"The first time I used DermaSponge I saw incredible results. I can't wait for my next treatment. I have always had "pock" marks associated with acne scarring and my confidence was much lower than it should be. I am the lead singer in a band and am a good looking man to most people, except myself, (you are your own worst critic). With the first use I am happy to say that is starting to change. Thanks for a great product with such an affordable price! " - Jim P 22/11/03 |
A younger, healthier appearance is just as important to a man as it is to a woman. All skin has a top layer of dead, dry, damaged skin cells. However, since women tend to take better care of their skin, a man's skin is even more prone to ageing, wrinkles, fine lines and sun damage.
Men's faces must also endure more daily stress - mostly from shaving. Shaving creams, pre-shave and after-shave products contain irritating ingredients like alcohol, menthol, mint, potassium or sodium hydroxide, and camphor. Pre-shaves, for example, are designed to irritate the skin, making hair follicles and skin swell to force the hair up and away from the skin for a closer shave. Unfortunately, the resulting swelling and irritation damages the skin and can actually make it harder for the stubble to find its way back out. When hair begins to grow, before the swelling is reduced, ingrown hairs can result.
Most skin care products are designed for women, are too frilly for a man's taste, and probably don't have much effect on a man's thicker, tougher skin.
DermaSponge professional microdermabrasion systems work for men, too! Now men can also rejuvenate wrinkled, ageing and sun-damaged skin etc. And if you don't have the patience for a typical skin care regime, DermaSponge is really great - it takes only 1 to 3 minutes every 2 weeks for between 6-10 treatments.
Until now, men with sun damage, wrinkles, acne scars and other blemishes just had to live with it or make excuses - like "that grizzled, tough look is more masculine." But the new reality is that we live in a youth-oriented culture. Today, grizzled and tough is just - old! Younger, healthy-looking masculinity is the "in" look!
And with DermaSponge, a younger and healthier appearance is just a few minutes away!
Shaving Tips for Men
To soften your beard and open your pores, shave either in the shower or just after getting out, before the steam escapes from the bathroom. Use a good shaving cream that contains skin-soothing ingredients. Don't dry shave, which increases skin irritation.
Don't use regular soap to lather for shaving - it dries out your skin. Keep your face as wet as possible by using a badger hair brush and working the shaving cream thoroughly into your face. Shave with the grain (down) of your facial hair rather than against the grain (up) to avoid irritation and ingrown hairs. Don't repeat strokes.
If you get ingrown hairs or razor bumps after shaving, you may discover that double edge safety razors are a better choice than multi-blade razors.
Skin Care Reminders
Remember, sun damage leads to brown spots which can develop into serious skin disease for both men and women. Too much sun can also exaggerate and thicken fine lines. Use an SPF 15 sun screen or higher on all exposed skin, especially after a microdermabrasion treatment. Staying in good shape generally improves your skin, too. Exercise promotes capillary function which decreases premature ageing. It also increases the oxygen going to your tissues and helps keep your skin looking young.Eat right. Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet - they contain important vitamins and minerals, as well as essential antioxidants that protect your skin from free-radical damage. Include plenty of essential fatty acids in your diet or use supplementation. Avoid too much alcohol, coffee, smoking, fatigue and stress. These factors lead to premature ageing and decrease facial circulation making you look older.
