Best serum for men: face care guide

More and more men are now looking after their skin to achieve better-looking, healthier and brighter skin. Cleansing, exfoliation, cream, and although less frequently, but no less important, serum. This part of our skincare routine is indispensable to further personalise our skin care. What do we need to bear in mind when choosing a serum though? 

How to choose the ideal serum for your skin type

The first thing you need to know is what type your skin is. Oilier? Dryer? There are different types of men’s serum depending on the type of skin. 

For example, for a sensitive or slightly irritated skin, particularly when we shave often, it is best to choose serum containing Aloe Vera and vitamin B5, which soothe and calm reddening. It is important to make sure it does not contain alcohol or fragrances, as they can make irritation worse.

For dry skin, we need to find a serum that confers the hydration we need, with an oilier consistency, and rich in hyaluronic acid, which penetrates deeper down into our skin.

If, on the other hand, we have oily skin, we should choose a light serum, normally a gel, containing niacinamide. Moreover, this type of skin tends to have open pores and even acne, and therefore serum containing salicylic acid will help. This ingredient helps to deep cleanse our skin. 

For mixed skin, we should find a balanced serum containing hyaluronic acid and niacinamide (particularly for the oilier part of our face - nose and forehead).

Anti-ageing serum for men

Men’s serum also have an anti-ageing effect, since they help to reduce wrinkles, stave off imperfections and even get rid of crow's feet. The aim here is to find a formula that stimulates the collagen in our skin. In this case, using two types of serum is ideal. One for the day, containing vitamin C, which in addition to brightening our skin also helps to protect it from the sun, and another for nighttime, rich in retinol, which helps improve the texture and elasticity of our skin, reducing wrinkles and flabbiness. 

Anti-dark spot serum for men

There are many anti-dark spot serums for men’s skin, but we need to make sure we persevere. In this case, we will need serum containing ingredients that help renew skin cells, and even protect our skin from any further damage. 

Therefore, we should look for formulas containing ingredients such as Niacinamide or Vitamin B3, which both help to even out skin tone; Retinol, to speed up cell renewal; Tranexamic acid, which helps to get rid of more stubborn dark spots; Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that helps brighten our skin and protect it from the effects of the sun, and also lightens any dark spots.