PoreWise Skin concern
Skincare for men
Primary sourceSkincare for men: care considerations shaped by male skin physiology and habits — most distinctly, regular facial shaving, which drives razor burn and irritation, and where post-shave barrier support (glycerin, emollients, niacinamide) matters. The strongest evidence comes from a 2026 human trial: In a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 80 men aged 45-65, a product combining genistein, bakuchiol and vitamins significantly improved cheek skin lightening, colour consistency, forehead spots and skin roughness versus placebo; most other measured parameters showed similar between-group difference. 1 ingredient has evidence for Skincare for men: Genistein.
2026 · 80 men aged 45-65 · melanin, erythema, elasticity, hydration, barrier and wrinkle measures · PMID 41562471. 2013 · 33 healthy Asian men · PMID 23267660. 2017 · 11 people · PMID 28951709. 2015 · PMID 26142529. Male skin differs from female mainly in thickness and hair growth.
Where the definition comes from
Source wording
“Male skin care needs are heavily influenced by the need to remove facial hair regularly … razor burn and irritation are common, and post-shave moisturizers containing glycerine and emollients can improve barrier function.” — Draelos, Br J Dermatol 2012 (PMID 22385030).
Male skin and ingredients relevant to male skin care. British Journal of Dermatology (Draelos ZD)
Ingredients at a glance
2026 · 80 people · men aged 45-65 (40/40) · PMID 41562471
| Ingredient | Measured outcome | Based on | Certainty | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genistein | Skin effect | Human trial | Low | 2026 |
| — | Skin effect | Human trial | Low | 2013 |
| — | Skin effect | Human trial | Low | 2015 |
| — | Skin effect | Human trial | Low | 2017 |
Studies and results
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Genistein Plus Bakuchiol and Vitamins (GEN(+)) Product for Male Facial Skin: Effects on Skin Appearance and Properties
In a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 80 men aged 45-65, a product combining genistein, bakuchiol and vitamins significantly improved cheek skin lightening, colour consistency, forehead spots and skin roughness versus placebo; most other measured parameters showed similar between-group difference.
Human trial · 2026 · 80 people · men aged 45-65 (40/40) · Men aged 45-65 applying the product twice daily for 12 weeks. · Melanin, erythema, acne, elasticity, hydration, barrier and wrinkle parameters showed similar between-group differences; the authors describe the result as promising. Male-specific skincare trials are rare, and "for men" is largely a marketing label.
Study limits
Study conditions and measured outcomes.
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Genistein Human trial · 2026
Melanin, erythema, acne, elasticity, hydration, barrier and wrinkle parameters showed similar between-group differences; the authors describe the result as promising. Male-specific skincare trials are rare, and "for men" is largely a marketing label.
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ev-men-green-tea-lotus-placebo Human trial · 2013
Reported as a placebo-controlled comparative study; the formulation is a plant-extract combination.
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ev-men-hemp-seed-sebum-rct Human trial · 2015
The study is single-blind comparative.
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ev-men-tamarind-cream-rct Human trial · 2017
Very small sample (11 men); single-centre regional journal.
Products with a basis for this
1 products · 10% Niacinamide Booster · 2026 · 80 people · men aged 45-65 (40/40) · PMID 41562471
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10% Niacinamide Booster
- Genistein 1 finding
Research-backed approaches
These studies measured finished products and whole routines.
- 1 Skin effectCombined topical application of lotus and green tea improves facial skin surface parameters
In a placebo-controlled split-face study of 33 healthy Asian men, a once-daily emulsion combining green tea and lotus extracts produced significant improvements in skin roughness, scaliness, smoothness and wrinkling over 60 days, including about 49.99% better smoothness and 23.22% less facial wrinkling from baseline.
Human trial · 2013 · 33 people · healthy Asian men · Facial skin surface parameters (SELS) measured by Visioscan over 60 days. · Reported as a placebo-controlled comparative study; the formulation is a plant-extract combination.
- 2 Skin effectThe safety and efficacy of 3% Cannabis seeds extract cream for reduction of human cheek skin sebum and erythema content
In a 12-week single-blind, base-controlled study in healthy men, a cream containing 3% Cannabis seed extract significantly reduced cheek sebum and erythema compared with the extract-free base (p<0.05).
Human trial · 2015 · Healthy men · Cheek sebum (Sebumeter) and erythema (Mexameter) over 12 weeks. · The study is single-blind comparative.
- 3 Skin effectFabrication of Tamarindus indica seeds extract loaded-cream for photo-aged skin: Visioscan studies
In a 12-week base-controlled study of 11 healthy men, a cream containing 4% Tamarindus indica seed extract significantly improved skin elasticity, moisture and Visioscan scaliness, wrinkle, smoothness and roughness parameters (p<=0.05), while the same emulsion the base emulsion showed similar change (p>0.05).
Human trial · 2017 · 11 people · healthy male volunteers · Cheek skin elasticity, moisture and surface parameters over 12 weeks. · Very small sample (11 men); single-centre regional journal.
Common questions
- Which ingredients have been studied for Skincare for men?
- Ingredients with evidence for Skincare for men: Genistein.
- How many people were studied?
- 4 findings · 2026 · 80 people · men aged 45-65 (40/40) · PMID 41562471
- What can I use for Skincare for men?
- Genistein · 2026 · 80 people · men aged 45-65 (40/40) · PMID 41562471
- Can I use these every day for Skincare for men?
- Men aged 45-65 applying the product twice daily for 12 weeks（2026 · 80 participants · 80 men aged 45-65 (40/40) · PMID 41562471）