Men's skin and hair through the years

Over time, you learn what suits you. A particular cut. A texture you enjoy using. A few products that earn their place. As skin and hair change, those preferences may evolve too.

Hormones play a part, alongside genetics, sun exposure and the passing years. Understanding their influence helps you choose care with a clear purpose, shaped around the skin and hair you have today.

The role of hormones

Men's skin is generally thicker and produces more oil than women's skin, although individual differences matter more than a broad description. Your skin may be oily, dry, sensitive or a combination of these.

Androgens, including testosterone, stimulate the skin's oil glands. Oiliness can persist as you get older, even when skin also needs more moisture.

As skin changes

Testosterone levels can decline gradually with age, but the pattern varies. Hormones are only part of the picture. Skin also changes through natural ageing and exposure to the sun, becoming less firm and sometimes drier.

A useful routine responds to what you notice: shine in some areas, tightness in others, or a texture that feels different. Gentle cleansing, suitable moisture and sun protection provide a considered foundation.

Hair and hormones

In hereditary male pattern hair loss, follicles are sensitive to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, a hormone formed from testosterone. Over time, affected follicles produce finer hairs. This sensitivity does not necessarily mean you have high testosterone levels.

Thinning can change how a familiar style sits. A different cut, a lighter finish or a little volume at the roots may suit its new texture. The products here help with condition and appearance; they do not treat hereditary hair loss.

Care for your face

Gel Cleanser removes impurities and excess oil with a soft foam, leaving skin feeling clean without tightness.

Blemish Control Serum offers targeted care for blemish-prone areas with salicylic acid, niacinamide and magnolia bark extract. Use according to the product directions.

Collagen Boost Serum combines the peptide Matrixyl® Morphomics™ with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and help skin look firmer and more supple, in a lightweight texture.

Day Cream moisturises with shea butter, hyaluronic acid and squalane, leaving skin soft and comfortable.

Sun Defence Face Cream SPF50 provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection with a moisturising finish. Apply as the final step in your morning skincare and reapply according to the product directions.

See how we put it together in What we put on our faces every morning.

Care for your body

Dryness can be just as noticeable on the arms, legs and hands. Gentle cleansing and care chosen for those areas make a simple extension of your daily routine.

Body Wash cleanses with a rich lather. Rice protein helps retain moisture, while broccoli oil leaves skin feeling soft.

Smoothing Body Serum is a leave-on exfoliant with AHA and BHA acids to help smooth rough, uneven skin. Adjust use to your skin's tolerance.

Hand Cream softens dry skin and cares for nails and cuticles, absorbing easily without a greasy feel.

Care and shape for your hair

Shampoo Volumising & Thickening and Conditioner Volumising & Thickening care for finer hair with proteins and amino acids, adding body without heaviness.

BB Spray – Leave-In Primer helps moisturise and strengthen the hair with hydrolysed vegetable proteins and amino acids. Apply to damp hair according to the product directions.

Rootlift Mousse adds lift at the roots. Thickening Fiber Mousse coats the strands with fine fibres for a fuller feel. Choose according to the shape and volume you prefer.

Texturising Wax Spray or Soft Wax adds texture and definition. Work with a small amount and build the finish gradually.

Dryclean absorbs excess oil between washes and adds volume at the roots.

Root Camouflage offers temporary coverage to soften the contrast between the scalp and hair in areas that look sparse. The colour washes out with shampoo. It works well on the beard too.

Read more in When your roots start to show and How to add more volume to your hair.

Make it your own

A ritual works best when it fits naturally into your day. Our skincare quiz and haircare quiz can help you find a few well-chosen products for your needs.