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Why Does Men’s Skin Care Matter?

Good question. So often, men neglect their skin and have a mindset that good skin care is more for women. However, men deserve healthy, youthful, and radiant skin too.  

One of the most common problems for men is their negative perception on skin care. They are scared of all of the morning and nigh-time steps of applying products, not to mention the fact that men (not all) do not believe in the results. After all, there are many other important things in life. The simple fact of human nature is that when we take the time to look better, we feel better about ourselves. Let’s move on and keep this short and sweet to change this pattern. 

For men needing simple, yet effective steps to achieve healthy skin:

Start with a cleanser. This is a simple step that can be a complete game changer for your skin.   Cleanser should be used to clean your face from dirt, bacteria, and all of the pollutants your skin is exposed to daily.  Remember, no one wants to kiss a dirty face!!

Treatment cleansers with glycolic or lactic acids also help exfoliate your skin. This helps rid off all of those dead skin cells that actually can create fine lines on your face.  

Foaming cleansers are another great option and they still feel like a soap making suds on your face. They are also extremely easy to rinse off and nice to keep in the shower for an easy step.  

Invest in a professional skincare line and seek out some guidance. This is a great way to figure out your skin type and condition to find the best product for your specific skin’s needs.  

Tip: Do not use soap on your face, as it strips the acid mantle changing the skin’s PH level. What does this do? Easy, ages you faster and your skin becomes dry and dull! 

Add in a moisturizer. Hydration is an important step for dry, combination, and oily skin. No matter what your skin type or condition of your skin, moisturizer is a must to give your skin cells key nutrients.  Men who work outside or like to spend time outdoors often have very compromised skin with a very dry, tough looking appearance. Restoring the skin’s barrier function with moisturizer will strengthen the skin, reduce redness, and protect it from daily exposure.

Take a look at some of the different moisturizers for different skin types:

  • Oily skin – use a water based moisturizer, which is not heavy and will not clog your pores.
  • Combo skin (oily T zone with dry cheeks) – use a medium weight moisturizers or a combo. A small amount can go a long way!  
  • Dry skin – use a heavier moisturizer. Even some of the professional night creams can be used for morning or night, until healthy skin is restored.

SPF – Protect your skin from the sun. Believe it or not, this is the most important step out of anything we apply to our skin. Your skin is exposed to UVA (ultraviolet aging rays) and UVB (ultraviolet burning rays) every day. Skin is exposed while driving in the car, walking your dog, getting the mail, through windows, and even reflecting off of the snow. These are just some of the ways, besides direct sun exposure, your skin is exposed to sun damage.    

Why is this step important? 

  • Skin cancer is on the rise, as the sun’s rays have become much stronger. Enough said!
  • The sun ages us faster, more than anything else.
  • Sun damage after just as little as one bad burn can create cellular damage, resulting in sun spots.  

In a nutshell, these are these simple steps that can change your skin pretty fast. Make sure to consult with a professional to get the right products and avoid products with fillers.    

Remember, nothing is more sexy than beautiful skin!

Restore your Glow

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The skin care market is flooded with products and services all claiming they are the best! How do we make the best decision for our skin care when there is so much to choose from?  The industry is constantly evolving as well, with new products and services, promoting miracle results.

As middle-aged men and women, we just want to feel good about ourselves. Our appearance contributes to how we carry ourselves. Not only feeling young and beautiful, but preserving some of our youthful years only adds on to our self-confidence.

The first step to restore your skin is to understand the importance of skin care and knowing the science behind professional skin care products. Home care in conjunction with professional treatments is an absolute must in order to avoid looking like an ancient mule.  I really cannot say this any other way but … home care, home care, home care is the key!  Starting simple with a cleanser, anti-aging serum (which is my favorite since it has smaller molecules, therefore penetrates deeper), moisturizer and SPF.  Therefore, you must consult with a professional to get on the right products for your skin type and condition.  Even the best professional lines can do a disservice for your skin if you are not on the right path for your skin type!

SIDE NOTE:  The Epionce Firming Mask is what I like to call the “Magic Mask.” This is an essential product that should be in everyone’s skin care toolbox. Applying the mask 2 to 3 times a week is a great start or for the skin enthusiasts, I recommend sleeping with this mask on every night. The consistency of the mask goes on like a lotion and the results are soft and re-texturized skin come in the morning! Amazing and glowing!

Monthly maintenance is the next crucial step in restoring your skin’s glow. A professional facial once a month will give your skin some extra help in turning over those skin cells. Exfoliation and hydration are the key components of the facial. The products used in the treatment are much stronger and more effective, in turn giving you better results. When these services are paired with the correct home care, you are on your way to achieving and maintaining a beautiful skin.

However, sometimes we have more stubborn skin conditions that need more than just a facial. Some of these common conditions include acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, impacted pores, or unwanted facial veins. How do you figure out which professional treatments are best for your skin type? Once again, there are many options to choose from and quite often I hear of people going into spas trying to decide on what professional service they would need. I actually find this very disturbing as your skin care professional should be educating you and recommending a couple of different treatments for you.    Walking into a med spa can feel very overwhelming as it is, especially unsure what will happen and how much money will be spent.  Therefore, a good med spa should be able to properly educate you, recommend a home care regiment and design a treatment plan for your skin’s distinctive needs. Some popular services on the market today include, microneedling, dermaplaning, peels, lasers, IPL, Oxygen Facials, botilium toxin (Jeuveau, Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) and dermal fillers.