10 Best Skin Care Products for Men in India 2021 (Neutrogena, NIVEA, and more)

We have curated a list of the best skincare products every man should have in his toiletry bag and wardrobe. Choose from the list below featuring products from popular brands like Medimix, L'Oreal Paris, NIVEA, Biotique, and more.

We have covered everything from cleansing products to after-shower moisturizing lotions for pampering your skin and keep it looking young and healthy. Read the buying guide below to learn how to choose a product based on your various skin care needs. 

Of course, every skincare routine should start with cleansing your skin. Find out about shower gels, body washes, face washes, and intimate washes that can have many benefits for your skin type and condition.

What makes shower gels and body washes stand out is that their formulations are more effective in bringing about the effects you want. For example, a moisturizing body wash or shower gel will do a better job of hydrating the skin on your face and body than a toilet soap.

Similarly, they are available for every skin type and condition. You can find ones that remove excess oil from your skin without leaving it dry and ones that can soothe acne-prone skin and prevent further flareups. One difference between a shower gel and a body wash is that body washes, in general, are more moisturizing than a shower gel.

As the demand for shower gels increased, brands have tweaked their formulations to make them as moisturizing as a body wash. One reason to prefer a shower gel over a body wash is the fragrance. Since shower gels have more fragrance in them, they can give you an aromatherapy-like shower, relaxing the mind and cleansing your skin.

Do you use soap to wash your face? Here is a reason for you to reconsider. The skin on your face is a lot more sensitive than the rest of your body. Companies add fillers to soaps to improve their cleansing or lather foaming ability, which can be harsh on your skin and result in allergic reactions or dry skin with frequent usage. Compared to soaps, face washes can be a lot gentler.

You can find face washes that can hydrate your dry skin and remove excess oil and control sebum production for your oily skin. There are face washes for acne-prone and sensitive skin too. You can look for tea tree oil and salicylic acid in your face wash if you want your inflamed skin because of acne to be soothed and gently exfoliated.

Similarly, face washes for dry skin come with a combination of natural ingredients (aloe vera, natural oils, etc.) as well as chemicals such as dimethicone, petrolatum, propylene glycol, etc. There are face washes that can lift deeply embedded dirt in your skin pores, clear tan, and brighten your complexion with daily usage.

It can be a body lotion or a moisturizing cream. The moisturizing action could result from natural ingredients like natural oils and extracts (aloe vera, almond, grapefruit, etc.) or artificial ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, propylene glycol, etc. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin are humectants that draw moisture into the skin and are safe.

Propylene glycol does the same but can cause contact dermatitis if you are allergic to it. People tend to stay away from moisturizers because of how greasy it leaves the skin. The good news is, not all moisturizers are the same. You can find ones that do not make your skin look shiny and oily too. Read the product description to know if a moisturizer is non-greasy.

But what if you have to use other skincare products as well, for example, a skin-brightening or an anti-ageing cream? There are products that can take care of your multiple skincare requirements. Garnier PowerWhite is one such product that brightens and moisturizes your skin. Another example is L'Oreal Paris Men Expert VITA LIFT, an anti-ageing moisturizer that keeps your skin young.

An intimate wash is a popular product among women, but not so much among men. Here are some reasons for you to start using them frequently. It can protect your skin from fungal and bacterial infections, and since it kills odor-causing bacteria, your groin area will be free from any foul odor. It can soothe inflamed skin due to rashes, reduce sweating and itching, and prevent skin dryness.

Since the skin in your groin area (the area between your stomach and thighs) is sensitive, go for a product that uses natural ingredients. For example, urban gabru intimate wash for men uses the moisturizing properties of aloe vera and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of tea tree oil and buckthorn oil.

Intimate washes also maintain the natural pH level of the skin, which is between 4 and 7. This helps to prevent extreme skin dryness and allergic reactions. As we mentioned earlier, the skin in the groin area is sensitive, so check the ingredients list to find out if there are any ingredients you may be allergic to.

Of course, a face wash can remove dead skin cells and deeply embedded dirt and bacteria in your skin's pores. It's just that peel-off masks and face scrubs are better at the job. Both exfoliates the skin but do it in entirely different ways. A face scrub has an abrasive action on the skin, while a peel-off mask gently lifts the first from the skin and unclogs pores.

So we recommend peel-off masks for people with sensitive and acne-prone skin. A peel-off mask may require you to leave it on for at least 20 minutes or overnight. If you want quick results, try going for a face scrub instead. But if you want to remove blackheads, a peel-off mask can give you quick results, while a scrub takes time.

Both face scrubs and peel-off masks usually contain astringents (cleanses and tightens pores and dries out oil), exfoliants (acids like salicylic acid, walnuts, coffee, etc.), and ingredients like microfine clay and activated charcoal that lifts dirt and dead skin cells from the pores.

