By: Lifestyle DeskNew Delhi | November 9, 2025 10:28 AM IST 3 min readThe world may keep wondering about Emraan Hashmi’s radiant skin, but the Haq actor himself spilled the beans on his skincare secrets. During the promotions of his latest movie release, he shared in an interview with Radio Mirchi Plus: “Suparn, mere jo director hai, he used to ask me everyday during Haq’s shooting, ‘Emraan, what do you do for your skin?’ to which he replied, ‘Suparn, I would sometimes go and not even take off my under eye makeup. I’m so bad with my skin. I actually have washed my face with handwash,” he added.The skin is the largest organ in the human body and as such, requires a bit of upkeep to keep it healthy and glowing. While skincare has been traditionally touted to be a women-only interest, there’s no reason for men to not take better care of their skin.Skincare staples for menDr Milinda Polisetty, facial aesthetician and skincare specialist from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, shared 3 important steps men must include in their skincare routine.Cleanse – Use a gentle cleanser twice a day to remove the dirt and sweat from the face. Avoid cleansers that foam up heavily or that contain harsh exfoliating beads or particles such as walnut.Moisturise – A moisturiser is required irrespective of your skin type. Remember that even oily skin requires a moisturiser to maintain the natural oil balance in the skin. Go for oil-free or gel-based moisturisers to avoid clogging of pores or greasiness. Always apply moisturiser on damp skin to reap maximum benefits. Skincare is equally important for men (Source: Freepik)Protect – Sunscreen is the most important and the most underappreciated part of a good skincare routine. Use a good sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 and above every morning and reapply every 2-3 hrs to protect the skin from sun damage.Here are some skincare tips from Dr Polisetty for men looking to explore more about skincare–Story continues below this adSkincare is self-care – Skincare is a form of self-care and just like having good food, exercising and maintaining personal hygiene, skin care is important too.Skincare is an investment, not an expense – Take good care of your skin now and you can enjoy the benefits in your later years as well.Skincare does not have to be expensive – Following an expensive, elaborate skincare routine is a luxury, you can follow it but you don’t need it. You can achieve healthy skin even by sticking to the basics.Skincare does not show overnight results – Consistency, patience and persistence is the key to visible, long-term changes in the skin.Skincare has no gender – Skincare is for all genders and ages. Take pride in keeping your skin healthy.Skincare requires a holistic approach – Skincare alone cannot help you achieve your dream skin. Good food, exercise, sleep cycles and mental health are important too, said the expert.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd