Skincare

Anyone got tips for a skincare routine for a guy. Mid-30’s, normal skin (I assume)just need a normal reliable routine. Currently using Aesop cleanser, toner and light moisturiser.

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as many folks have suggested, spf is probably THE most important part of any routine and is the easiest way to reduce skin aging. 

I personally wouldn’t recommend retinol as imo it’s more for advanced use. 

I would recommend another hydration step (essence or serum), in between your toner and moisturiser.

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Thanks so much for the tips. Any particular extra hydration products you would recommend?

my holy grail is this - my wife doesn’t like skincare but she uses this everyday as she loves it! amazing for hydration and also reducing hyperpigmentation 

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Ok wow! I’ll give it a go. And so it goes on after toner but before moisturiser?

yes that’s right! The easiest way to remember the order to use your hydration products (essence, serum, moisturiser) in order from least to most thick.

- start once per week, once you are comfy with  that and not experiencing any additional dryness, you can increase to twice per week (this might take a month or two, slower is better)

- ONLY use it if you’re also doing daily sunscreen otherwise your skin will be more sensitive and you’ll cause more harm than good

Ok this is very good to know! I think I did buy some retinol product from the ordinary (the weakest one they do) is there anything I should watch out for if I use it?