Guy’s Grooming Guide: Skin Care

The Skin Care Basics That Make You Look Better

Taking care of your skin is the single most important thing you can do for your appearance. Sure, a sense of style helps, but the best clothing in the world cannot cover-up unsightly bumps and blemishes. Even if you think you are a skin care expert — and chances are you do not — this refresher course from the basic to the advanced will remind you of what you should be including in your skin care arsenal.

Face Wash
Twenty years ago, it was a miracle if men’s grooming including anything more than washing the face with a bar of soap. Unfortunately, using a simple soap is about as bad as doing nothing at all: It can leave your skin taut and thirsty. Instead, use a cleanser that strikes a delicate balance between tough and tender. Look for a fragrance-free gel face wash suitable for all skin types that is strong enough to cut through those overactive male sebaceous glands yet gentle enough to be used everyday. We recommend 2 very different products depending of your skin. If your skin is normal with oily tendencies, or under 35 use the Organic Facial Cleansing Gel from the Christian Acuña Australian collection. If you are over 40 or your skin, feel a bit dry, we recommend you to use the anti-ageing face repair from the same brand.

Face Scrub
A face wash is just the opening act for facial cleansing. Men’s skin is naturally thicker than women’s has larger pores that roll out the red carpet for nasty debris. A granular scrub should be used two to three times a week to exfoliate and dislodge dirt deep down. No one likes to look at bumps and blackheads, and scrubbing will help smooth your complexion for a clearer, cleaner appearance. It also softens the skin as a first step toward a less gruesome shaving experience. Try the 100% certified organic cream base Face Exfoliant with Jojoba beads and Argan powder from the Christian Acuña range.

Moisturiser
Even the mildest facial cleansers can leave your skin feeling just plain parched. And do not think you can cheat the system by using one fortified with a laundry list of special moisturising agents. The truth is that every guy, even ones with oily skin, needs to replenish the moisture content of their skin. Something as routine as showering or washing your face with hot water can open pores and allow valuable water to escape. A basic moisturiser with SPF will restore moisture, protect your skin from the sun, reduce razor burn, and even prevent against premature aging. What is the best for you? Feeling oily, try using a moisturiser for normal to oily skin with naturally occurring embedded SPF. Feeling dry or dehydrated, dull skin? Then try simply using a moisturiser for normal to dry skin. Christian Acuña Organic Skin Care for Men will help addressing any of your skin needs. If you want extra help or night nourishing treatment, nothing better that the Anti-Aging Face Repair Moisturiser from Christian Acuña. It is simply the miracle cream.

Eye Cream
Almost every man neglects to treat the skin around his eyes; the soft, thin layer of skin there is prone to developing fine lines, and it’s where men first start to show visible signs of aging. That is why everyone — even ‘twentysomethings’ without a care or wrinkle in the world — should be using something specially formulated for this fickle facial region. Try an eye cream with Q10 (a coenzyme used to fight fine lines) and swelling reducers like Kakadu plum and Sea Buckthorn extracts. We recommend the Anti-Ageing eye repair cream with the most amazing ‘phenomenon’ ingredients. Follow the link for further information. If you want a day treatment with a very lightweight to diminish puffiness and dark circle, try the Eye Revive Serum from our most trusted organic brand for men, Christian Acuña.

Clay Mask
Despite the air of mystique and femininity surrounding a clay mask, it can be an important part of a man’s skin care regimen. This is not an intense spa facial, but rather a quick 15-minute commitment once a week to deep clean your face. The clay removes dead skin and promotes cellular regeneration. It also unclogs pores while reducing excess oil and shine. Australian Organic Clays are the richest in nutritious minerals on the planet. We guaranty the very best clay mask for men coming from the Purifying Mask for Men at CA cosmetics.

Lip Balm
Like the skin around the eyes, lips also tend to get forgotten in a sea of sloughing and scrubbing. Skin on the lips is thin and lacks oil glands to regulate moisture content as well as melanin to shield the sun — this makes them particularly prone to dryness, burning and subsequent cracking and bleeding. All these problems can lead to occasional sores and the development of fine lines over time. With all the challenges here, it is a wonder how anyone arrives in lip-lock land; simply use a balm with SPF on a regular basis and you will be provided supple safety. The best lip Balm for men is the Lip Revive Treatment from Christian Acuña Organics, Men’s Cosmetics.

Shaving Gel
Shaving gel is the only way to get a razor close enough to wipe away a five o’clock shadow. But not all shaving gels are created equal. A cooling gel that develops into a thick lather is best for almost all skin types. Gel-based formulas tend to be denser and provide better cushion and glide for a pain-free shave. If your skin irritates easily, shave during or after a shower while pores are wide open. Also, learn to give your skin a few days rest between shaving sessions. Try the Shaving Gel from Christian Acuña, it is fully organic and the most amazing shaving experience you will have.

Aftershave
Aftershaves have come a long way from the burning alcohol-based concoctions splashed on by grandfather. Today’s post-shaving balms actually provide soothing relief. Most formulas use a hint of menthol to cool the skin, but if you’re prone to irritation, make sure to steer clear: Menthol can sometimes aggravate super sensitive skin. An aftershave should also have a light consistency for faster, more efficient absorption. Extras like aloe and vitamin E are also helpful to promote healing. Guess what is the best and most luxurious, effective aftershave? You have guested right; Christian Acuña Aftershave Gel will do wonders to your skin.

Scalp Scrub
The scalp is just skin covered — in most cases, at least partially — by hair. Yet, that small barrier of hair prevents men from ever dedicating the necessary time to clean it properly. The scalp excretes pore-clogging sebum just like the skin on the face and is likewise susceptible to the development of nasty blemishes. A scrubbing shampoo that exfoliates the scalp will prevent oil build-up and even protect against hair loss. We recommend to use the body scrub from the Christian Acuña brand to scrub your scalp and make your hair shine and strong. Do this once a week.

Body Wash and Shampoo
So much attention is given to the complex skin on your face that it’s easy to forget about the other 90% of your body — a bar soap won’t do here, either. A shower gel is both more effective and sanitary than a cracked, germ-laden bar of soap. Granular scrubs are also important to use (in place of a basic gel) one to two times a week for exfoliation and deep-cleaning. Go for one enriched with menthol or caffeine to leave your skin feeling fresh and tingly. We recommend the body exfoliant/a>from the anti-ageing line at CA cosmetics and the super versatile Shampoo & Body Wash from the same brand. Once you use them, you will never leave them.

more than skin deep
Skin care is a constant battle, but it doesn’t have to be all-out war. Armed with a stockpile of some key products and the knowledge of how to use them, you’ll be well on your way to a clean and clear victory.