How can a man maintain a youthful appearance?

December 9th, 2025

As men enter their 40s and 50s, they face physical and emotional challenges often linked to declining testosterone. These changes signal visible ageing and can create uncertainty about maintaining a youthful appearance.

The changes can be overwhelming – weight gain, man boobs, hair changes, dry skin, crows’ feet, wrinkles, sagging skin, mood swings, irritability, erectile dysfunction and mental health problems.

The alteration in the way a man looks as he gets older can’t be solely blamed on hormone issues. A man’s testosterone levels only start to drop by 1% between the ages of 30 and 40. If it becomes an issue, a health provider can do a blood test and offer testosterone replacement to correct a deficiency. Genetics and lifestyle have a huge influence on how the body changes with age.

Ageing and the evolution of male grooming.

300,000 years ago, men focused on tool and spear making for survival, too busy fighting infections or other people to care about how well they were ageing. In ancient civilisations, Egypt and Greece were the first to put a high value on male grooming, and the concept of male beauty and anti-ageing evolved from there.

Male grooming over the centuries.

Over the centuries, male shaving practices led to facial hairstyles and meticulous grooming. Hair wax was made from bear fat, and hair thinning was treated with Reuzan oil. Other oil-based products and flesh brushes were used to improve circulation, and activities such as riding or hunting were encouraged to promote a healthy complexion. Through the ages, men became more interested in looking younger and tried home remedies, face powders, cold creams and surgical tape for the sake of vanity and the hope for an everlasting youthful look.

Fast forward to 2025, and preventative treatments, anti-ageing products, and procedures make it much easier for a man to preserve his looks and age well.

Are you a man looking for advice on how to look younger than your years? If so, we have some great tips for you, starting from the top.

Pony tails and shaggy hairstyles tend to make men look older, so a neat cut and good hair care, including conditioning and a sculpting wax, can give a man a good head start
The skin on the head can get very dry with age, and a dry scalp can cause dandruff – the annoying little flakes of skin that sit on your shoulders. Dandruff is easily treatable with an array of products on the market
Greasy, unwashed hair isn’t flattering and can have an odour, so regular hair washing is important
A salt and pepper head of hair on a mature man can look distinguished, but if grey hairs need to be hidden, professional advice about colour choice from a hairdresser or barber is recommended. A block of jet black hair on a 60-year-old man may make a man look older. A colour change should be more subtle
Most men experience hair thinning or hair loss as they age, but there are options to deal with it, such as hair thickening shampoo, talc or spray or a hair transplant, which is becoming more popular
A partial hairpiece called a toupee can hide a balding head, but take care on a windy day!
When choosing to embrace the bald head, a safety razor or an electric shaver should be used. Shampoo and conditioning are still important because there are still hair follicles growing on the head. It is essential to care for the skin on the head, using a moisturiser with SPF and wearing a hat on a hot sunny day.

Let’s take a look at facial hair, eyebrows and those unruly nose and ear hairs, all of which can add years to a man’s appearance.

A beard tends to age a man, but it can enhance a man’s appearance if a beard style matches the face, is trimmed regularly and kept clean. A beard brush and oil can be used to help it look clean and shiny. There are 7 common beard styles, including the short boxed, stubble, goatee, van dyke, balbo, beardstache or anchor. Curious? Here’s a useful beard guide.

Some men like to incorporate a moustache into their beard or just have a moustache. The most common styles are the original, pencil thin, horseshoe, gunslinger, royale, anchor or chevron. Take a look at this moustache guide and see if there’s anything that takes your fancy.

With age, a man’s eyebrows can become wiry and bushy; the unibrow or caterpillar isn’t a good look. With patience and precision, you can learn to trim and maintain your eyebrows. Short and tidy ones can be achieved through plucking, trimming and combing. Beauticians or barbers can wax, thread and shape eyebrows, but it’s not for the light-hearted and will probably bring tears to the eyes. Need help with maintaining your eyebrows? Here are some great tips.

