Today, the modern man is increasingly aware of his skin and is seeking out sophisticated solutions to address his unique concerns. Men’s grooming game is expanding. Ride on this way and give your male clients a MAN-gnificent makeover with StyleSpeak’s round-up of the latest trends and treatments in the male grooming space offered in salons and skin clinics.
Facials – A Gateway to Better Skin
Men’s skin faces unique challenges, from excessive oil production and ingrown hair to the effects of sun exposure and environmental stressors. Facials offer a customized approach to address these concerns. Much like women, the male skin is divided into normal, combination, oil, and dry, and facials are tailored as per the skin type.
For instance, Deep Cleansing Facials are perfect for oily skin, focusing on removing excess oil and impurities, minimising the appearance of pores, and combating breakouts. Hydrating Facials are for those with dry or dehydrated skin, infusing moisture back into the skin, leaving it feeling plump, supple, and refreshed. For men looking to reverse the time machine, there are many Anti-ageing Facials that target fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness, making the skin look younger and more revitalized. Calming Facials are the go-to mantra for sensitive skin that breaks out easily and causes redness and irritation.
Beard Facials involve a deep cleanse, exfoliation, and applying hydrating oils and balms formulated explicitly for facial hair. This luxurious treatment leaves the beard softer, healthier, and more manageable while improving the overall health of the underlying skin.
Chemical Peels – Exfoliation with Impact
Chemical peels are ideal for men with razor bumps, acne, blemishes, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and UV radiation damage. These peels are great for evening out the skin tone, too. Chemical peels are also suggested based on skin type.
Salicylic acid peels are a popular choice for oily and acne-prone skin as salicylic acid penetrates deep into the pores to unclog them and reduce inflammation. Glycolic acid peels work wonders for aging skin; exfoliating the top layer of skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture, reducing fine lines, and wrinkles. For those suffering from hyperpigmentation, Lactic acid peel works well. It is gentle yet effective for treating mild hyperpigmentation, such as sun and age spots. Jessner’s peel is another trending chemical peel suited for men with deep pigmentation issues. It combines salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol, making them more potent for addressing this problem. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels are an excellent option for those with dull and lifeless skin. They offer a deeper level of exfoliation, improving skin texture, reducing fine lines, and addressing mild scarring.
The Anti-Aging Arsena
Many other targeted treatments tackle aging skin and the associated skin concerns like wrinkles, sagging skin, and loss of firmness.
Microneedling
This minimally invasive procedure involves creating tiny punctures into the skin with fine needles. This triggers the body’s natural wound-healing response, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Laser Therapy
- Fractional lasers: These lasers create microscopic holes in the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture and tone. They can effectively treat wrinkles, scars, and age spots.
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light): This technology targets pigmented lesions, reducing the appearance of age spots, sun damage, and redness.
Mesotherapy
This minimally invasive technique used by dermatologists involves injecting small amounts of a customised cocktail of vitamins, minerals, hyaluronic acid, and other beneficial substances directly into the middle layer of the skin (the mesoderm). This targeted delivery stimulates collagen and elastin production, offering various anti-aging benefits for men.
Ultherapy
Men usually show the first signs of aging around the eyes and neck. Ultherapy is an excellent non-invasive procedure that uses focused ultrasound energy to lift and tighten sagging skin. It’s FDA-cleared for treating the brow, neck, and décolleté, making it a popular option for men seeking to address age-related skin laxity. Besides this, Radio frequency or microcurrent can also be used to make the skin taut.
The Bottom Line
Skincare and treatments are no longer restricted only to women. Men, too, want healthy and well-groomed skin, and they are ready for a skincare revolution.
