Skin Care Tips
5 Ways to Reverse Signs of Aging Around the Eyes
The skin around your eyes is the thinnest, and most delicate skin on your body at only 1/9th the thickness or the rest of your skin. This makes it more prone to damage and signs of aging. In fact, the skin around your eyes is usually the first place people show signs of aging with puffy eyes, fine lines under eyes, wrinkles around eyes, and dark circles. There are special types of anti-aging serums and moisturizers as well as natural remedies to help fight these early signs and prevent more external damage. Use these five under eye wrinkle treatment tips to reverse the signs of aging causing wrinkles around eyes.
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Is my Skin Dry or Dehydrated? The Difference and how to Fix it
Unlike having dry or oily skin that is determined almost entirely on genetics, dehydrated skin is a condition that is dependent on lifestyle choices, environment, and a bit on genetics, too, and can be alleviated or reversed. We'll walk you through how to determine if your skin is dehydrated, how to fix it, and which skincare products are best to help.
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What are the best Hyaluronic Acid products on the market?
What are the best Hyaluronic Acid products on the market? Purchasing an HA can be overwhelming, so we've done the leg work for you. Below is a review of the best of the best when it comes to Hyaluronic Acid. You're welcome.
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What exactly is Hyaluronic Acid? - Skincare Basics
What is hyaluronic acid, and how can it help your skin? This article gives a thorough overview of this powerful, thirsty molecule, and explains how to incorporate it into your skincare routine.
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Pregnancy Safe Skin Care
When it comes to skin care during pregnancy, I typically live by the motto “when in doubt, go without”. During my pregnancies and nursing, I felt that if the safety of a product or ingredient was debatable or iffy, it was better to simply avoid it. I’ve especially found that using organic or clean skincare, without preservatives and "dirty" ingredients, is beneficial for many people during this exciting time. Of course, most women don’t want to stop their skincare routine for nearly a year, so let me guide you on the product types not to skip over that will benefit you most during pregnancy.
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What is the Best Tinted Sunscreen?
Updated May 2024 In honor of the beginning of summer, we decided it was the perfect time to settle a long conversation about which of the tinted facial sunscreens we carry at Harben House is the best. Is it EltaMD UV Clear, our overall best seller? Is it Revision Intellishade, a long time favorite of Harben House staff? Could it be Alastin's Hydratint, a newer but extremely popular option? Or, is it something that's been going under the radar a bit more unnoticed? I decided to try all of our top selling tinted sunscreens, giving each a day of full wear, so I could compare them all and finally crown a champion. The overall winner was a bit of a surprise to me, but of course, since everyone's skin is different, I had to name more than one champion. We have the best of several categories for different skin types or desires, and I will share my overall notes on each of them. The Winners As a caveat, I am someone who likes an all-in-one tinted moisturizer SPF that can provide enough coverage to function as a foundation replacement on days I don't want to wear makeup (which is most days). While I have a natural bias toward products of that type, I also know that a lot of people prefer a daily SPF with less coverage that will layer well under makeup, so don't worry, the lighter coverage options get some love too. I also weighed the opinions of Courtney and the rest of the Harben House staff to be sure and represent different people's needs. Best Overall - Sente Even Tone Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 In Light-Medium, 1.7 oz. Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 7.80% Titanium Dioxide 4.25% From the very first moment, this sunscreen surprised me! It’s a totally different shade from most tinted sunscreens, (a more taupe-beige color) but the tint is sheer enough that I think this could work for most skin tones. Plus, it comes in two different shades for added flexibility, something none of the other sunscreens offer. My favorite thing about Even Tone is how smooth and luxurious it feels going on. Of all the sunscreens I tried, this one definitely feels the most expensive & indulgent. It’s easy to apply and blend across your face, and it feels lightweight and breathable. It also didn’t make me feel greasy throughout the day, as some sunscreens do. It finishes matte, but gave my face a slight glow without being glittery or shiny. I loved this sunscreen so much that if it provided more coverage, I would strongly consider switching to this as my daily SPF. But, since not everyone wants the level of coverage I do, I see this as a good middle option that most people would like. I highly recommend giving this sunscreen a try if you're in the market for a new daily SPF-- you might be as pleasantly surprised as I was. Best All-In-One - Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 3.2 oz, Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 8.9%, Zinc Oxide 3.4% Hydratint impressed me enough that I've worn it for a few days instead of the one day I did for most of the sunscreens I tried for this project. HydraTint is a nice-feeling, oil free formula that goes on smooth and feels light and breathable even through it provides a good level of coverage. It functions really well as an all-in-one moisturizer, SPF, and foundation replacer. Plus, it includes squalane for hydration and antioxidants to help heal damage from pollution. If I could