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Retinol has been an anti-ageing skincare favourite for years. Then retinal started appearing. At first glance, it sounds suspiciously like somebody forgot the last letter of retinol, but retinol and retinal are actually two different forms of vitamin A.

There’s something slightly suspicious about skincare advice for men over 40. Apparently, you turn 40 and suddenly need an eye serum, three acids, retinol, peptides, a facial roller and a 12-step evening ritual performed precisely 20 minutes before bed. You really don’t.

You shave. Everything looks perfectly fine. Then, ten minutes later, your neck starts feeling suspiciously warm. By the time you leave the bathroom, you've got redness, tiny bumps and that unmistakable burning sensation that makes putting anything on your face feel like a questionable decision. 

Is it really different from an ordinary clay mask? Does it "pull toxins" from your pores? Is it good for oily skin? Can dry or sensitive skin use it? And do all those famous Dead Sea minerals actually make a difference?

Just when you thought you had finally worked out retinol, peptides, ceramides and hyaluronic acid, skincare has handed us another acronym: PDRN. The claims can sound impressive. Let's unpack it!

If you live with eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, or sensitive skin, you already know the cycle. You switch products, hoping the next cream, cleanser, or serum will finally be "the one." And then it starts again: tightness creeps in. Dry patches appear. Something starts itching.

You’ve decided you want a peptide serum. You turn the bottle around, scan the ingredients and... no peptides. At least, nothing that simply says peptide in a way that makes immediate sense rather it looks like chemistry homework.

What if doing less could transform your skin? Discover skinimalism and build a simple, effective routine with only the products your skin truly needs.

Peptides or retinol? If you're shopping for anti-ageing skincare, you've probably encountered both. One serum promises peptides for firmer, smoother-looking skin. Another tells you retinol is the ingredient you need for wrinkles.

At some point, skincare can stop feeling like self-care and start feeling like a chemistry experiment. And while active ingredients can be incredibly useful, more is not always better.

We cleanse our face. Exfoliate it. Apply serums. Moisturise. Protect it from the sun. Meanwhile, the skin from our neck down often gets approximately three minutes of attention in the shower and a little body cream when we happen to remember.

A good aftershave shouldn't be chosen according to how dramatically it announces itself. The best aftershave for men is one that suits your skin type, your shaving habits and how your skin feels after shaving.