My Own Survival Skincare Method

I used to live without paying much attention to my skin, but after getting hooked on water activities like scuba diving and surfing, I suddenly noticed my face in the mirror looked like it had aged a lot ㅠㅠ. Plus, with marriage approaching... I’m in a panic now, so I’m sharing my own survival-style skincare routine that I’ve settled on haha.

1. Sunscreen isn't an option; I learned this the hard way while roaming warm countries for survival diving, and UV protection is the number one priority. I used to absolutely never wear it because I hate sticky textures, but these days I apply it without fail whenever I go out. I realized that freckles and blemishes appear in an instant when you're constantly exposed to the sun.

2. In the end, the answer is capitalism (dermatological treatment). No matter how good the products I apply at home are, there is no solution for enlarged pores or loss of elasticity with home care alone, so I eventually paid for a dermatology appointment lol. Internal dryness & skin texture: Since Juvelook replenishes the skin from within, the feeling on my fingertips is definitely different when washing my face.

Jawline elasticity: As I age, my double chin is sagging, so I am periodically sculpting my jawline by combining InMode and Shurink.

Pigmentation & Tone-up: I get Genesis or Pico laser treatments whenever I have the chance to touch up my skin tone that has become dull from outdoor activities. It definitely makes a difference for a man like me when you invest in grooming and take care of yourself lol.

3. For home care, keep it as simple as possible and focus on moisturizing. Men find it bothersome to apply a multi-step routine. I just wipe my face with toner, apply a generous amount of moisturizer, and go to sleep. However, right after visiting the dermatologist or for a few days, I slather on a regenerating cream before bed.

Now that I've written it, the conclusion ended up being "apply sunscreen properly and go to the dermatologist" lol. Still, I do hear people say my skin has improved compared to before quite often.

Do you members have any personal skincare tips or any cost-effective treatments that are good for men? I would appreciate any recommendations!