The HBSKN magazine
The Skin Edit.
Men's skin engineering, explained without the fluff. Science, routines and products — for those who want to understand, not just buy.
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Skincare Before and After 30 Days: What Really Happens to Your SkinCellular turnover takes about 28 days, so judging a routine earlier is premature. Here's what changes week by week over 30 days...
Basic vs. Advanced Skincare Routine: How to Level Up (and When to Do It)Solid base = cleansing, hydration, protection; level 2 adds exfoliation and preventative anti-aging. Signs to upgrade: stable b...
Sunscreen with a Beard: How to Really Protect Yourself (Without Wasting Product)The SPF protection offered by a beard is at most SPF 2-21, well below the SPF 30 recommended by the WHO. How to apply sunscreen...
Post-workout skincare: what to do after the gym to avoid ruining your faceWhy sweat drying on your face and locker room soap trigger acne mechanica and a sebum rebound effect, and the post-workout rout...
Office 9-6: how to protect your skin from air conditioning and blue lightAir conditioning and the blue light from monitors dehydrate the skin and accelerate aging, even when you're at your desk. How T...
Intensive weekend: how to deeply cleanse your face and reset your skinBecause pores get clogged from the inside, and no amount of washing or scrubbing will free them: the weekend reset is chemical,...
Evening skincare routine: regenerate your skin while you sleep in 3 stepsAt night, cellular renewal works up to 3 times faster: the 3-step evening routine — CLEANSE, PURIFY, ANTI-AGE+ — takes advantag...
Travel light: the 3 essential items to pack in your carry-onFlights, time zones, and hotel soap stress your skin more than you think. The essential travel kit is 3 products — cleanser, mo...
Morning skincare routine: 3 minutes to fortify your skin before going outThe 3-minute, 3-step morning routine — CLEANSE, HYDRATE, PROTECT+ — to cleanse overnight residue, provide long-lasting hydratio...
FAQ: 15 Men's Skincare Mistakes That Are Ruining Your FaceThe 15 mistakes that nullify even the best products — from shower gel on your face to boiling water, from alcoholic aftershave ...
Combination Skin for Men: The Paradox of Oily Yet Dehydrated Skin (and How to Fix It)Shiny T-zone but tight skin: it's dehydration, not oily skin. Degreasing triggers a rebound effect and more sebum; the solution...
Over 40: how to reactivate real collagen and rebuild male dermisAfter 40, collagen degradation exceeds synthesis, and "collagen" creams remain on the surface: the molecule is too large to pen...