How to Protect Your Skin in 3 Easy Steps with Clarins

As the strong winter weather approaches us, we lose the heat but keep the blinding strength of the sun. Although we cannot feel the heat of the sun, it does not mean it is not penetrating our skin and doing the same amount of damage. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, one of the deadliest. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), men over the age of 50 are at an even greater risk of developing it. Your risk is also heightened if you’re caucasian.

If you’re sat reading this knowing you fall into any of these categories, read on to find out a few simple steps to protecting your skin.

To lower the risk of developing melanoma, follow these steps to protect yourself from those harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. When you’re outside, rain or shine:

Spent time in the shade
Cover your body with protective and appropriate clothing
Cover any exposed skin in sun cream with a protective factor of 30 or higher
Reapply the sun cream every two hours or more frequently if you’re sweating or swimming
Another alternative to sun cream is investing in moisturisers with built in SPF

It is also extremely important to avoid tanning beds at all costs, these are harmful sources of UV radiation.

Alongside these crucial details, it is also good to establish a daily skincare routine to protect your skin from the elements. Using Clarins Brand New Men’s Super Moisture Range you can do this in three quick and easy steps. Tailored to suit each skin type, these three variations offer protection for each and everyone of you.

Clarins Men | Super Moisture Balm
£30.00

Comfort | For all skin types

We recommend this to the everyday gentleman who needs a speedy injection of hydration in the mornings. Apply this balm in the morning and/or evening to the face/neck. This ultra-comforting balm is invisible and non-greasy so you don’t leave the house walking out like Edward Cullen. It is intensely moisturising even in the most extreme conditions and strengthens a man’s skin. With an antipollution complex, this balm offers many energising benefits ideal for soothing razor burn.

Clarins Men Innovation:
HYDRA RESIST PHYTO COMPLEX
The combination of organic houseleek extract, a super hydro-resistant plant capable of retaining moisture even in extreme conditions, and organic leaf of life extract which encourages the natural hydration of skin.

Clarins Men | Super Moisture Lotion SPF 20
£30.00

We recommend this for the action-man on the go- with built in SPF 20 this lightweight, refreshing lotion offers an invisible finish which intensely moisturises and strengthens men’s skin. For skin that will be facing the elements more frequently than not, this lightweight formula offers you all day protection. Apply morning and/or evening to face and neck. With an antipollution complex, this balm offers many energising benefits ideal for soothing razor burn.

Clarins Men | Super Moisture Gel

We recommend this for the skincare conscious of the male community. For an intense fix of freshness, this uniquely refreshing water-like gel offers a non-sticky and intensely moisturising finish. Apply to the face and neck every morning and/or evening.

A monthly routine should be established to check over yourself and look for new or unusual miles, changes to existing moles or other changes to the colour and texture of the skin. Seek out the help of your partner if you can’t see those hard to reach places, or simply use a mirror. Ideally you should visit a dermatologist about once a year for a full-body skin check.