Skin Care Treatmens for Men

Skin care is not just for women.  Men who want to look their very best, retain their youthful appearance need to take care of their skin too.   Men's skin is different and therefore the way men need to take care of their skin also differs.

Use A Quality Sunscreen

The most important aspect of men's skin care is the regular use of a quality sunscreen, with an SPF factor of at least SPF30.  This is a preventative measure that will defer signs of aging, and prevent skin cancer.

Exfoliate Your Skin Regularly

Exfoliation or skin cell turn over for men is achieved daily for those guys who shave their face regularly.  For those that do not shave, a good skin care cleanser twice a day is a must.  If you tend to have acne break outs or suffer from dry flaky skin, adding an exfoliator or enzyme peel each week will help most men.  Use a daily moisturizer after shaving or after an exfoliating treatment followed by sunscreen if you're going to be outdoors.  

Shaving

A good tip to remember for guys who shave is to use non-moisturizing acne cleanser with 2% Salycilic acid before shaving.  The cleanser will remove oil from the whiskers and make shaving much more smooth.  Oil on beard whiskers will cause the hair to be the same strength as copper wire strands, and it will dull the razor, causing an uneven shave and razor bumps.  Preventing razor bumps is also possible with Laser Hair Removal.  Laser Hair Removal thins out or eliminates hair altogether.   For guys who suffer from unwanted back hair, ingrowns and unsightly acne on their back, Laser Hair Removal is a permanent way to get rid of the problem for good.  If you are not a good candidate for Laser Hair Removal, we also offer waxing.  Waxing is not a permanent solution, but it does offer a convenient way to stay hair-free for several weeks at a time.  We offer full body Laser Hair Removal and Waxing services for men.

Maintainting Your Complexion

If you are the "outdoor" type, over time you will certainly develop brown or red spots from photodamage (exposure to UV rays).  If you would like to even out your complexion, please give us a call for a free evaluation.  We have several options available for men in this regard (see our PhotoGenesis page), including topical formulations and laser treatments.  Avoid tanning -- this is the fastest way to age your skin.  Getting a bit of sunshine is actually good for you, if you limit exposure to about 15 minutes per day.  Exposure to the sun increases Vitamin D levels, improves mood, improves the body's ability to metabolize nutrients, and many other benefits.  However, exposure to tanning beds on a regular basis long-term is asking for trouble. Use of tanning beds has been show to increase skin cancer rates, especially in young adults at an alarming rate. 

Stay in Shape

A proper diet and exercise is essential for your overall well-being.  If you need a bit of help, consider our SMARTLIPO Laser Liposuction.