My friend Ajay ignored his skin for years. He played cricket every weekend without sunscreen and didn’t care. Then his girlfriend got frustrated, he got a sun allergy, and everything changed. Turns out, you don’t need expensive products or complicated routines. Just three simple steps—clean, moisturize, protect—and stick with them. Let me show you exactly what Ajay did and how you can do it too.
1.Who is Ajay? The Cricket Guy Who Didn’t Care About Skin
2.The Problem: When Your Tan Becomes a Girlfriend Issue
3.The Wake-Up Call: Sun Allergy Changes Everything
4.The 3 Simple Steps Ajay Does Every Day
5.The Real Results: What Changed for Ajay
6.Questions You Probably Have About This
7.What should you do now? Your First Steps
Who is Ajay? The Cricket Guy Who Didn’t Care About Skin
Let me tell you about my friend Ajay. Picture this: a guy who lived for cricket. School time? Cricket. Weekends? Cricket. Holidays? Always cricket. This wasn’t just something he did. It was who he was.
Ajay knew every cricket stat you could think of. But skincare? He had no idea. He didn’t even know skincare products existed. Or maybe he knew but didn’t care
For many years, his skincare routine was super simple: do nothing at all. His face was dark from too much sun, his skin felt rough, and honestly? He never thought about it. Why would he? He was a good cricket player. He was confident. Why waste time on skincare when there were matches to play and skills to practice?
Then one day, everything changed. And it wasn’t because he wanted it to.
The Problem: When Your Tan Becomes a Girlfriend Issue
Then came his girlfriend. Not just any girlfriend—someone who really cared about skincare. The type of girl who reads skincare blogs, knows about skin care products, and thinks skincare is important.
She looked at Ajay’s sun-burned face and decided to help him. She would tell him: “Ajay, your face looks like you’ve been playing cricket in the desert.” Every time they met, she’d say something like this. Then she started buying him skincare stuff—cleaner, moisturizer, sunscreen. “Use these,” she’d say.
Ajay said okay, smiled, and then… did nothing.
Here’s what happened: he used the products for maybe two days. By day three? He forgot about them. By day seven? He didn’t even remember where he put them. Why? Because he didn’t understand why it was important. His girlfriend was nagging him, but that didn’t motivate him to do it.
You know this feeling, right? Someone tells you to do something. You don’t really understand why. So you ignore them.
Ajay’s girlfriend was right—his skin was damaged. But hearing someone complain doesn’t make you want to change. You know what actually makes you change? When something happens to you.
The Wake-Up Call: Sun Allergy Changes Everything
Fast forward a few months. Ajay is still playing cricket every weekend. No sunscreen. No protection. No care. But his skin had other plans.
One summer, something bad happened.
Ajay got a severe sun allergy. Red, itchy, swollen patches on his forehead and ears. This wasn’t just a cosmetic problem—it hurt. Like, he couldn’t focus at work because his face was burning and itching.
He showed up to cricket practice looking like he’d been in a fight. His forehead had angry red patches. His ears were swollen. When his girlfriend saw him, she wasn’t upset anymore. She was worried. And sometimes worry hits you differently than complaints.
“Ajay, this is serious. You can’t ignore your skin like this,” she said. And this time? Something clicked inside him.
Maybe it was the pain. Maybe it was seeing someone he cared about being worried. Or maybe it was finally understanding that skincare isn’t about looking good—it’s about staying healthy. Whatever it was, Ajay was ready to listen. Really listen.
His girlfriend sat down with him and explained three basic skincare steps. Not for Instagram models or beauty obsessed people. For people like him—active guys who spend time outside, play sports, and need something simple enough to actually do
The 3 Simple Steps Ajay Does Every Day
Step 1: Clean Your Face – The Base
Ajay now cleans his face four times a day:
- Right after waking up – Gets rid of oil and bacteria from sleep
- During his shower – Cleans while he’s already washing up
- After coming home from work – Removes pollution, sweat, and dirt
- Before bed – Removes everything so his skin can rest and heal
Why cleaning is important: Every time you go outside, your face collects bacteria from sweat, dirt from the air, and oil from your skin. When all this stays on your face, it clogs your pores. Clogged pores = pimples and acne.