Whilst a man’s hair on his head thins or falls out with age, the opposite happens to the hair in the nose and ears. The follicles in the nose and ears become sensitive to testosterone and increase in size, causing longer hairs to grow, sprouting unruly hairs that can be difficult to pluck or pull out. The best way to deal with nose and ear hair is to use a nose and ear trimmer.

You need to feed and maintain the skin.

It’s never too late for a man to start an effective skincare regime to help battle photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, dry skin, skin pigmentation, scarring or tired eyes. You need to feed the body from the inside and out by combining a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water and using good anti-ageing products to maintain the texture of the skin and rejuvenate and boost skin cells.

Your skin is influenced by epigenetics – your lifestyle choices, activity, exposure to UVAs and genetics, so you don’t have total control of how your skin appears, but you can enhance it with good self-care.

A basic skincare regime for your face should include cleansing, moisturising and exfoliating. Building on that, a serum, targeted creams such as eye cream or deep cleansing and nourishing face masks can also be incorporated. There is plenty of information about skincare products online, and a vast range of male products on shelves in shops and pharmacies. Choose products appropriate for your skin type.

Beyond that, you can have natural-looking enhancements to the face and body, including injectables such as Botox, facial fat preservation, microneedling, laser treatment or chemical peels.

Moisturising the skin all over the body is very beneficial, and a manicure and pedicure are a body beauty bonus. Skin ageing is very obvious on the hands, so they need extra attention.

A warm smile and twinkle in the eye are very attractive features, so let’s move on to the mouth.

Healthy gums and pearly whites.

Gum health is really important because, as you age, your gums start to recede, and decay can set in, causing gingivitis and bad breath. Daily brushing and flossing, a regular checkup at the dentist, and hygienist can reduce the risk of oral health issues. Aesthetic dentistry is very popular, transforming a smile through cosmetic care – composite bonding, whitening and veneers.

Healthy habits and happy times.

Giving up unhealthy habits like a bad diet, laziness, smoking, recreational drugs, and excessive alcohol and food consumption can take years off your face and reduce the risk of serious health problems. Install some healthy habits into your daily shedule and reap the benefits.

Regular exercise is essential as you age, as it has many health benefits, including maintaining weight, a reduced chance of chronic disease or heart problems. The exercise doesn’t have to be complicated or demanding, but should involve walking, aerobic exercise, strength training, stretching and movement that tests flexibility and balance. Experts recommend at least 150 minutes of exercise a week and walking between 8-10,000 steps a day.

Stay motivated by creating the best workout plan that suits you, whether it’s a workout in the gym, a game of football, a dance class or pilates, just keep that body moving.

A nutritious diet supports healthy ageing. What you eat affects your fitness, how you look, your quality of life and risk of disease. Your body relies on nutrient-dense foods full of proteins, healthy fats, minerals, vitamins and foods rich in antioxidants. Pop these into your trolley next time you’re shopping:

Extra virgin oil
Green tea
Fatty fish
Dark chocolate
Vegetables
Berries
Flax seed
Pomegranate
Avocados
Tomatoes
Collagen peptides

Try not to overindulge in processed foods. Avoid too much caffeine and drink plenty of water to help pump the toxins out of the body.

Be proud of who you are.

How you present yourself can make a difference in how old you look. Try to wear clothes that complement your body shape and colours that suit you, and choose glasses that show off the twinkles in your eyes. Practice good hygiene with regular showers, deodorant and aftershave.

Be the man you want to be, get control of your life, minimise stress, embrace change and make sure you get your beauty sleep!

We have a large selection of supplements appropriate for the ageing man, as well as a variety of anti-ageing products to help a man look younger.

Can-C eye drops are great for eye strain, dry eye syndrome, computer vision syndrome, and blurred vision.

Our product OraltidePro is a concentrated mouthwash that helps with oral periodontal disease and enamel remineralisation. The mouthwash promotes the growth of shrinking gums and prevents oral infections such as gingivitis.

From Natures Marvels®, the following from the range come highly recommended for men: Natures Marvels® Prostate Bioregulator, and Natures Marvels® Testes Bioregulator

An interesting read – The male menopause – myth or reality?

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