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Skincare for Men
Cosmetic companies have finally cottoned on to the fact that guys need bloke-friendly skin care. There are now ranges especially for men with shaving kits and ingrown hair solutions, plus skincare products like eye gels and moisturisers designed just for male skin.
But first, let's address some of the grooming myths you might have grown up with!
Myth 1: Aftershave (as in alcohol-based men’s fragrance) is good to close the pores after shaving.
I think the "no pain no gain" philosophy is the source of this one-“the stinging means it’s doing something!”. Unfortunately this is not the case. What it is doing is drying out and irritating the skin and making your skin photosensitive - i.e. more prone to pigmentation (dark blotches). Use a toner and then moisturizer to balance the skin instead! There are also plenty of cream-based aftershave products that are much better equipped to soothe the sting of shaving.
Myth 2: Moisturiser is for girls.
Not the case at all. Both men’s and women’s skin is composed of the same matter, and we all age; therefore we all need to treat our skin to moisturiser every day. Men’s skin actually gets some pretty harsh treatment with daily shaving (well perhaps the weekly shave for some of you blokes). A good toner and moisturizer can actually soothe the skin after shaving, leaving the pores and skin moist, less red and irritated and very kissable. To really impress, use a lip balm too!
Myth 3: who needs exfoliants anyway?
Exfoliating is an essential for men’s skin. Firstly it means that your moisturizer is able to be absorbed deeper into your skin as it is not ‘sucked up’ by superficial dead skin cells. Exfoliation is also a key step in preventing ingrown hairs, it can assist in lifting the growth that is trapped beneath the skin’s surface; and because we are clearing away dead skin cells there is less surface build up on the skin to cause the ingrowns! You will also find that regular exfoliating will make your skin feel a lot smoother and give it a healthy glow.
Myth 4: I only need to wear sunscreen at the beach.
No no no! I get so many emails from people who have neglected their sun protection and now have dark blotchy patches of pigmentation. The Australian sun is particularly harsh; but in any climate, the sun’s rays are not only cancerous but speed up the ageing process and cause pigmentation. Every skin routine should at least involve a daily cleanse, moisturize, eye cream and sunblock on top! If this seems like too many steps, you can get a moisturiser and sunscreen in one, such as Ultraceuticals Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30+.
Myth 5: Cheap haircare, skincare and shaving products are just as good.
I am, for the most part, a believer that you get what you pay for and the proof is right there in the pudding - just read the ingredients listings and compare for yourself. Generally you will find that the cheap brands contain very basic synthetic ingredients. High quality skin care, shaving and hair care products will generally contain more active ingredients, botanical extracts and less irritating bases. You only get one body, so you may as well take good care of it
Myth 6: If I can’t see results in a week, it’s not working.
Unfortunately skin is not like the backyard- you can’t just fix it all in a few days like they do in "Backyard Blitz"! Those wrinkles took years to get there, so they ain't going nowhere in a week I’m afraid. I always recommend that clients stick with a product or skin program for an absolute minimum of three months to begin to see results. Cellular turnover takes 28 days for new skin cells to reach the skin’s surface, so we are certainly going to have to give our poor pressured skin some time to keep up with our demands. Good things come to those who wait, so be patient
Myth 7: Soap makes my skin feel squeaky-clean so it must be good.
Sorry boys - the facts will back me up on this one. The pH of our skin sits at 5.5 usually which means we have an acid pH. This "acid mantle" is essential for our skin’s ability to protect itself. Most major brands of soap researched had a pH of 9-10 making them very alkaline. This means that soap strips our skin’s protective barrier leaving it dry and exposed. A good cleanser will clean the skin just as well as soap does, without the drying effects - and generally with foaming and gel cleansers you get a two-in-one as you’ll find you’ll be able to shave with it too - Bargain!
Ok, so myths and misconceptions aside, the next question might be: How do I find man-friendly products? Well, we've got plenty! Here is a simple guide to the basic features of some of the lines we carry:
Aesop: A gender neutral range, easily shared in the bathroom! Simple brown glass packaging. This range covers everything from shampoos, lipcare to shaving products with the parsley seed antioxidant eye serum being a popular product.
Alpha H: Gender-neutral skin care range. The range contains a great sunscreen and products for all skin types. Simple and easy to use.
American Crew: A hair care focused range for men that includes great shaving and lip care products. Masculine packaging. Great sleek travel packs in simple black bags with shaving and hair products. Also have shampoo and conditioner for thinner hair.
Anatomicals: a simple quirky gender neutral range covering basic skin and bodycare. They have a fabulous breath spray called Snog Me Senseless.
Anthony Logistics: designed by men, for men. This range offers high quality, easy-to-use men’s skin care with great travel packs, shaving kits, razor burn products, lip bam and deodorant
Cellex-C: A gender neutral range with simple modern packaging. This range has fantastic vitamin C serums - good for those concerned with ageing.
Dr Hauschka: A gender neutral range with a botanical focus. Simple white packaging in user friendly tubes. Small cost effective sizes to purchase if you wish to try the mini sized product before purchasing the full size. The range covers everything from deodorant, skin, body, lipcare, shampoo, talc and bath essences.
MD Formulations: Gender neutral with simple neutral packaging. The range covers skin care, body care suncare and has a portion of the range specifically for men’s skincare. Some great products addressing specific skin concerns.
Nickel: A men’s range that covers simple skin care and shaving products. Masculine blue and silver packaging.
Ole Henriksen: A simple gender neutral range that covers skin and body care in modern funky packaging.
SkinCeuticals: A gender neutral range focused on vitamin C and B5 serums for anti aging and hydration. Also contains products for pigmentation. The serums are to be used in conjunction with your skin routine before moisturizing.
Ultraceuticals: A gender neutral range for skin, lips and body. Fragrance free with simple white and green packaging. Contains vitamin C, and retinol products for aging concerns as well and specific products for blemished skin.
Zirh: A compact range just for men - sleek masculine packaging, dealing with basic skin care and shaving needs.
A fragrance guide: Demeter is a range of quirky fragrances with names like ‘Dirt’ and ‘Leather’ and ‘New Zealand’ - they are gender neutral and are sure to make a statement.
Comptoir Sud Pacifique's Bois de Filao is a unique fragrance with earthy green notes that will ensure you don’t smell like every other bloke.
Zirh's eau de toilette is another great scent, citrusy and fresh initially and then dries down to a warm spicy finish.
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