The skin of your partner, your father or the man in your life deserves the same care as yours. And yet it's still common for men to come late to dermocosmetics — not for lack of interest, but because nobody has explained where to start. Father's Day is the perfect excuse to change that: a gift that isn't just appreciated, but actually used, noticed and turned into a habit.

At Farmacia Golf del Sur we've spent years advising men and the people who give them gifts. We know what works, what gets abandoned after three days, and why men's skin needs a different approach to women's. Here's what you need to know to get it right.

Men's Skin Is Different: And That Changes Everything

This isn't a marketing cliché. Men's skin has its own physiological characteristics that determine which products work best and which don't.

It's between 20% and 25% thicker than women's skin, produces more sebum and has larger pores. This makes it more resistant to ageing for years — but when it does start to age, it does so more markedly. Daily shaving also subjects the skin to constant mechanical aggression that disrupts the skin barrier and causes chronic redness, irritation and dehydration, even when it's not visibly obvious.

All of this means a man can't simply use his partner's cream and expect the same results. He needs adapted formulations or specific actives that address his real needs.

By Skin Type: How to Choose the Right Gift

Before buying, it's worth taking a moment to think about the skin type of the person you're gifting. You don't need to be an expert to identify it.

Oily or combination skin: shines easily, especially on the forehead, nose and chin. Pores are visible. Tends towards blemishes. For this skin type, niacinamide is the star active: it regulates sebum production, minimises pores and evens skin tone without drying. The G10 Anti-Blemish Treatment with Niacinamide and Probiotic is formulated specifically for this profile, with the added benefit of a probiotic to reinforce the skin barrier. If you prefer a pure active, G10 Niacinamide 10% is a more concentrated and versatile option.

Dry or dehydrated skin: feels tight, may flake in areas, can show redness after shaving. For this skin type, the priority is hydration and barrier repair. The Nuxe Men Boost Revitalising Anti-Ageing Fluid is an excellent option: a light texture that doesn't feel greasy but hydrates deeply and revitalises from the very first use.

Mature skin or skin showing signs of ageing: marked wrinkles, loss of firmness, dull tone. This is where vitamin C makes the real difference. Skinceuticals CE Ferulic is the benchmark vitamin C serum in dermocosmetics: it protects against oxidative damage, evens skin tone and boosts the efficacy of any sun protection. It's an investment, but one you'll notice. For a complete anti-ageing routine without having to research what to combine, the Vichy Anti-Ageing Protocol for Men solves the problem in one go: it includes the key steps already selected and formulated for mature men's skin.

Skin that wants to go further: if the person you're gifting already has a basic routine and wants more advanced results, Skinceuticals Advanced RGN-6 works on cell renewal and long-term skin quality. For someone who already knows what they're looking for.

Sun Protection: The Most Underrated and Most Necessary Gift

If there's one product men abandon most often, it's sun protection. The reason is almost always the same: they don't like how it feels, it leaves the skin shiny or sticky, so they simply don't apply it.

In the Canary Islands this is especially important. Solar radiation is intense all year round, not just in summer, and men's skin accumulates sun damage silently over decades. The visible result comes later — but it does come.

The good news is that there are formulas designed specifically for men to actually want to use them. Vichy SPF50 Dry Touch Sun Emulsion has a matte finish, immediate absorption and leaves no white residue. The Vichy After Sun complements the solar routine by soothing and hydrating after exposure — particularly useful for those who spend time outdoors on the islands.

Gifting sun protection alongside another product is a smart way to introduce the habit without it feeling like an obligation.

The Serum: The Step Most Skipped and Most Impactful

If we had to choose the product that makes the biggest difference to skin and is least incorporated into men's routines, it's the serum. Many men go straight from cleansing to moisturiser, skipping the step that delivers the highest concentration of active ingredients.

The Nuxe Men Boost Multi-Action Serum is a great introduction: it targets firmness, radiance and skin fatigue, and its light texture means incorporating it into a routine takes no extra effort. Applied before moisturiser in thirty seconds, the difference shows within a few weeks.

Why Buy from a Specialist Pharmacy

Not all dermocosmetic products are equal, and neither are all retailers. In a supermarket or a general perfumery, advice is limited and the selection is driven more by commercial margins than by actual efficacy.

At Farmacia Golf del Sur we select every brand and every product with clinical criteria. Our dermocosmetics specialist has in-depth knowledge of everything we sell and can guide you based on skin type, current routine and available budget. If you have questions before buying, you can reach us by phone, WhatsApp or in person if you're in the south of Tenerife.

All products in our online shop are genuine, authenticity-guaranteed, and come with fast delivery across all the Canary Islands.

When is Father's Day in Spain? 19th March. If you want it to arrive in time, we recommend placing your order at least 48-72 hours in advance.