Derm Guide to Back to College: Products Every Guy Needs this Semester By Dr. Zain
Heading Back to Campus?
A new semester means new classes and new routines. Long days that start early and end late call for a routine that helps you keep up.
Between walking across campus, workouts, studying, and nights out with friends, your hygiene routine should help you look and feel your best, not slow you down.
The good news? It’s not hard to get started and it doesn’t have to be complicated.
A Simple Routine to Look & Smell Incredible this Semester
A simple daily routine can help you stay clean, confident, and prepared for everything college throws your way. With just a few essentials, you can take care of your skin, hair, and body in just a few minutes each day.
Why College Can Be Tough on Your Skin
Early classes, late nights, inconsistent sleep, and workouts can all take a toll on your skin. Sweat, oil, and dirt can build up throughout the day, contributing to clogged pores and breakouts, while a busy schedule can make it easy to neglect your routine. Keeping your skincare simple makes it easier to stay consistent, no matter how hectic college life gets.
The College Essentials
A Gentle Facial Cleanser
Wash away dirt, excess oil, and daily buildup every morning and night with a gentle cleanser like the PAPATUI hydrating cleanser to help keep your skin feeling fresh and healthy.
A Daily Sunscreen
Whether it is a bright sunny day, rainy and overcast, or a cold winter, a daily sunscreen with SPF 30 is essential for everyone’s routine. It not only helps protect your skin from sun damage but is also the best anti-aging product in your skincare routine.
Pimple Patches
Breakouts happen, especially during stressful weeks. Hydrocolloid pimple patches like those from PAPATUI help absorb buildup while helping reduce the temptation to pick.
Antiperspirant and/or Deodorant
Long lectures, hot walks across campus, and busy days call for dependable odor and sweat protection that lasts. Check out PAPATUI Triple Action Antiperspirant for 72-hour odor protection. If you are looking for an aluminum-free, check out the PAPATUI Deodorant. Or layer or alternate using both.
Doctor Tip: Apply your antiperspirant before bed. At night, your sweat glands are less active, giving the active ingredients, like aluminum, more time to form a barrier in your sweat ducts. That means better sweat protection when you wake up and throughout the next day.
2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
A simple way to cleanse and condition your hair in one step such as with PAPATUI’s Nourishing 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner, making your morning routine faster without sacrificing performance.
Body Wash or Bar Soap
Finish every shower by washing away sweat, dirt, and odor so you're ready for whatever comes next.
A Routine That Fits Student Life
AM Routine: Cleanse + SPF + Deodorant
PM Routine: Cleanse + Moisturize + Pimple Patches if Needed
Pro Tip: If using an aluminum containing anti-perspirant, applying at night is more effective at stopping sweat the next day!
The Bottom Line
College is busy enough without overcomplicating your routine. Choose products that work hard, fit into your schedule, and help you look and smell your best every day.
