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Why Men Need a Real Skincare Routine: Stop Washing Your Face with Your Hands

Let’s talk about something most men were never taught: how to properly wash your face. This isn’t just about hygiene—it’s about self-care, presentation, and protecting your skin as you age.

The Hands Problem

First off, stop washing your face with your bare hands. Especially if you're prone to breakouts, pimples, or oily skin—your hands alone aren’t cutting it. Invest in a Mia device (or something similar). It’s 6x more effective than your hands and now costs around $50. Use it with a quality facial cleanser like Jack Black or Tiege Hanley—not that bar soap you use on your body. Your face and your body have different skin needs.

Start With the Right Cleanser

Jack Black has great options, including one that doubles as a mask. Use a dime-sized amount, target your T-zone, cheeks, and nose, and wash twice—yes, double wash. First to remove surface dirt, then again to deeply cleanse.

Exfoliate and Peel

Exfoliate every two days to remove dead skin. Every four days, use a glycolic acid peel—it helps with scars and dullness. Think of it like an at-home version of what women get at the dermatologist. It renews your skin and keeps it smooth.

Toner and Serum

After washing, use a toner—this removes anything left behind and tightens pores. Then use a protein booster serum. If you’re over 30, your skin needs the extra nutrients. This isn’t just vanity; it’s maintenance.

Moisturize—The Right WayYou need a face-specific moisturizer. Don’t use that thick body lotion. Look at the difference—it’s night and day. Use a small amount, massage it in with the pads of your fingers, and get under your neck too (no turkey neck).

Eye Cream is a Must

The skin under your eyes is the most sensitive. Use your ring finger to dab in a small amount of eye cream. This reduces puffiness and prevents premature wrinkles.

Sun Protection

Yes, even Black men need sunscreen. Use a moisturizer with at least SPF 20. Brands like Jack Black have it built in. Sun damage happens over time, and you won’t realize it until it’s too late.

Your Regimen Should Be:

1. Wash

2. Rinse

3. Wash again

4. Exfoliate (every 2 days)

5. Peel (every 4 days)

6. Toner

7. Serum

8. Moisturizer (with SPF)

9. Eye cream

All of this takes less than 15 minutes. It’s not about being “soft.” It’s about self-respect. Many of us never had fathers or mentors teach us this. That changes now.

Final Thoughts

Masculinity isn’t about being rough and rugged all the time. Taking care of yourself is masculine. It’s powerful. Stop thinking washing your face with dish soap or Tide is a flex. That’s not strength—that’s neglect. If you want to be the kind of man who turns heads, it starts with how you treat your face.

Let’s make it cool to be a well-groomed, healthy, confident man.

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