The largest organ in the body for both men and women is your skin! So guys, don’t let the stigma surrounding skincare and treatments leave you with acne, dry skin or sunspots. Trust us when we say skincare isn’t just for the ladies! Men, in general, ignore signs of common skin concerns, but let us take the stress out of skin with our guide to common skin concerns & treatments.

Top Skin Concerns in Men

Even men struggle with skin concerns and it is important they become aware of their skin health and how to improve it before it worsens with time or age. We have curated the top 4 skin concerns in men and what they mean.

1. Sun Spots & Pigmentation

Men on average spend more time outdoors than women, making you more likely to develop sun spots or pigmentation. Both sunspots and pigmentation are caused by the UV rays stimulating more melanin in the skin, these are the cells that create pigment in our skin and hair and this overstimulation is what leads to pigmentation and sunspots. The first step in addressing sun damage is to use daily sunscreen, rain hale or shine!

2. Rough or dry skin

Our skin cell cycle typically takes 28 days, once the skin cells are dead and make their way to the top layer of our skin they naturally flake off. However, as we age this process slows down. The dry and rough skin you are experiencing is most likely due to an accumulation of dead skin cells, this is when using an exfoliator 2-3 times a week will be your best friend!

3. Acne

Even if you are an adult, you can still experience acne problems, especially if you do not always groom your facial hair. Acne breakouts happen when your skin accumulates dirt, oil, sweat and even bacteria and builds up over time.

4. Fine lines & Wrinkles

Wrinkles are formed due to loss of collagen and elastin as well as repetitive muscle movement. For every year after we turn 30, we lose 1% of collagen and elastin. This causes the epidermis to thin and we start to see fine lines & wrinkles. UV exposure also prematurely breaks down collagen & elastin resulting in more fine lines & wrinkles. SPF is the number 1 anti-ageing product, daily use along with some stronger skin treatments will have you looking 30 again in no time!

Skin Treatments for Men

To target the skin concerns above, you can try the following skin treatments which can be used by men as well.

1. Skin Needling

One of the most popular skin treatments around the world, Skin Needling involves using the Dermapen 4, a device with a 16 needle cartridge creating 1,920 micro-channels in one second. This triggers a wound healing response and stimulates collagen and elastin.  This is ideal for improving:

• Fine lines & wrinkles
• Acne scarring
• Sunspots & pigmentation
• Enlarged pores

2. Microdermabrasion

Here at Skin Deep Cosmetic Clinic, we have a number of different Microdermabrasion, they all work by gliding a small rough tip with suction across the skin to suck up dead skin cells, dirt and debris. This treatment is perfect for:

• Rough & dry skin
• Acne
• Uneven skin tone & texture

3. Chemical Peels

There a number of different peels we offer at Skin Deep, while they all work slightly differently the bases of resurfacing the skin is the same. Depending on your skin concerns and goals we handpick the perfect peel for your skin. Chemical Peels can improve:

• Acne
• Sun Spots & Pigmentation
• Fine lines & Wrinkles

Swap out your Supermarket Products

Did you know that a man’s skin is 25% thicker than a women’s? Men also have more pores and of course, more facial hair. This means that supermarket products just simply aren’t strong enough to improve your skin. If you’re looking for serious skincare, at Skin Deep Cosmetic Clinic we recommend Allmedic, an active skincare range suitable for all skin types without the huge price tag.

We recommend starting with the basics and not overcomplicating your skincare routine. A perfect starting base is the Allmedic Non-Soap Face & Body Cleanser, this is used morning and night to cleanse the skin from dirt and debris. Following from your cleanser the Allmedic Complete Repair Serum is a one-stop-shop, packed with antioxidants and active ingredients you will have smooth and even skin in no time. Here at Skin Deep we absolutely adore the Allmedic Skin Repair, it is the perfect exfoliator while also nourishing and hydrating your skin cells, this can be used every night. Of course, you can’t forget your SPF! The Allmedic 50+ SPF Face & Body Sunscreen provides protection from UVA & UVB while also being gentle enough for all skin types.

It’s absolutely normal for men to experience the same skin concerns as women and there are numerous skin treatments available to target these problems. At Skin Deep Cosmetic Clinic, we can help you deal with your skin conditions so you can feel confident and youthful. Book in your free consultation now!