change one thing about this sunscreen, I would like it to have a higher SPF, like its closest competitors from EltaMD and Revision do, but beyond that I'm a huge fan. Best Light Coverage Sunscreen - EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 1.7 oz, Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 9.0%, Octinoxate 7.5% UV Clear is the best-selling sunscreen we carry, and it's easy to see why. The oil-free formula goes on smooth and absorbs nicely, with a sheer, unobtrusive tint that leaves a clean finish without a white cast. Having been formulated for sensitive or acne-prone skin, it feels lightweight and breathable, making it a great fit for people intending to wear it under makeup. It's definitely the one to try if you want a sheer coverage, gentle daily sunscreen that won't exacerbate skin conditions like acne or rosacea. Best Makeup Replacer - Revision Skincare Intellishade SPF 45 Matte (1.7 oz.), Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 5%, Octisalate 3%, Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 3% Original (1.7 oz.), Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Zinc Oxide 2% TruPhysical (1.7 oz.), Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 4.4%, Zinc Oxide 14.4% Intellishade Matte has been my daily SPF for years, and I was curious to see if any of the sunscreens I tried for this project would turn my head enough to replace it. In reality, I found I liked Alastin Hydratint just as much, but Intellishade beats it on one level: coverage. If you are hoping to have your daily SPF double as your foundation, then try Intellishade, as it provides the best coverage. As for the 3 tinted Intellishade options, the Matte is my personal favorite, because of how clean and dry a finish it produces. I also like the TruPhysical a lot, and Original is great, but finishes a bit dewy for my personal preference. Best for Sensitive Skin - EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 3 oz, Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 9.0%, Titanium Dioxide 7.0% UV Physical is another sunscreen I tried and loved, and one I will likely use in the future if my skin is feeling more sensitive. It’s a creamy, almost whipped formulation that soothes skin as it goes on, absorbs quickly, and leaves a finish that isn’t shiny. Plus, it’s got full-physical active ingredients, is oil-free, and includes antioxidants to help protect skin from additional sun damage. Designed for post-procedure or extra-sensitive skin, it’s perfect for anyone trying to protect skin from the sun without irritation. If you have sensitive skin, whether temporarily or all the time, this SPF is a great option. Best for Oily or Acne-Prone Skin - Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 2 oz, Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 6%, Zinc Oxide 8% At first, I thought I didn’t like this sunscreen. It left me looking really dewy at initial application, so I worried I would feel greasy throughout the day. But, I was quickly surprised to see it absorb and finish lightweight and matte. After reading more about this sunscreen, I realized it was the oil absorbing particles at work. This is an SPF solution that is all about oil control, making it great for people with oily or acne-prone skin. The tint blends in well, plus I could feel the anti-aging ingredients in this formula-- it made my skin feel softer & smoother, which was a pleasant surprise. I think for someone with more oily or acneic skin than I have, this sunscreen could be a perfect fit. Best for Pale Skin - iS Clinical Eclipse SPF 50+ in PerfecTint Beige 3.5 oz, Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 5.2%, Zinc Oxide 1.1% The first thing I noticed about this sunscreen is the color: it’s paler and pinker than the tint in the majority I tried. It blends really well and avoids having a white cast, but I wouldn’t expect it to provide much coverage unless you are very fair-skinned. I also noticed is how nice Eclipse’s formula feels. It’s beautifully smooth and feels great going on, leaving you with a nice glowy finish without being shiny. If you've got pale skin, I think the tint might provide more coverage than it did for me, and this could be a fantastic sunscreen for you. Best Moisturizing Sunscreen - EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 - Tinted 1.7 oz, Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 9.0%, Octinoxate 7.5% Of all the susnscreens I tried, this is the one that feels like the best moisturizer. UV Daily includes Hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin, plus it has Vitamin E to boost antioxidant protection and fight free radicals. I like how this sunscreen manages to feel lightweight and meaningfully hydrating at the same time. It blends in quickly, absorbs well, and evens skin tone with its tint, all without leaving skin feeling greasy or sticky. I liked this a lot as an all-in-one with light coverage, so if that sounds like what you want, give UV Daily a try. Best Anti-Aging Sunscreen - Elta MD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 2 oz, Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 2.0%, Zinc Oxide 15.0% At first glance, UV Restore is a thinner formula, comparable to UV Clear, but it provides surprisingly good coverage with the tint. It’s a richly hydrating formulation, including squalane, antioxidants, and anti-aging ingredients to leave skin looking smooth and healthy. I liked this sunscreen a lot, though it isn’t exactly what I’m looking for personally. I would definitely recommend it for anyone interested in a daily SPF with extra skincare benefits, and who wants their skin to feel moisturized, with a subtle glow. Did your favorite sunscreen make the cut? Or, are you ready to try something new based on these recommendations? Either way, we hope you are wearing SPF everyday (especially in the summer), since it's the #1 best thing you can do for your skin's health and appearance.
