Why Men Should Care About Skincare (Even If You Don’t Think You Need To)

1 June

Confidence Starts with Clean Skin

Most blokes grow up thinking skincare’s not for them. Maybe it feels like a waste of time. Maybe it’s too complicated. Maybe it’s just not “masculine.”

Here’s the truth: your face cops it — sun, sweat, late nights, bad sleep, stress, dirty towels, dirty hands, and aircon. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. It just leaves your skin looking worse, faster.

Skincare isn’t vanity. It’s maintenance.

1. Clean Skin = Clear Mind

When your face is clean, hydrated, and fresh — you look better. You feel better. And that feeling shows up everywhere else: how you show up to work, on dates, around your mates.

2. Bad Habits Stack Up Fast

You don’t need to be using ten products. But using nothing at all? That’s why you’re seeing:

Dry patches
Oil slicks
Blackheads
Redness
Premature lines

3. You Only Need 3 Basics

Forget influencer kits. You just need this:

Cleanser – strips dirt, not your skin
Moisturiser – locks in hydration
Exfoliator (2x/week) – clears buildup

That’s it.

Try: Fry’s Facial Cleansing Gel, Balancing Moisturiser, and Bay Clay Exfoliating Mask

4. Skincare = Self-Respect

It’s not about beauty. It’s about showing up for yourself. Skincare is one of the few moments in the day where it’s just you, in the mirror, putting in some effort.

Final Word

It’s not soft. It’s smart.

Skincare’s not about trying to look 20 forever — it’s about making the most of what you’ve got now, and owning it with confidence.

→ Start with the basics. Shop men’s skincare at frysapothecary.com

C Alexander