Alcohol-based aftershave is a common product in a man's toiletry bag. It can kill the bacteria or remove toxins on your skin when applied post-shave. But regular usage can make your skin extremely dry, not to mention the burning sensation that none of us enjoy. It is time to switch to an alcohol-free aftershave gel or lotion.

They can moisturize your skin, soothe the inflammation, and reduce the itching and redness after a shave. If your workplace requires you to show up with a clean-shaven face, we advise you to use an alcohol-free aftershave to prevent the side effects of frequent alcohol contact on your skin.

Do you dread using sunscreens because of how greasy and shiny it makes your skin? Are you not finding the results you are expecting, and on top of that, left with pimples on your face? You are not alone. First, you should know the difference between Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and Protection Grade of UV-A (PA).

An SPF number indicates how well a sunscreen can protect your skin from UVB rays, while PA is the measure of a sunscreen's efficacy in blocking UVA rays. The short-term effects of UVA are immediate tanning and sunburn, while the long-term effects are premature aging and wrinkles.

On the other hand, UVB causes delayed tanning, blistering, and sunburn as short-term effects and premature aging as a long-term effect. Choose a sunscreen depending on the SPF and PA ratings. A sunscreen with SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays, while SPF 30, 50, and 100 blocks 97, 98, and 99%, respectively.

At least choose a sunscreen with an SPF rating between 30 and 50 for adequate sunburn protection. When it comes to PA rating, it starts with PA+ and goes up to PA+++ (PA++++ is currently being tested in some countries). As the number of "+" increases, the level of UVA protection also increases.

We recommend applying sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you go out for optimal results. Here are some more factors to consider. Choose a sunscreen that is non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores and cause acne. You can also find products that don't leave a greasy look on your face. Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock is one such product.

Your lips may get dark, chapped, dry, or damaged due to many reasons but not limited to sun, cold weather, and smoking. Lip balms are not a temporary solution to make your lips look moisturized. Regular usage can heal your lips and make them look smooth again. Find a product that uses natural ingredients since there is a higher chance of it entering your body through your mouth.

The most commonly used ingredients in lip balms are beeswax and vitamin E. Both are natural, safe, and known for their antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties. Of course, every lip balm will smell good since it is so close to your nose. You can also find ones that have a sweet taste too.

Lip balms for men don't usually add color, shine, or plump to your lips. Make sure you read the description before buying one. If you spend too much time in the sun, we recommend buying a lip balm with an SPF of 15 or more. Some products like the urban gabru lip lightening balm can handle almost all issues like dark, chapped, damaged, dry, and wrinkled lips.

The various signs of aging that can show up on your skin are age spots, wrinkles, dry skin, and fine lines. Premature aging of the skin could also happen due to many factors, including pollution, UV rays, and stress. We recommend using anti-aging products as soon as these signs become visible.

You can find an anti-aging category for every skincare product, meaning you can find face washes, creams, moisturizers, body lotions, face masks intended for improving the physical signs of aging. So we will focus on the various ingredients you can find in such products.

Vitamin C is the most common ingredient in anti-aging products. It neutralizes free radicals to protect your skin from oxidative stress that could lead to dull-looking skin. It can also improve uneven skin tone, which is another sign of aging. Retinol is a popular anti-aging ingredient in numerous skin care products. It increases collagen production, thus reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

For people who are sensitive to retinol, try products containing green tea extracts, niacinamide, grape seed extract, and peptides. They are known for their antioxidant and collagen production properties that improve fine lines and wrinkles, smooth out your skin, and evens out skin tone.

Healthy and radiant skin not only makes you look young but also helps build your confidence. Here are a few more products to help you make yourself presentable in front of your friends and colleagues. A beard growing oil can speed up beard growth, fill patchy spots and also help you tame coarse hair.

Are you thinking about coloring your hair for a brand new look or maybe cover some grey spots? Our buying guides for the best bear growing oils and hair colors will help you choose the right product for your hair and skin type. You can finish your grooming session with a mist of fragrance that suits your mood and situation. Follow the links below to learn more.

There are products available in the market to take care of your skin 24 hours a day. You can start the day with a face wash that is suitable for your skin type and skin condition (if any). Then you can carry on with applying a body lotion or moisturizer.

You can use an aftershave gel instead of an alcohol-based lotion, an intimate wash to reduce sweating and itching of your groin area, and a lip balm to heal and lighten damaged and darkened skin. Some products have multiple benefits, for example, a moisturizer with anti-aging benefits or a body lotion that can be used on your face as a moisturizer and post-shave lotion.

Author - Arun F Xaviour