Skincare Tips For Men
I have always been cognizant of the fact that men need skincare just as much as women – even if they don't think so😉.
Whether you are a guy looking to upgrade from your bar-of-soap face wash routine {where are my guys at?!}, or a lady looking to grab the perfect grooming kit for some of the men in your life {Father’s Day gift ideas, anyone?} I’m breaking down all of my best skincare tips for men.
Top Skincare Tips For Men
Skincare doesn't have to be complicated. Exploring the options for skincare and finding products {and services} that work can leave your skin feeling refreshed and give you that extra boost of confidence. My two top tips for men starting their skincare routine are:
Men’s Facial Treatments
I’m a firm believer in the fact that everyone can benefit from the occasional facial. If you’re just getting into skincare, what better way to kick-off your journey than with an intensely rejuvenating spa treatment.
At Gameela Skin, we cater our skincare services to men and women. Our 60-minute men’s facial treatment will include a full cleanse, steam & select serums — we love Rhonda Allison. Our facial treatments are meant to help strengthen and restore the barrier function of the skin.
Follow a Skincare Routine
While the idea of developing a skincare routine may sound daunting and expensive, it does not have to be. You don’t need to have a 15-step routine to have great skin. For men, I recommend focusing on simplicity and consistency. This means finding the few, high-quality products that work well for you and incorporating them into your daily routine.
Start by using a high quality face wash to cleanse your skin twice daily: once right when you wake up, and again before you go to bed. This will flush away any oil and buildup that has accumulated on your face while you sleep, as well as cleanse your skin of any toxins or germs that were on your skin throughout the day.
The next step will be to exfoliate, and this only needs to happen 1-2X per week. Exfoliating will help increase cell turnover and rid your skin of any dead skin cells, revealing the healthy, bright skin beneath the surface to give your face a fresh look.
Finally, I recommend moisturizing after each wash. This will replenish your skin with all the hydration you may be losing throughout the day, and leave you feeling refreshed.
Benefits of a Facial For Men
Clean & Clear Pores:
Whether it’s sweating at the gym, working in a dusty environment, or exposing your skin to every toxins that are in the air, there is probably some buildup in your pores that a regular daily cleanser just can’t penetrate. A facial will help cleanse the skin of all the different potential build ups that may cause your skin to breakout. A facial will also help reduce oiliness, which men are much more prone to than women.
Smooth Shaving Experience
If shaving is a part of your everyday routine, chances are you are no stranger to the irritation, razor burn or ingrown hairs that come along with having a fresh shave.
Facials provide your skin with extra exfoliation.This helps reduce dead skin cells. Why do we want to minimize dead skin cells? They can cause shaving to become more difficult & they can cause ingrown hairs.
Increase in Circulation
Skin treatments that massage your facial muscles, like a lymphatic drainage massage or an enzyme treatment, will help increase circulation and give your skin a healthy glow. & yes, men love a good glow, too!
Shop Skincare Products For Men
If you’re going to have an at-home skincare routine, you should do it right! Picking high-quality products that are designed to work well for your skin will amplify your facial treatments, and give you even better results.
Cleansers For Men
The Rhonda Allison Soothing Gel Cleanse is a solid choice of cleanser for men. The foaming cleanser has a light citrus scent, which will leave your skin feeling and smelling fresh. It’s gentle enough to soothe your post-shave skin, while also providing a deep enough cleanse to rid the skin of the dirt and oils that can buildup throughout the day.
Exfoliation For Men
The Mandelic Perfecting Polish by Rhonda Allison is an excellent exfoliator option, providing a deep exfoliating treatment with just a once-weekly use. This scrub will help eliminate any bacteria from the skin and rid the face of the dead skin cells that we do NOT like.
This product works well for all skin-types but is especially useful for acne prone skin, and can be used as a treatment mask for those who are seeking an even deeper cleanse.
Moisturizer For Men
The Hydrasoothe Spritz by Rhonda Allison is one of my personal favorite products for all skin types, especially in the summertime. This spray moisturizer is easy to apply on-the-go, and will leave your skin feeling deeply moisturized and refreshed with minimal fuss or mess. The cucumber ingredients in this product are soothing and provide cooling relief, perfect for irritated or sunburnt skin. If you do suffer from post-shave irritation, this is a great product to apply as a last step in your shave routine.