facial for men

Facial Care for men is extremely important. 

It is totally necessary to incorporate some kind of male facial care routine to help keep your skin looking clear and healthy.

According to research, male skin is up to 20% thicker and harder than women skin. Male skin is also oilier, with larger exposed pores, a richer blood supply and more of inclination to break out in a sweat compared to female's skin.


WHEN TO GO FOR A FACIAL?

Not immediately beforehand. Shaving can leave your skin feeling tender and sore, so the day or evening before is more appropriate.

On the other hand, if you're having a facial, it's a good idea not to have too many days' growth of stubble when you go. The less hair there is to get in the way, the more easily and effectively the oils and lotions will be able to get to work on your skin.

Tell the therapist anything you can about your skin to help her choose appropriate products. As with any facial, your skin type is more important than your gender.

Lots of spas are now branding facials especially for men, giving them macho names such as Urban Express Facial or Man-time. However, they may well be similar to the women's facials, except with less flowery-scented oils and creams. 

Facials for men are really just a reinvention of the old barbershop steam and shave, so relax and let the luxury wash over you! If you have facial hair, that part of your face is not going to get much contact from the lotions, perhaps, but may well benefit from facial massage or steam treatment. Massage and heat help boost the flow of blood and lymph to the surface of your skin, and make your skin feel flushed, tingling and healthy

ADDITIONAL TIPS;

Apply Moisturizer Frequently

Most importantly, apply moisturizing lotion on you face regularly. Choose a lotion that is water or glycerine based, not alcohol based. You can choose a lotion by reading its ingredient on the back of the tube or bottle. The most prevalent ingredient is listed first.

Beauty tip of the day.

Keep pores clean. Even the best skin care ingredients won’t work well unless they’re applied to a clean face. Wash morning and night, and be sure to take off your makeup before you hit the gym.

Is There Such A Thing As Too Many Facials?

Yes! Unless you have oily skin that needs clearing up or you're doing a series that requires you to go for a professional treatment in every week or two, once a month is sufficient. You can sensitize your skin if you overdo it.

To maintain your healthy skin between professional treatments, try the basic at-home facial once a week, DIY facial.

How often you should get a facial depends on several factors - your skin type, skin condition, skin care goals, your budget, age, even where you live. On average, getting a professional facial once a month is ideal for someone who wants to take good care of their skin. That's because the skin is a living organ, and it takes about 30 days for the cells to move up from the dermis to the surface, or epidermis, where they flatten out, die and slough off.

DIY: FACIAL

This is the best way to take care of your skin at home. It is easy and 
and the time Required is 25-30 minutes. All you need is to Know your skin type and condition to get the right products for your skin.


Things you will need (based on skin type):

Gentle cleanser, exfoliating scrub, warm water and a towel, facial mask, basic moisturizer.

Procedure:

1.   Cleansing

Wash the face, neck and ears with a good facial cleanser to remove any grime or dirt. Don't forget to remove makeup with a makeup remover.

2.   Exfoliating

Using your fingers, rub a gentle exfoliating facial scrub in a circular motion on your face. Concentrate on the areas around your nose and forehead, work harder on the areas that tend to be "greasy." Rinse your face well since exfoliating scrubs tend to be drying.

3.   Steaming

There are several ways to steam your face. You can fill your bowl with warm water, dip a washcloth in and press to your face repeating 2-3 times or you can take it further by boiling water over the stove, then turning off the stove and putting your head over the water with a towel over your head, letting the steam seep into pores for a good 5 minutes.

4.   Mask

For oily skin, use a clay-based face mask. For dry skin, go for a hydrating gel or cream mask. Apply the mask, avoiding the areas around the eyes. Keep it on for 10-20 minutes (or, according to the directions on the product). Rinse completely.

5.   Moisturizing

       Smooth on a soothing, basic moisturizer over your face and neck.