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What Can Exosomes Do for Your Skin?
**Updated June 2025** Exosomes are gaining a lot of buzz in the skincare world as the next big thing, but they're also raising a lot of questions: what are exosomes? what can exosomes do for my skin? Are they safe to use? Here we'll answer all those questions and more to help you decide if exosomes might be a good fit to improve your skin. What are exosomes? Exosomes are microscopic extracellular vesicles: tiny sacs containing proteins, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids, wrapped in a lipid membrane. They are secreted by cells all over your body and can be found in bodily fluids like blood, saliva, and cerebrospinal fluid. The type of material contained in the exosome depends on the type of cell it came from, but typically contains DNA & RNA from the source cell along with other cell components. In skincare products, they are derived from various cells in the body, including stem cells, and have all DNA and RNA removed before being added to the product. What do exosomes do? Within the body, exosomes serve a very important function as a sort of inter-cellular delivery service. They are essentially packages of genetic materials and cell building blocks that allow cells to communicate and share resources. As a result, exosomes arriving from healthy to damaged cells can trigger positive processes like healing or reactivating dormant cells. Exosomes derived from unhealthy cells can also initiate unhealthy processes like increasing inflammation, so it's important that exosomes for treatments come from healthy cells. [Read more about the basics on Exosomes at Wikipedia,or a more in-depth, scientific perspective here.] How do exosomes improve your skin? As a new technology in skin care, researchers are still looking into more ways that exosomes can improve skin, but so far they have shown impressive results with exosomes reducing inflammation and speeding up healing processes. Many dermatologists now offer exosome therapies as a follow up to in office procedures like microneedling or laser treatments to shorten healing time and maximize results. Because exosomes typically have such a short shelf life, they have mostly been available in clinics, but are becoming increasingly available in at-home products as shelf-stability research progresses. Exosome products that have been developed for skin care at home boast impressive clinical results in reducing redness, calming inflammation, and improving overall skin health and texture while reducing the signs of aging. [For more information, you can read these articles from Elle and Allure] AnteAGE MD Exosome Products The best-selling AnteAGE MD System was recently updated, adding exosomes to the formula, so if you're already a fan of AnteAGE, and interested in trying out exosomes, this is the perfect place to start. AnteAGE has developed their own proprietary form of exosomes, called Biosomes™. Biosomes™ are a unique development, with a hybrid of two different kinds of exosomes blended together. With exosomes derived from adult Bone Marrow stem cell and from Umbilical Cord stem cells, you get the combined benefits of anti-inflammation from the mature exosomes, and improved cellular regeneration from the young cells. To read more about AnteAGE's exosome process, read more here. (plated) Skin Science Exosome Products One of our newest brands, (plated)™ Skin Science uses a patented platelet derived exosome called Renewosome™, to deliver stunning results. With over 1 trillion exosomes in each bottle, (plated)™ serums are clinically proven to reduce the signs of aging and enhance the skin's overall appearance and texture. If you're new to exosome treatments it is recommended to start with the INTENSE Serum, which contains a higher concentration of exosomes. Use 1-2 bottles of INTENSE (or more, depending on your desired results), then transition to the DAILY Serum for a maintenance concentration. (plated)™ also makes an Eye serum HAIR serum which can help your hair appear thicker and fuller by hydrating and delivering nutrients to the scalp, reducing shedding and breakage, and may even encourage new hair growth in some people. Where do the platelets in (plated)™ products come from? (plated)™ purchases their platelets from compliant blood banks, then further processes them to isolate the exosomes and remove genetic material like DNA. This proprietary manufacturing process ensures a safe formulation with high levels of purity and consistency from batch to batch. Additionally, they work ethically, only