Men's Skin Care

British men have taken a while to catch up in the European Market as far as grooming and cosmetic products are concerned. Some time ago, a survey in Germany showed that German men spent just as much as German women on skincare/cosmetics, whilst British men generally received skincare/ cosmetics as presents, and only bought shaving foam/hair gel when absolutely necessary for themselves. Today, things are moving forward, although, more slowly than the American and European markets.

First and foremost skin is skin. The physiological differences between males and females are not great enough to necessitate treating them differently.

All Collin treatments are suitable and beneficial for men, and usually, male skin responds quicker to treatments as little has been done to the skin, either to help or damage it. Also, when taking advice, men are much more likely to do as they are advised and follow it through with both courses of treatments and their retail products, ensuring even greater success.

Make no mistake, men are vain and do want to look their best for as long as possible whilst maintaining a devil may care attitude to the world in general.

Shaving and related problems treated with Collin

Men shave for the most part of their life so this area demands extra care:

Shaving, although removing dead skin cells, does actually damage good ones if harsh blades are used, but on the up-side, the facial movements when manoeuvring for the angles of the face, usually means good muscle tone, therefore more youthful looking for longer.

Products can make a huge difference to the impact on the damage done by shaving and has been proven to reduce the effects of in-growing hairs.

Best results are achieved when using a good regime and we at Collin recommend the following products:

Foaming Face Gel/Hydro Cleanser. (no need for shaving foam with these products, the silky texture when mixed with water ensures no razor drag) Make sure the client knows it is a cleanser for normal use as well.

Exfoliate twice per week choose from:

Radiance Treatment/ Purity Exfoliator

After Shave Balm has healing and repairing properties and has an immediate soothing effect. This should be applied to the shaved areas.

Hydra-Fluid for men is hydrating, oxygenating, decongesting and leaves a hydro-lipidic film on the skin. This should be applied on top of after shave balm and the rest of the skin in the morning and evening.

Male Grooming with Propil

Waxing :-

Male hair is very strong, making risk of breakage/in-growing hair greater.

The waxing of backs, chests, and hands has become very popular, and for greater results and benefits Propil should be a ‘must have’ rather than a choice.

By weakening the hair growth, we minimise the risk of breakage and in-growing hairs, but ultimately making waxing far less painful. Looking after the area with Propil Cream ensures the result, whilst keeping the skin in the optimum condition.

Hormonal male skin

Men, just the same as women, go through hormonal changes, just maybe not so severely as their drop in oestrogen isn’t so dramatic.

However, male skin still loses its immune defence mechanisms just the same, and the youth hormone DHEA diminish in the same way, so, keeping the skin strong and energised is important.

Patented Treatments to treat male skin should include:

The Collageny C Treatment, The Morpho-Skin Treatment, The 3D Youth Treatment and, for the ultimate in stress related ageing, Chromo-Science®. Home use products should be adjusted to your treatment plan.

When very sensitive, men’s skin can suffer equally with flushing skin in sudden changes of temperature, can be reactive to products and can suffer redness from alcohol, spicy foods etc.

Treated with The Calmo-Derm Collagen Treatment and, as homecare The Calmo-Derm Serum and Cream, the skin will be stronger and less reactive allowing you to move to other anti-ageing treatments.

Lastly, if you are wanting to look good for your holidays/ special occasions. Do remember you can choose Body Treatments and Hand and Foot treatments. The only one putting a limit on your treatments is you!