Skincare for Bros
Yes, bro you need skincare too! Skin is skin and regardless of your pronoun, a routine to clean, protect and hydrate the skin is essential for skin health. If you’ve been putting off the basic routine that your skin deserves because you think it’s only reserved for chicks, let me hit you with some knowledge.
The skin is the body’s largest organ and serves as its first line of defence against environmental stress and it’s entitled to some form of care to maintain optimal health. Most dudes tend to have thicker and oilier skin than women, and oil production can start working in overdrive throughout puberty. Balancing oily skin and preventing breakouts won’t happen with a splash of water and if you wear SPF (which you should be every day!), you’ll need something stronger than H2O to wash it off.
Young Men also begin to develop facial hair throughout their late teens and shaving can come with its own list of side effects such as ingrown hairs, razor bumps and irritation. With the additional challenge of hair growth on the face, it’s important to introduce a daily skincare routine to exfoliate, balance and hydrate the skin.
Before you start freaking out with thoughts of “this all sounds too hard”… let’s breakdown the basics because skincare really doesn’t need to be complicated for teenage boys. Cleansing at night to remove SPF and excess oil will prevent oil build up and blocked pores. Exfoliating a few times per week will remove dead skin build up to keep skin smooth and clear. Finishing with a moisturiser will keep skin balanced and help to protect from daily environmental stress. And let’s not forget the most important step – SPF every morning.
Still feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry, we’ve got you bro. Read on to see our must have skincare products for boys – from teens to young men. (No pretty pink packaging to be seen here!)
SKINCARE FOR TWEEN BOYS
We've taken the guess work out of choosing your mini man’s first skin care products to prevent congestion, remove SPF and start setting some solid skincare habits.
Sometimes simple is best. SKINtween's everyday essentials set is formulated with clean, nourishing ingredients and free from harsh active ingredients, fragrance and essential oils. Infused with lightweight super hydrators and soothing sidekicks you’ll enjoy clean and hydrated skin minus the irritation and greasy residue.
This set contains:
🫧 Frank Body Everyday Hydrating Face Wash will wash away daily dirt and makeup without upsetting your barrier. Enjoy a deep cleanse while topping up thirsty skin with hyaluronic acid and soothing aloe.
💧Frank Body Everyday Hydrating Gel Moisturiser is a two-in-one serum and moisturiser that offers lightweight hydration to balance and protect the skin’s barrier every day. This everyday essential keeps moisture levels in check without the greasy residue, providing just the right amount of hydration for pre-teen and teen skin.
CLEANSERS FOR DUDES
SKINtween Bro Basics Skincare Set
Daily Skincare is a breeze for teen boys when our Bro Basics Skincare Set is sitting on their bathroom bench. This simple 2 step routine morning and night will keep skin clear, balanced and hydrated.
Containing LAMAV's Award Winning Sweet Orange Balancing Cleanser, this refreshing gel cleanser is packed with fruit derived AHA’s to deeply cleanse the skin while encouraging cellular turnover to prevent breakouts. The addition of Desert Lime and Mountain Pepper Leaf deliver a hit of antioxidants to support skin healing and reduce inflammation while Aloe Vera Leaf Juice calms and soothes inflamed, irritated skin.
BIOBOD Calming Balance Cleanse Bar
Nothing says boy skincare like a bar of soap. But, this isn’t soap! Biobod’s cleansing bar may seem basic, but it packs a punch when it comes to benefits. Hypoallergenic, fragrance free, pH balanced and microbiome friendly, all skin types can benefit from its natural and calming ingredients. It’s also fuss free, easy to use, environmentally friendly and suitable for use on the face and body. Place it next to the sink to encourage daily cleansing (particularly at night!) Find this daily must-have in our Team Sensitive Skincare Set!
Lust Minerals Superfood Gel Cleanser
Deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation and rich in antioxidants, this cleanser is a daily skincare must have for males. The addition of Lactic Acid encourages cellular turnover to remove dead skin and prevent blocked pores, making it an ideal choice for oily skin. You’ll also get skin brightening and antioxidant protection thanks to Vitamin C and Kakadu Plum (not that you care, but trust us – your skin will love it!)
The black and white packaging is visually ideal for boys, but what’s inside the packaging is really impressive. Mukti’s certified organic purifying gel cleanser is packed full of antioxidants and calming, anti-inflammatory ingredients to calm breakouts and hormonal acne while balancing and smoothing combination and oily skin.
HEY BUD Daily Hemp Gel Cleanser
This one is specifically for the oily and acne prone skin types. Containing salicylic acid for a daily dose of deep pore cleaning along with hemp seed oil to balance and brighten the skin.
MOISTURISERS FOR MINI MEN
Frank Body Everyday Hydrating Gel Moisturiser
Minimal Ingredients - Check! Zero Fragrance - Check! Neutral Packaging - Check! This basic and lightweight hydrator is perfect for tween boys to balance and protect their skin every day. Delivering just enough hydration, minus the heaviness. Find it in our Everyday Essentials Skincare Set.
Mattifying is where it’s at for men, and this moisturiser manages to deliver on hydration without the greasy residue. LAMAV’s Skin Balancing Fluid is a lightweight, mattifying fluid that reduces shine and is packed full of brightening, antioxidant rich ingredients. Reach for our Balance & Glow Duo and get the benefits of an organic cleanser and moisturiser in one set 🙌🏼
This antioxidant rich moisturiser is lightweight and refreshing to soothe and balance oily, blemish prone skin. Not that you care – but it also contains a heap of bio-active goodness to benefit skin health.
Lust Minerals Probiotic Moisturiser
This blue tub of goodness is a real multitasker. Designed to hydrate while combatting acne by reducing bacteria growth and reducing inflammation.
EXFOLIANTS FOR TEEN BOYS
With biodegradable cellulose beads and fruit AHAs, this exfoliator buffs away dry, textured skin & removes deep congestion without the irritation thanks to the addition of hemp seed oil.
A powerful 2-in-1 exfoliator that stimulates cell turnover by breaking down flaky skin with fruit derived AHAs, while fine bamboo particles gently buff away dead skin, leaving skin smooth and clear.
Lust Minerals AHA Exfoliating Lotion
If buffing isn’t your go, try this AHA lotion. It breaks down dead skin, removing and preventing congestion without the need to “buff” the skin. Designed to be left on overnight, it’s best to introduce slowly by leaving it to sit for an hour or two and building your way up to overnight use. Ideal for lazy bros who want to set and forget (just don’t forget to patch test and build up the time left on the skin gradually to avoid irritation)
MINERAL SPF
Little Urchin Natural Zinc Stick Clear SPF 50+
Fuss free application, applies clear and provides SPF 50+ with 4 hours of water resistance… what’s not to love! This natural, vegan formula is ideal for the school bag or beach bag and is also reef and ocean safe, making it an environmentally friendly favourite for the whole family!
Ethical Zinc Natural Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50+
Another reef friendly, natural mineral favourite that provides 4 hours of water resistant physical protection with natural Zinc Oxide that applies clear.
