Turning ‘grit' into 'slick'
Just book an appointment and treat your skin to the pampering it deserves! If you're up for a DIY facial at home, make sure you pick the right products.
This multi-step procedure is designed to nourish and regenerate the skin, creating the appearance of brighter, more youthful skin. A facial isn't limited to a single treatment. Facials for men have moved from spas to dermatologists' clinics. Nowadays, even laser facials and acupuncture are considered part of this category.
The key difference between a facial at a spa and one at a dermatologist's clinic is the impact. For short-term results, a spa facial is ideal. However, for long-lasting results, you should book your next facial with a dermatologist.
Don't worry; we won't ask you to empty your bank account. Ideally, facials for men should be done 4 to 6 times a year. In simpler terms, you can go every two months or during seasonal changes, which is the best time to prepare your skin for weather shifts. There are many types of facials for men that cater to different skin needs:
For short-term results, a spa facial is ideal. However, for long-lasting results, you should book your next facial with a dermatologist!
Acne Facial
The reduction of face acne is the main benefit of this form of facial. The therapy should help the skin equilibrium by reducing redness and inflammation. You can help avoid recurring outbreaks by using regular treatments.
Anti-aging Facial
Glycolic acid glow-ups, collagen cocktails, and hyaluronic acid magic are the secret ingredients in facials that bring back your skin's bounce and smooth out those pesky lines and wrinkles. Keep up with these fab facials, and your skin will stay looking youthful, supple, and oh-so-smooth!
Deep Cleansing Facial
Aside from having blemish-free skin, a Deep Cleansing Facial treatment has the added benefit of removing toxins, excess oil, dead skin cells, and debris from your skin, helping it feel and look fresher, thus giving you that youthful radiance.
Exfoliating Facial
Exfoliation is removing dry, dead skin cells from the skin's surface. It's one of the most crucial components of your everyday skincare routine, not just for your face but also for your body. Exfoliation can help with various skin issues and increase blood circulation, which helps you obtain healthy and radiant skin.
Oxygen Facial
The oxygen levels in our skin naturally decrease as we age (not that any of us are: wink), contributing to wrinkles and fine lines. This is where the oxygen facial comes in.
Get ready to turn back the clock with this amazing skin treatment! It works wonders by giving your face a fresh boost of oxygen, smoothing out wrinkles, and bringing back that youthful glow. Say hello to rejuvenated, radiant skin!
Neuromodulators (also known as Botox)
This neuromodulator (botulinum toxin type A) is injected beneath the surface of your skin and it works by temporarily paralyzing the facial muscles responsible for forehead and smile lines. Men typically only do neuromodulator injections on their foreheads and they’re not looking for total smoothness, just a softening of the deeper, more obvious creases. The procedure is quick and only mildly uncomfortable (the needle pinches) and you’ll see results within about a week that last up to six months.
Microdermabrasion
A non-invasive medical facial treatment, microdermabrasion polishes the skin and removes dead skin cells which leaves your skin soft and supple and stimulates your skin’s regeneration, making your new skin cells thicker and firmer. A low-risk procedure, microdermabrasion deeply exfoliates, minimizing scars, discoloration, fine lines, sun damage, blemishes, and enlarged pores while also giving the skin a youthful glow. Each treatment is about 30 minutes long, but you need multiple treatments to see results.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are your best bet for volume loss, which is responsible for making you look deflated, listless, worn, tired, and old. They restore fullness at the temples and beneath the eyes while also reducing facial folds and minimizing wrinkles. Dermal fillers are incredibly subtle and natural looking, plus they provide instant results.
Chemical Peels
Used to reduce acne scarring, sun damage, and uneven coloring, chemical peels offer men improved skin texture, a more even skin tone, reduced lines, and fewer age spots. A SkinCeuticals customized medical facial is great for exfoliation, collagen stimulation, and overall rejuvenation, leaving the skin smoother and fuller.
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)
A non-invasive, photo rejuvenation approach to correcting skin problems, this treatment uses infrared light to stimulate collagen production. Improving skin tone and surface imperfections due to aging, photodamage, vascular conditions, and acne scarring, IPL is particularly effective for redness and brown spots as well as for hair removal. For men, IPL is ideal for broken capillaries and rosacea.
From the August 2024 issue of FHM India.
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