The smart tip: Use a gentle, mild cleanser. Harsh soaps will take away your skin’s natural oils, which actually makes things worse. When you take away oil, your skin panics and makes more oil.
Step 2: Add Moisture to Your Skin – The Game Changer
Right after cleaning, Ajay uses a light moisturizer.
Why this really matters: Your skin can be oily AND dry at the same time. Oil and moisture are different things. Your face can feel greasy but still need water-based hydration.
When your skin doesn’t have enough moisture, it gets upset. It thinks: “I need more water!” So it makes more oil to try to fix it. More oil = more pimples.
By adding moisturizer after cleaning, you’re telling your skin: “Hey, we’ve got hydration. You can relax now.”
What this does:
- Keeps your skin hydrated and healthy
- Stops your skin from making too much oil
- Makes your skin look younger
- Makes your skin feel smooth instead of rough
Step 3: Protect From the Sun – The Most Important
This is the step that made the BIGGEST change for Ajay. He now uses SPF 50 sunscreen every day. Rain or shine. Cloudy or clear.
When he applies it:
- In the morning after moisturizing
- Before playing cricket
- After any activity where he sweats a lot
- Sometimes during the day if he’s been outside for hours
He also wears a cap when playing outside. Extra protection.
Why this is so important: Sun rays are the #1 reason for wrinkles, aging skin, dark spots, and in Ajay’s case, a sun allergy. When you spend time in the sun without protection, you’re damaging your skin.
Important facts: Men who use sunscreen every day have 40% fewer dark spots after 3 years and 50% lower chance of skin cancer. For Ajay? His sun allergy completely went away after 4 weeks of using sunscreen every day.
The Real Results: What Changed for Ajay
Let me show you the timeline:
Week 1-2: Ajay’s skin felt cleaner and less oily by afternoon. Small progress.
Week 3-4: His rough skin started feeling smoother. His mom even asked if he’d done something different.
Week 5-8: The red patches from the sun allergy? They’re fading. His skin tone looked more even. He had fewer pimples.
3 months: His friends started asking what he was doing.
6 months: Complete change. Clear, healthy, glowing skin.
What happened with the girlfriend: Just when Ajay’s skin looked the best, his girlfriend decided to break up with him. Ajay wasn’t upset. He actually found it funny: “You know what? I might have lost the girlfriend, but I won the skincare game. Her loss. My future wife is going to be lucky to have a guy who knows how to take care of his skin.”
Questions You Probably Have About This
Q1: Do I really need to clean my face 4 times?
It depends on how active you are. Ajay cleans 4 times because he plays sports and sweats a lot. If you sit at a desk all day, maybe 2-3 times is enough. Pay attention to how your skin feels.
Q2: What SPF should I use?
SPF 30 blocks 97% of harmful rays. SPF 50 blocks 98%. If you’re outside a lot, SPF 50 gives better protection. But the most important thing is to put it on again every 2 hours.
Q3: How long until I see results like Ajay?
Week 2-3: Skin feels cleaner. Week 4-6: Texture gets better. 2-3 months: Much fewer pimples. 6 months: Big change in skin tone. You have to be consistent.
What Should You Do Now? Your First Steps
You’ve read Ajay’s story. You understand why each step matters. Now here’s the real question: What will you actually do?
My honest advice: the best skincare routine is the one you’ll actually do. Ajay’s routine works because it’s simple and it fits his life.
Your 4-Week Plan:
Week 1 – Start cleaning: Pick a gentle cleanser. Clean after waking up, during shower, after work, before bed. Notice how your skin feels.
Week 2 – Add moisture: Pick a light moisturizer. Use it right after each cleaning. Wait a few minutes for it to sink in.
Week 3 – Add sun protection: Get SPF 50 sunscreen. Put it on in the morning after moisturizer. Put it on again after outdoor time or sweating.
Week 4 – Watch and adjust: See how your skin improves. Change how often you do things based on your skin. Feel happy about your improving skin.
Ajay’s story isn’t just about skincare. It’s about taking control of your health. Whether you’re a sports guy like Ajay or someone stuck in an office all day, the sun damages everyone’s skin the same way.
Your skin is what people see first when they meet you. It affects how confident you feel. So follow Ajay’s example. Keep it simple. Be consistent. And watch what happens.
As Ajay says: “Your skin is like your business card. Make sure it’s worth looking at!”