purchasing platelets that can no longer be used for medical purposes, but that have enough shelf life left to be processed and extract the exosomes. Are exosomes safe to use? How do they relate to stem cells? Do they contain DNA? People are understandably cautious with new technologies, and some may be concerned about exosomes, especially those derived from stem cells. Stem cells have been studied for use in medical therapies for years, but are rarely used clinically. Despite their demonstrated ability to encourage healing and regeneration, they present too many problems to be widely used. Their large size can cause bad reactions in the body like toxicity, and their ability to replicate, can encourage malignant cell growth. However, stem cell-derived products like growth factors, and some types of exosomes, are able to provide the benefits of stem cells while minimizing risk. Because exosomes and stem-cell derived ingredients are much smaller than stem cells, they are easier to sterilize and can be more easily administered in medical therapies. Additional processing removes any genetic material, if present. Exosomes also lack the ability to self-replicate like stem cells, so abnormal growths like tumors are not a concern. Skincare products containing stem cell-derived growth factors and similar ingredients have been safely used by hundreds of thousands of people for over 20 years. Though there has been no anecdotal evidence of adverse effect associated with these products, some doctors do not recommend using them if you have a history of skin cancer or are currently undergoing cancer treatment. Consult your Dermatologist or Oncologist before using products containing stem cell-derived ingredients if you have these concerns. SkinMedica TNS Advanced Serum and NEOCUTIS Bio Serum Firm are two best selling examples that bring the rejuvenative effects stem cells offer without the risks attached. Because exosomes, including those derived from stem cells, come with the same minimized risks as stem-cell derived ingredients, they are similarly safe to use. [Read more about the differences between stem cells and stem-cell derived exosomes here.] Exosomes are a tricky to understand, but hopefully this article helped you get a better idea of how they can help your skin and feel a bit more comfortable with the idea of adding them to your skin care regimen. Comment to let us know if you have additional questions we didn't address here.
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10 Ways to Pamper Your Skin this Valentine's Day (and Beyond)
Updated February 1, 2024 Ah, February; the time of year when everyone has love on the brain. As you know, here at Harben House, there is nothing we love more than helping skin look and feel its best, so we are sharing 10 of our favorite ways to show your skin how much you care. With every day values and few splurges, there's something on this list perfect for pampering yourself (or a loved one) this year. 1. Revision Skincare Youthfull Lip Replenisher We can't think of a better part of the body than lips to focus on around Valentines Day, and hope you agree. If your lips have been looking a bit less luscious than they used to, don't panic: that's a normal part of aging, and there are lots of ways to love on your lips. Revision's Youthfull Lip Replenisher is one of our absolute favorite ways to care for lips thanks to its comprehensive formula. With peptides for volume, hyaluronic acid for hydration, antioxidants, and more, it has everything you need to help deliver your healthiest lips yet. Other Lip care favorites: Restorsea Pro Lip Magic - See softer, smoother, and plumper skin in 15 days with this gently exfoliating lip treatment. SkinMedica HA5 Smooth & Plump Lip System - With 5 forms of hyaluronic acid, the HA5 lip system will hydrate lips and help them appear plumper and more youthfull than ever. jane iredale HydroPure Hyaluronic Acid Lip Treatment - Repair and restore dry, damaged lips with this richly hydrating and nourishing formula. 2. Baby Foot Spa Bundle It's so easy to neglect your feet, but we all know how good it feels when you take some time to care for them. Whether it's a pedicure, a foot massage, or an at-home soak, there isn't much that says "self-care" like doing something for your feet. Baby Foot is an exfoliation treatment, similar to a chemical peel, for your feet! With 16 natural extracts to exfoliate and moisturize skin, it leaves feet feeling soft & smooth as a baby's (hence the name). The Spa Bundle, comes with one foot peel, plus 2 soaks, and a tube of scrub, so you can give your feet some extra TLC. Other Baby Foot options: Baby Foot Moisturizing Foot Mask - A quick, non-exfoliating way to get moisture back into dry or cracked feet. Original Baby Foot Peel - The Baby Foot Peel is available in its original form, or the Men's version. 