of activity into your day to day routine. Walk to the grocery store instead of taking the car, and climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator.
Wean yourself off from too much alcohol and cigarettes. While you’re at it, check your caffeine consumption as well. Get some quality sleep in. Don’t just look at your phone till you feel sleepy. Be mindful and make a concentrated effort to stop looking at black screens, meditate for 10 minutes or read a book instead. Getting sufficient rest shows on your skin – check out these benefits of sleep.