Men's Natural Skincare: A Simple Routine That Actually Works

Men Need Skincare Too — They Just Don't Know It Yet

Here's something most men don't realize: their skin is working hard every single day. Sun exposure, shaving irritation, wind, sweat, and the cumulative effect of years of bar soap and nothing else takes a toll. The reason so many men deal with razor burn, dry patches, rough texture, and dull skin isn't genetics — it's a lack of the right products.

The good news? A great men's skincare routine doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need a 10-step regimen or a shelf full of products. You need a few well-made things that do exactly what they're supposed to — with ingredients you can actually trust.

The Shave: Where Most Men's Skincare Starts

Shaving is the most skin-intensive thing most men do on a daily basis. A blade dragged across your face removes not just hair but a thin layer of skin cells — which is why the products you use before, during, and after a shave matter more than most men think.

Step 1: Pre-Shave Oil

Glide No. 9 is a pre-shave oil applied before your shaving cream to create a protective layer between the blade and your skin. It softens the hair follicle, reduces friction, and dramatically cuts down on razor burn and irritation — especially for men with sensitive skin or coarse hair. Apply a few drops to damp skin and massage in before reaching for your shaving cream.

Step 2: Shaving Cream

Glide No. 8 is a botanical shaving cream formulated to give the blade a smooth, clean glide while conditioning the skin underneath. Unlike conventional shaving gels loaded with synthetic surfactants and synthetic fragrance, Glide No. 8 is built on clean, skin-compatible ingredients that leave your face feeling nourished — not stripped — after every shave.

Used together, Glide No. 9 and Glide No. 8 are a complete pre- and during-shave system that makes a noticeable difference from the very first use.

Beard Care: Because Beard Skin Is Skin Too

If you're growing or maintaining a beard, the skin underneath it is often the most neglected skin on your face. Dry, flaky, itchy beard skin is common — and almost entirely preventable with the right oil.

Root No. 10 is a beard oil formulated to condition both the hair and the skin beneath it. It softens coarse beard hair, reduces itchiness, and keeps the skin underneath hydrated and healthy. A few drops worked through a damp beard after showering is all it takes.

Skin Nourishment: The Step Most Men Skip

Here's where most men's routines end — and where they're leaving the most on the table. Moisturizing isn't just for women. Skin that's regularly nourished ages better, heals faster, and simply looks and feels healthier. And for men who shave, a good post-shave skin treatment is one of the most effective things you can do for your face.

This is where tallow-based skincare shines. Tallow's fatty acid profile is nearly identical to human skin — which means it absorbs readily, nourishes deeply, and doesn't leave a greasy residue. It's been used for centuries for exactly this purpose, long before the skincare industry invented a hundred synthetic alternatives.

• Root No. 8 — a superfood tallow skin treatment that works anywhere on the face or body. Apply a small amount post-shave or before bed as an overnight treatment. It absorbs quickly and leaves skin noticeably softer and more resilient over time.
• Restore No. 4 — a tallow-rich balm formulated for compromised or reactive skin. If you deal with chronic dryness, razor irritation, eczema, or psoriasis, Restore No. 4 is worth trying. It's deeply nourishing without being heavy, and it works on the face, hands, and body.

A Simple Men's Routine at a Glance

On shave days:

1. Apply Glide No. 9 pre-shave oil to damp skin
2. Apply Glide No. 8 shaving cream and shave
3. Rinse, pat dry
4. Apply a small amount of Root No. 8 or Restore No. 4 to nourish post-shave skin

On non-shave days:

1. Cleanse with a Simple and Pure bar soap
2. Apply Root No. 8 or Restore No. 4 as needed
3. Work Root No. 10 through beard hair if applicable

Clean Ingredients. No Nonsense.

Every product in our men's line is built on the same principle as everything else we make: short ingredient lists, no synthetic fragrance, no SLS, no parabens, no petroleum derivatives. Just ingredients that work — and that you can actually pronounce.

Browse the full Men's Care Bundles collection to shop the complete lineup.

New to clean skincare? Read our guide to Ingredient Transparency in Skincare to learn what to look for — and what to avoid — on any label.