3. Clarity RX Live + Be Well Probiotic Himalayan Salt Mask Face masks are a fantastic way to care for your skin beyond your standard daily regimen, and this one from ClarityRx is good enough to consider making it part of your regular routine. It's silky-smooth and packed with powerful ingredient to balance and protect your biome. Lactobacillus Probiotic works to strengthen your skin’s natural defenses, while providing instant relief to red or irritated skin. Pink Himalayan sea salt detoxifies, plus a blend of botanicals nourish and moisturize. Other face masks to consider trying: ClarityRx Rehab | Mediterranean Detoxifying Mud Mask Revision Skincare Pore Purifying Mask Osmosis MD Tropical Mango Barrier Repair Mask 4. Leahlani Aloha Glow Kit Want a little something extra with your facial mask? This kit from Hawaiian brand Leahlani makes the experience even more luxurious, and it comes in adorable packaging that makes this kit a perfect gift (even if it's just for yourself). The Aloha Glow Kit includes three of their most popular products: Pamplemousse Cleansing Oil, Bless Beauty Balm, and the inimitable Mermaid Mask. All three steps are designed to nourish & moisturize skin with Hawaiian superfoods and botanical extracts, leaving it happy, healthy, and glowing. Other mask kits to get or gift: Leahlani Mask Magic Kit Osmosis Cranberry, Sage & Aloe Mask Trio 5. SilcSkin Multi-Area Facial Pads SilcSkin creates silicone pads that can be applied to the skin overnight to help hydrate skin, increase blood flow, reduce scar visibility, and smooth wrinkles, all while you sleep. The Multi-Area Facial Pad set includes 4 reusable pads shaped to fit around your eyes, mouth, and brows. SilcSkin also makes pads for other areas, including Eyes, Collette (Neck), Decollette (Chest), and Brows. 6. SkinMedica Instant Bright Eye Masks For a different approach to an eye mask, SkinMedica's Instant Bright Eye Masks are single use gel patches that cool & hydrate skin to reduce puffiness in 15-20 minutes. Each set comes with 6 pairs of the patches, intended to give your eyes a weekly pick-me-up over a 6-week period. 7. Osmosis MD Cool Skin Tool Used alone or with serums, this tool is a great way to calm skin, increase blood flow, encourage lymphatic drainage, and soothe irritation & redness. You can even use it to help calm breakouts, or to reduce pain from sunburns and headaches! Made with a proprietary, anti-microbial alloy that retains coolness over time, you can help your skin feel cool and collected for up to half an hour. Cooling effects can be extended even longer if you refrigerate the device prior to use (but don't stick it in the freezer). More skin care tools from Osmosis MD: Osmosis MD Rose Quartz Facial Roller + Gua Sha Osmosis MD Epic Skin Tool Osmosis MD Epic Duo Skin Tool 8. AnteAGE VRS AnteAGE is known for their stem cell and growth factor technology, which can stimulate natural healing processes and restore a youthful appearance. Their VRS Vaginal Rejuvenation Solution is a perhaps surprising, but powerful way to use that technology to restore youthful vitality to skin in a part of the body you may not think of when it comes to aging. Growth factors, cytokines, and hyaluronic acid combine in this solution to address the problems that develop with age, strengthening the vaginal wall, reducing inflammation, and increasing moisture. Gynecologist tested, VRS is an effective, discreet vaginal rejuvenation method that can be used as a stand-alone at-home treatment, or for post procedure care. If VRS isn't for you, here are some options for another rarely-discussed area of skin: your scalp. AnteAGE MD Home Hair System Restorsea PRO Revitalizing Scalp Treatment 9. Jane Iredale Skin Omegas Supplement Supplements may not be top of mind when you think about skincare, but are a great way to get vitamins and minerals that support healthy skin when you aren't getting enough of them in your diet, helping skin from the inside-out. Jane Iredale's Skin Omegas supplement is rich in both Omega 3 and Omega 6, two fatty acids that can do wonders for skin health. These omegas are anti-inflammatory, increase hydration, and help maintain a healthy lipid layer in skin. Here are some other options for skin-boosting nutritional supplements: Osmosis Regenerate | Liver and Collagen Renewal Truth Treatment Systems Fulvic Cellular