Simple, Effective Skincare for Men

Welcome to summer -- can you believe it?!

In this month’s founder’s letter, I’d love to chat about the importance of prudent skincare routines for men and women alike as we greet warmer days filled with sun and fun. Whether you are a guy who’s a newbie to skin care or a dedicated authority, I’m here to simplify your skincare routine!

SUNSCREEN

If you are just dipping into the skin care pool, the first and most critically important step to protecting your skin and preventing prematurely aging is to wear sunscreen.

It isn’t just about looking younger and having less wrinkles, (which sunscreen will definitely help!), it is about the ever-increasing concerns of skin cancer, specifically Melanoma.  According to the Melanoma Research Alliance, the projections of new cases for 2025 are expected to be more than 100,000 cases, an increase of 1.7% over the previous year. Of this increase 60% are anticipated to be men --  and in severe cases, the MRA reports twice as many men die from Melanoma than women.

So prevention is key. Wear sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or greater, wear lightweight UV protective gear and limit your sun exposure between the hours of 10 AM - 4 PM when the UVB rays are the strongest.

SERUMS

After sun protection, prioritize nurturing your skin with nutrients, peptides and other active ingredients to help slow the aging process.  There are thousands of serums in the market -- so how do you determine which is best for you?  The key is to start with your objective. Do you have any issues with rosacea (red or blotchy patches), acne, melasma, or are you simply looking for more radiant facial skin?  When answering this question you may have more than one concern, which is why the best serums in the market are multifunctional. You may pay more for the product up front, but in the long run it's much more effective and affordable than buying a separate product for every concern. Create a list of your concerns with the greatest concern first and go from there.

HYDRATION

Topical hydration is very important and helpful but let's make it even simpler:  Drink water!

The recommended daily water intake is 125 ounces for men (3.7 liters) and 91 ounces for Women (2.7 liters). Our skin is our largest organ and is composed of 64% water.  But that’s only the scratching the surface:  our lungs are 83% water, muscles and kidneys are 79% and our brains and hearts are 73% water. To put it simply, water nurtures every ounce of us!

Water also plays a significant role in regulating temperature, transporting nutrients and eliminating waste.  If you want effective, affordable skin care along with whole-health improvement, drink more water.

ROUTINE

Guys, skin care doesn’t need to be complicated! Use this simple five-step method morning and night (skipping sunscreen at nighttime) for an effective skin care routine:

1.     Cleanse or exfoliate. Use a facial cleanser  that doesn’t irritate or tighten the skin after use. One of our favorites is the Stemulation’s Gentle Gel Foaming Cleanser. Exchange your cleanser for an exfoliating cleanser, like our Nitty Gritty Face and Body Polish, to remove dry, dead skin cells 2-3x a week.

2.     Tone. A pH balancing toner like our AHA Balancing Toner removes impurities and preps the skin for your serum of choice.

3.      Apply serum(s). Apply your serums from thinnest to thickest in viscosity so each can be properly absorbed by the skin. Stemulation’s Liquid Gold Serum is your nutrition for the skin; it provides nutrients, peptides, bio-identical stem cell growth factors and antioxidants to support cell structure and density of the skin.

4.    Moisturize. A lightweight moisturizer locks in serums and their potent ingredients into your skin. Stemulation’s Drench Daily Hydration provides long-lasting moisture while improving the appearance of wrinkles.

5.   Apply Sunscreen. Use a facial sunscreen SPF 30 or higher all over, including your ears, to help prevent skin cancer and harmful damage to skin.

I hope these tips help you to navigate the world of skin care. Our goal at Stemulation is to help you achieve vibrant, healthy skin for women and men of all ages!

Beauty and Blessings,

Laurie

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