Gone are the days of bar soap being an acceptable form of ‘skincare’ for men over 30.

We get it, men love quick, simple, efficient, but with recent advancements in aesthetics and personal care, there are plenty of options that fit all three of those categories and give better results.

In honor of National Men’s Grooming Day, we put together a shortlist of self-care and grooming trends that men are trying (and loving) in 2020.

The HydraFacial

Getting a facial does not mean that you are spending an entire day at a spa in a robe with cucumbers over your eyes (although that does sound divine.)

With a HydraFacial, a totally customized treatment can be performed in under an hour and the results are instant!

What is a HydraFacial?
HydraFacial is a 3-step facial that cleanses, peels, exfoliates, extracts, fuses, and protects, all in one treatment. It uses a patented Vortex-Fusion delivery system to exfoliate, extract and hydrate skin, and, the spiral design delivers painless extractions.

What do men get a HydraFacial for?
The most common skin concerns we see in men are enlarged pores, acne, fine lines, texture, redness, and dryness. ALL of these issues can be remedied with HydraFacial, which is why our male clients rave about it.

Each treatment can be personalized to the client’s specific needs with add-ons like Dermaplaning, HydraFacial Boosters, and LED light treatments.

How often should men get facials?
In general, if you are beginning to seriously invest in your skin, getting one facial each month is what we recommend.

How much does a HydraFacial cost?
A signature HydraFacial at Lakeshore Skin + Body starts at $149.

Brotox

Saturdays are for the boys, and so is Botox! Over 7 million Botulinum treatments were performed on men in 2018 alone.

Although men tend to age slower than women (due to hormones, lifestyle, and other factors that we break down in this blog post) the physical signs of aging in the face are the same.

What is Brotox?
Brotox is a term used to describe Botox for men. Botox is a neuromodulator that we use at Lakeshore Skin + Body for men and women to relax the muscles of the face, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

It’s administered via targeted injection by a licensed medical professional after a thorough consultation, and the entire appointment takes 30 minutes or less, with zero downtime.

Where do men get Botox?
The most popular areas that men get Botox are in the corners of the eyes to treat or prevent crows feet, between the eyes to target frown lines (what we call “11’s”) and in the forehead to reduce deep creases. Men can also get Botox around the mouth to target laugh lines.

In some cases, Botox can also be used to treat migraines or excessive sweating in both men and women.

How long does Botox last in men?
Botox is definitely not a one-and-done kind of thing. When administered by an experienced aesthetic injector, the results can last anywhere from 3-6 months. We make it really easy at Lakeshore by scheduling maintenance Botox appointments for the entire year so our clients don’t have to think about it.

A no-fuss 3-step skincare routine for men

There is a reason that a lot of drugstore products are advertised as a 25-in-1 ultimate skin and body care — actually, there isn’t. It’s a lazy marketing tactic that has been used for years, and men everywhere are potentially damaging their skin with these ‘miracle’ products.

The three products every man over 30 needs in their skincare routine are a cleanser, exfoliator, and a daily SPF. There are products formulated for specific skin issues like adult acne, redness, sensitive skin, dryness and more, but for the guy ready to ditch and switch to a simple routine that works, here’s what we recommend.

You can purchase these in-person or via curbside pickup from our Downtown Marquette location or you can shop them online by clicking here.

 

 

So guys, are you ready to level-up in your grooming game?