Repair Complex 10. Revision Lumiquin Hand Cream While our hands usually get a bit more attention than feet (after all, they're on display a lot more often), they are another commonly neglected part of our skin. Revision Skincare's Lumiquin is a unique night time treatment that moisturizes your hands and evens their skin tone to reduce the appearance of age spots or other discoloration. Applying the cream before bed allows Lumiquin to work on skin for several hours without interruption from hand washing. For best results, use every night, and pair with a regular hand cream & SPF for the day time. Here are some daytime hand cream options we recommend: jane iredale Hand Drink Hand Cream SPF 15 EltaMD So Silky Hand Cream Restorsea PRO Intensive Treatment 10x Hand Cream So there you have it, 10 ways you can show your skin some love this month (or all the time), plus some bonus ideas thrown in there. We know it would be a lot to keep track of, so all the products mentioned above are saved on one page, now called our Self-Care Collection, for you to peruse any time.
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The 10 Best Skincare Products for Men
** Updated June 2025 Skin is skin, and everyone can benefit from putting a little extra time into caring for theirs, regardless of age or gender. The vast majority of skincare products are unisex and will work for anyone, which is good news for men interested in taking better care of their skin in a market that is dominated by marketing to women. That said, there are some physiological differences that tend to be present in men's skin compared to women's. For example, men tend to have thicker facial skin, with higher oil production. And, many experience facial sensitivity and redness from shaving. Taking these differences into account, we are sharing our top 10 skincare picks for men, including something absolutely everyone should be using (*cough* sunscreen *cough*) and an all-in-one product designed specifically for men who don't want to commit to a full routine. 1) Cleanser: SkinMedica Facial Cleanser A good cleanser should be the first step in any skincare regimen. Aside from helping your skin feel fresh and clean after a workout or long day, a good cleanser helps prevent skin problems by removing pollutants that can clog pores and create irritation. SkinMedica's Facial Cleanser is a classic foaming cleanser that is effective at removing dirt and impurities, but is still gentle enough to be suitable for all skin types. It also includes Vitamin B5 to help bind moisture to the skin's surface, meaning it leaves your face feeling clean but not dried out. We also recommend: Obagi-C C-Cleansing Gel for normal to dry skin, and Sente Daily Soothing Cleanser for guys with sensitive skin. Jan Marini Bioglycolic Oily Skin Cleansing Gel is a great option for very oily or acne-prone skin. 2) Hydration Spray – NeoGenesis Moisturizing Mist Using a hydration spray after cleansing your face, and especially after shaving is a great way to soothe and hydrate skin, and prepare it for serums and moisturizers afterwards. What we love about NeoGenesis' Moisturizing Mist is the extra hydration and anti-aging boost it adds with antioxidants and NeoGenesis's patented stem cell technology that helps skin repair itself. Not only will this spray help soothe and moisturize skin, in preparation for your routine, but it has its own active ingredients too. Other options: ClarityRx Take Your Vitamins | Daily Mineral Spray is another great hydration spray that has the added bonus of more than 70 minerals and colloidals to help nourish skin. And, it doesn't come in a spray bottle, but Revision Soothing Facial Rinse is the perfect follow up to facial shaving and a great foundation for a skincare regimen. 3) Hydration Serum - Revision Hydrating Serum As we age, our skin loses its natural ability to retain moisture, which can cause a host of problems including sagging and imbalance in oil production. One major way to help skin stay hydrated and youthful is to add a hydrating serum to your regimen that includes Hyaluronic Acid (HA). HA is a naturally occurring hydrophilic compound found in skin, but it diminishes over time. By adding it back to your skin in an absorbable form like the sodium hyaluronate in Revision's Hydrating Serum, you can see younger looking skin that feels healthier and more hydrated too. We also recommend: Alastin Skincare HA Immerse Serum, Senté Hydrate+ Serum, or NEOCUTIS Bio Gel Firm Moisturizing Hydrogel. 