Today we’re going over some of Lauryn’s favorite beauty hacks, but for men.
One of the most common misconceptions is that men don’t care about things like skincare, hair care, good grooming, & so on.
Well they do.
Beauty is NOT exclusive to women & there are tons of men out there who are also on the hunt for the best hacks and products to make things like skincare & grooming easier.
If you’ve been following TSC for a while you know that we love a good hack, the more affordable the better, and especially when it comes to all things beauty and self-care. And if it’s a grooming hack for men, all the better.
And ok, ok…not everyone has a lot of time to spend in front of the mirror every morning, especially if you like sleeping in. But, there are tons of quick and easy beauty tips out there that can be applied to men that will up their beauty game.
So, let’s talk about some affordable, easy, and quick beauty hacks that every man should know. And just in case, we’ve also included some awesome gift ideas too.
12 Beauty Hacks For Men
Exfoliate in the shower
Dry brushing is one of the best way to get all that dead, dry skin off. Exfoliation will help you remove excess oil, dirt, grime, & dead skin and make your skin so much brighter & softer.
Exfoliation can also stimulate your nerves, increase blood flow, & reduce dark spots, razor burn, razor bumps, & ingrown hairs. Plus, exfoliating your face before shaving makes for SUCH a better, softer, & smoother shave.
Our favorite way to exfoliate the body is with The Skinny Confidential Butter Brush. The natural, intense bristles are so stimulating and not only do they slough off dead skin cells, but they’ll give you a burst of energy. You’ll be hooked.
Here’s what you do: Before getting in the shower, grab your dry brush and use quick, short strokes starting at your feet and moving toward your heart. As a general rule you want to brush UP below the heart, and down above the heart. It only takes a couple minutes then continue with your bathing routine.
Shave AFTER you shower
Guys – always shave AFTER you shower.
The warm water & steam from your shower will soften your facial hairs and make for a MUCH better shaving experience. Shaving after you shower gives you time to wash your face & helps prevent razor bumps, razor burn, and dry skin.
Use a good razor
Make sure you’re shaving with a good razor. This can make such a difference when it comes to getting that perfect, clean shave.
Michael loves the Beard Hedger from Manscaped. Be sure to check out these tips for shaving your balls, too. LOL.
Always use shaving cream
This goes for the face and the balls. Using shaving cream has so many benefits, especially if you have sensitive skin. It can help reduce nicks & cuts and prevent dry skin, ingrown hairs, razor burn, and razor bumps.
It’s also important to use a quality product. We recommend using Crop Gel by Manscaped or The Skinny Confidential Shaving Cream. It’s so gentle and good for the skin, ANYONE can use it ANYWHERE.
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize
Moisturization is SO important for smooth and sexy skin.
Coconut oil is one of the best moisturizers for dry skin & it will leave your skin literally glowing. Plus, coconut is so soothing after shaving and can even be used to revitalize dry and damaged hair. After each shower AND each shave, apply a thin layer of coconut oil all over the body.
Coconut oil is also an amazing & completely natural lube.
Use quality hair products
Using cheap, low-quality hair products almost always does more damage to your hair than good. You do not want to be seen with dry, flaky, and dandruff-ridden hair. Not a cute look guys.
Just remember to always use high-quality products on your hair. It’s worth it.
Try a scalp mask or the Everything Bar from Toups and Co (use code SKINNY for 15% off).
Get into Skincare
Yes, it’s true. Lauryn has successfully manipulated Michael into skincare and now he can’t live without it. The key for men and skincare is to keep it simple. We don’t want to overwhelm, and there’s really no need to come at it with 100 products. Here is what Michael has been using over the last year:
Hydrating B5 Gel which is great for men because it keeps your skin hydrated but doesn’t feel like a moisturizer. Also, CE Ferulic, Phyto Corrective Gel and at night he uses Triple Lipid cream and HA Intensifier.
Brush your lips
For smooth, sexy, & totally kissable lips, start exfoliating them today. Exfoliating your lips helps to remove all the gross dead skin and gives you plump, kissable lips. Sound too girly for you men? Too bad, women don’t want to kiss rough, peeling lips.
This hack is so easy because it’s as simple as brushing your lips in the morning when you brush your teeth. Take your toothbrush (a different one than your dedicated one for teeth) & exfoliate your lips by brushing your lips in small circular motions for 45-60 seconds. You can repeat this 3-4 times/week.
After exfoliating your lips, always be sure to moisturize with a plain lip balm. Guys might like the original Burt’s Bees one because it’s minty and fresh.
Scrape your tongue
Did you guys know that bacteria can build up on your tongue and cause some seriously gross side effects? Side effects like bad breath, yellow teeth, reduced oral health, and oh, BACTERIA IN YOUR MOUTH. No thanks. Can you even imagine kissing someone with a cauliflower tongue, as Lauryn says? Yuck.
Scraping your tongue can improve your oral health so much that it can even improve your immune system. If you aren’t convinced read this post Lauryn wrote years ago and listen to this HIM & HER Show episode with Dr. Saleh.
You’ll be ordering a stainless steel tongue scraper asap.
Heal up those rough & cracked feet
Guys – you have to take care of your feet.
Dry and cracked feet are SUCH a turnoff. Nobody wants to cuddle up next to some scratchy feet.
If you struggle with gross, hard, & cracked feet, you totally need some Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair in your life. This product is great to use after those long, hard days and it works. You can see the and feel the difference almost immediately.
Reduce puffiness with ice
If you’re ever in need of a little hangover hack, or just a normal everyday ‘I wake up puffy’ hack, we’ve got you covered.
For those mornings when you wake up super swollen and puffy-faced with dark circles around your eyes, this beauty hack will change your life. And this simple hack is ice.
You can use an ice cube to reduce swelling in your face, even out your complexion, and reduce dark circles under the eyes. Just grab an ice cube and massage it into your face starting with the forehead & working down from there.
You can also use special rolling tools like our award-winning ice roller. Guys, if a girl sees this pink roller in your fridge or freezer she’ll be head over heels.
Eat your superfoods
You are what you eat and the things that you put into your body can have a HUGE effect on your hair, skin, energy-levels, and overall beauty.
Eat these superfoods to promote flawless skin, higher energy-levels, & better digestion & regularity:
+ Cucumbers
+ Watermelon
+ Avocado
+ Walnuts
+ Sweet Potatoes
+ Green Tea
Beauty hacks your man needed to know yesterday.
We hope you enjoyed this roundup of men’s beauty hacks.
Whether you’re reading for yourself or for the men in your life, these are some of the simplest and easiest hacks that can make a huge difference in your self-care routine.
And if you’re really having to pull teeth to get your man into beauty/skincare, we got you. Lauryn dedicated a whole chapter to manipulating your man into skincare in her latest book GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE SUN.
Be sure to let us know if you have any questions or additional beauty hacks for men below. Chat soon.
x, The Skinny Confidential Team
+ If you love fashion, check out How to Style Men’s Clothes for Women.
++ Hear why men should shave their pubes from Justin Anderson.
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