Skin Care for Men

Hey fellas, we're no longer living in the dark ages, an axe to your beard stubble is no longer going to cut it. If you're researching today's popular skin treatments for men, then you've probably already realized that today's grooming trends revolve around clean, radiant, stubble-free skin, along with impeccably kept nails. With this in mind, Healthy Skin Portal would like to help you with a few helpful skin care tips for men.

Overall, the best skin care advice we can give you is to invest in some male skin care products. In case you havent noticed, men are different than women and the same should apply to their skincare products! When it comes to today's product lines, men have unique needs and some astute cosmeceutical companies now offer amazing, medical grade grooming products.

However, you can have the best grooming products in your bathroom cabinet, but to fully realize your skin's potential, you need to start with the best grooming techniques. Below, you'll find our helpful little cheat sheet that will provide you with quick, easy, and painless ways to help you look your best.

Men's Grooming Tips

Step 1

Mens grooming always starts with a good shave. The most general shaving tip is to shave in the direction of your hair growth. Usually, a beard grows downward toward your neck, but take a good look in the mirror and see how your facial hair actually grows. If you have a tough beard or are susceptible to ingrown hairs, you may want to consider Laser Hair Removal as a way to permanently remove stubborn beard hair.

Step 2

Stay away from cheap shaving creams, gels, and foams. The drugstore's sale price may be very tempting at the time, but your skin will pay for it in the end. Inexpensive skin products use numbing agents like Benzocaine, which will close your pores and make shaving a nightmare. They also have a tendency to really dry out your skin. Also, you shouldn't be cutting your face when you shave. Random nicks and cuts should not a be a normal part of your shaving experience. Any good shaving gel will put an end to that. Also, avoid alcohol-based aftershaves as alcohol dries out your skin. Instead, finish your shave with a vitamin-charged moisturizing aftershave balm, gel or serum (PCA Skin® C-Quench is fantastic).

Step 3

The part of the face men seem to always overlook are the eyebrows. If you've only got a few stray hairs between the glabella (the area between the eyes), you may be able to get away with plucking, However, for thicker brows (or more commonly known as the uni-brow), a lot of men are having their eyebrows professionally waxed. don't be embarrassed! Its a quick and easy procedure and is actually one of the areas of the body that arent as painful to wax.

Step 4

Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize! And that includes your hands and feet. If you're looking for moisturizers for men that can be purchased at the drugstore, you might want to try Nivea or L'Oreal as they each carry a separate product line for men. Keep in mind, any moisturizer worth purchasing for your face should have at least a 25 SPF. While the golden god look is certainly hot at the moment, even men should take advantage of sunless tanning lotions or spray on tan.

Step 5

Don't forget about fingernails and toenails. For some reason, keeping nails trimmed seem to be the last thing on a lot of men's minds. Maybe you're not a manicure kind of guy, but there are great nail care kits out there that make this aspect of male grooming quick and easy. You'll want to use separate clippers for the fingernails and toenails, and make sure to file off any jagged edges. Above all, remember: That jab from your toenail in the middle of the night is anything but sexy. Oh, and unless you've taken up guitar, theres no reason to have longer nails than your significant other.

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Laser Hair Removal for Men

Male hair removal isn't just for body builders and swimmers anymore. In fact, many men feel cleaner with less body hair, not to mention the fact that laser hair removal for the beard is a great way to cut down on ingrown hairs and irritation. For years, women have been getting the hair on their legs and bikini lines permanently removed with Laser Hair Removal, but more men are taking advantage of its hair free benefits. Among other areas, male laser hair removal is particularly popular for the beard, neck, shoulders, and back. Also, because men's hair tends to be a bit coarser and darker than womens hair, men can often get by with fewer treatments.

If you're tired of shaving or just want a permanently smooth jaw line, male laser hair removal could be a wise investment. Your shoulders and back can be hard or nearly impossible to shave, and waxing can be painfully and awfully repetitive. You will also find that laser hair removal is ideal for permanently removing the unwanted hairs on the back of your neck, allowing you to get away with fewer trips to your hair salon or barber.

Makeup for Men

Cosmetics for men might be more popular than you thought. Obviously, the trick is not to look made up, but to cover flaws such as skin blemishes, uneven skin tone, acne scarring, and age spots. You'll want to take special care to select male makeup that's natural for your skin tone. Skin tints, body and face highlighters, concealers, eyeliners, and bronzers are all popular makeup products for men. Major cosmetic companies now offer extensive makeup lines for men such as Clinique, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Clarins. There are also manufacturers whose clients are exclusively men. KenMen cosmetics is a great example.

Skin Care Products for Men

The grizzled cowboy days are over. Today's skin care for men is all about anti-aging and anti-wrinkle solutions. Skin care companies have finally realized that men don't want to grow old either, and have developed special moisturizers for men. Remember, it doesnt matter how many products you own, a good moisturizer should always be at the core of your skin care regimen.

Nivea

Nivea was one of the first companies to realize men needed a different moisturizer than women. Men have 30% thicker skin than women, so the same products simply wont do. Nivea's skin care products for men are specifically devised to meet his needs, facial cleansing, shaving, and aftershave.

Shiseido

A company based in Japan, Shiseido makes anti-aging products scientifically engineered for men. Shiseido for Men skin care products are simple to use and can defend against male skin problems like dryness and fine lines.

L'Oreal

L'Oreal for men offers products like Anti-Roughness exfoliators and Anti-Wrinkle and Firming moisturizers that can help combat thick, dull, dry skin. Because shaving will inevitably strip your skin of natural oils and create dead surface cells, a good exfoliant and moisturizer is crucial for keeping your skin conditioned.

Popular Spa Treatments for Men

Women shouldn't be the only beneficiaries of medical grade non-surgical skin care. More and more men are looking into spa-grade professional skin care and it's even common for groups of men to go in together. Consider it a Dudes' Day at the Spa. There's nothing wrong with men seeking out professional skin care, the only thing thats wrong is being too frightened to try.

BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® for Men can remove those problem wrinkles for men such as forehead creases and laugh lines.

Acne Scar Removal

Mens acne scar treatments can include Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion. Adult acne is more common in women; however, acne scarring is more common in men. To eliminate pesky pock marks, consider Fraxel® for acne scar removal. Fraxel is a fractional skin resurfacing laser that has the power of a CO₂ laser peel, but with hardly any downtime.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion for men could be a great solution for "backne" or back acne. A lot of men suffer from back acne and a simple exfoliation on your back can unclog pores and remove the dead skin, dirt, and oil that causes acne on the back.

Thermage®

Thermage for men is a non-surgical facelift that uses high-tech radio frequencies to tighten and firm loose skin under the chin and jaw line.

Titan™

Titan for men is a skin tightening system that uses infrared light to reverse the signs of aging.

Arasys

Arasys for men can finally put an end to those love handles. The Arasys inch-loss system uses bioelectrical waveforms to stimulate your muscles and give you an effortless workout.

IPL Photofacial

IPL Photofacial is a laser treatment that uses intense pulsed light to rejuvenate your skin. A Photofacial can be great for men with Rosacea or sun damaged skin.

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