4) Anti-Aging Serum – iS Clinical GenXc Serum If you want to address signs of aging like wrinkles and improve your skin's texture, there are a ton of anti-aging serums on the market. When it comes to serums that are best suited for men's skin needs, it's hard to find one better than iS Clinical GeneXc Serum, which has been recognized by Men's Fitness Magazine as a great choice. It's a powerful formula packed with proprietary enzymes, antioxidants, and botanical extracts to provide well-rounded results for younger, brighter looking skin. We also recommend: Osmosis MD StemFactor Growth Factor Serum for sensitive or dry skin, and Jan Marini Bioclear Lotion for oily or acne-prone skin. 5) Sensitive Skin Serum – ClarityRX Take it Easy Calming Serum For those who experience a lot of irritation, sensitivity, or redness after shaving, adding a specialized serum to your skincare routine can be a game changer. Formulated to soothe your skin and help it improve its own resilience, ClarityRx Take it Easy Calming Serum is a great option to consider. It can help reduce redness and inflammation, while hydrating and softening your skin. Plus, since it's a Hyaluronic Acid-based formula, it can double as your hydrating serum. We also recommend: Revision Vitamin K Serum or iS Clinical HydraCool Serum. 6) All-in-One Treatment – Restorsea PRO All Day Everyday Lotion 3Xn If you've gotten a bit overwhelmed with all the products up to this point, we've got an all-in-one product that can simplify things for you. Restorsea's founder Patti Pao developed their PRO All Day Every Day Lotion 3X as a combination moisturizer and anti-aging product for her male friends and investors who wanted to use only one product. This comprehensive treatment can help moisturize, soften, and smooth skin, all in one step. It's best suited for guys with normal to dry skin, but it's safe for sensitive skin too. 7) Eye Treatment – EltaMD Renew Eye Gel Skin is thinnest around the eyes, so it's one of the first places on the face to start showing signs of aging like crows feet, sagging eyelids, and dark circles. EltaMD Renew Eye Gel is designed to help improve the health of the fragile skin around your eyes to reduce puffiness, smooth lines, and fade discoloration. It's a great comprehensive, oil-free formula that can help your eyes look and feel better quickly with daily use. We also recommend: Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream to help with sagging skin, or Restorsea Pro Firming Eye Serum for added firming results. 8) Moisturizer – AnteAGE Moisturizer It's a skincare basic for a reason: everyone should be using a moisturizer to help keep skin looking and feeling its best, especially after washing or shaving your face. AnteAGE's moisturizer is an incredibly complex and advanced formulation that uses lipids to physiologically nourish and moisturize skin while helping to improve its functionality. It's also got anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-pollution and even blue light protection to support your skin against everything that tries to damage it. We also recommend: EltaMD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer for a budget option and Sente Dermal Repair Cream for dry skin. Revision Skincare Intellishade Clear is also a great anti-aging moisturizer, with built in SPF 50 protection. 9) Facial / Beard Oil – OsmosisMD Immerse Restorative Facial Oil If you have extra-dry skin, or a beard, it may be a good idea to add a facial oil to your skin routine to keep your skin and facial hair looking their best. With a naturally-sourced blend of oils, Osmosis MD Immerse Restorative Facial Oil is an anti-inflammatory and conditioning boost to your skin's health. Antioxidants help support your skin's healing processes, and help skin glow. Plus, it can be smoothed into facial hair to give your beard or mustache a softer, healthier look and feel. 10) Sunscreen – EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 By now everyone knows that wearing sunscreen daily is important to prevent skin cancer, so hopefully you're already lathering up. But, it's also the most cost-effective way to keep your skin looking younger since sun damage is a key driver of signs of aging like wrinkles and uneven pigmentation. As lightweight, quickly absorbing formula, EltaMD UV Sheer is a great daily product that provides SPF protection without feeling heavy or greasy. We also recommend: EltaMD UV Sport for a full-body option, or Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 33 for people with oily or acne-prone skin. For more great skincare products for men, check out our full Men's Skincare Collection.
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