Skin Care Tips for Men and Spa Facials for Men

Skin Care Tips for Men and Spa Facials for Men

Men naturally have 20% more collagen in their skin than women do, therefore; they age slower and better than women do. A male skin is naturally thicker and oilier than female skin is.

But that doesn’t mean that men don’t have to take care of their skin just as well as women do. Men can benefit just as much as women from a trip to the spa: it reduces stress, promotes relaxation and allows men to take care of themselves and feel and look their best.

Benefits of men visiting the spa:

1. Reduction of stress

2. Overall feeling of well being

3. Promotes relaxation

4. Education about grooming and maintenance of skin care needs

Spa Facials for Men have become a permanent service on nearly all spa menus and are customized specifically for the skin of a man.

Below, the specific steps and benefits of Spa Facials for Men:

1. Cleanser – to remove dirt, dead skin cells that can block pores and cause break outs, excess oil and other skin irritants.

2. Toner – Removes residue left over from cleanser or shave gel, returns skin to natural Ph level and reduces irritation.

3. Exfoliant – Removes superficial layer of dead skin to unclog pores, help loosen black heads/white heads for extractions.

4. Extractions – The professional removal method of black heads and white heads, clears the complexion of built up dirt and oil.

5. Massage – Stimulates blood flow and lymph drainage, reducing puffiness and encourages the nourishment of the skin

6. Mask –Delivers active ingredients to the skin to address particular skin care concerns:

i. Dryness

ii. Oiliness

iii. Sensitive

7. Moisturizer – Protects the skin after cleansing and exfoliating. Even though men generally have thicker and oilier skin, they still need a daily moisturizer to prevent the skin from producing excess oil in order to protect itself; causing blocked pores and breakouts.

Daily Regime

Men need a daily skin care regime to protect and care for their skin at home just as women do. This should consist of these following steps:

1. Cleanse – Made specifically for men and their specific skin care needs, Global Pur Detoxifying Cleansing Gel thoroughly cleanses and refreshes.

2. Shave – Does your man hate shaving because of its irritating effects? I recommend Phytomer Rasage Perfect Shaving Mask – softens the beard to prevent irritation caused by shaving and moisturizes to prevent razor burn. Leave on for 10 minutes to soak into the beard before shaving.

3. After Shave – Use an alcohol free after shave – alcohol burns and stings after putting it on ski after shaving and it dries out the skin’s moisture supply. I recommend Rasage Perfect Cool Marine Soothing Aftershave. This can also be used as a toner after cleansing.

4. Moisturize – Weather your mans skin is oily, sensitive or dehydrated, a moisturizer is vital to his skin’s health.

i. Facial Protect Comforting Moisture Care – moisturizes and protects dehydrated skin

ii. Facial Protect Active Care for Wrinkles and Fine Lines – targets the signs of aging

iii. Facial Protect Anti-Shine Control Gel – controls oil production while moisturizing dry areas.

These are just daily steps that men can take to promote healthier skin for themselves. There are also weekly skin care steps men can take:

1. Exfoliation – To prevent black heads and the build up of excess oil, exfoliation is a weekly step that promotes healthier skin. Global Pur Exfoliating and Oxygenating Skin Care is an exfoliant specifically for the thick skin of a man. Exfoliation should take place once to twice a week to prevent breakouts and build up of excess oil.

2. Eye Cream – To promote healthy skin around the eyes and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Phytomer Homme Lift Contour Anti-Aging Eye Care, contours and firms the delicate eye area.

Not sure of which products are right for your man? Book him a complementary skin care analysis at Le Petit Spa to learn more about skin care for men.

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