Whether this has occurred with age, or something you have been conscious of for many years, Face of Man now have the solution, so you can trim back the beard and show off your chiselled features with pride.

Say Goodbye To The Double Chin With The Ultraformer

Lift, tighten and sculpt your jawline for a more youthful look using The Ultraformer technology. A sharp jawline is a desired characteristic among many men, and excess skin or fat cells shouldn’t hold you back from looking and feeling your very best. The Ultraformer tightens up sagging skin around the jawline and targets the ever-stubborn double chin.

The best part? There is no invasive surgery or downtime required!

Peace out double chin!

Treating Men’s Jowls: What are they?

Jowls are especially common as we age. Though jowls are extremely cute on our squishy faced pets, jowls are less desirable on the modern man.  Jowls refer to the sagging below your cheeks and jawline.

Jowls generally come with age with the breakdown of collagen and elastin. After the age of 20, you produce 1% less collagen each year for the rest of your life. Loss of elasticity will create soft, sagging skin along your lower face. As they say (gravity is a b****). Other causes of jowls may include:

SUNLIGHT: Prolonged exposure to UV rays without protection is one of the quickest ways to break down the proteins your skin needs for elasticity and to stay looking young and sharp. With harsh UV rays attacking your already depleting collagen levels, your skin will lose its shape, structure and elasticity, faster.

SMOKING: Smoking takes a terrible toll on the skin’s health and appearance. Smokers’ skin ages at a much faster pace than non-smokers. Your skin cells receive less blood flow and oxygen when you smoke, tightening up your blood vessels. This damages collagen and elastin and will cause jowls and wrinkles.

POOR POSTURE: Today, it’s common to spend hours, upon hours a day staring down at your devices, or hunched over your laptops. Spending so much time practicing poor posture and always looking down at your screens can increase your chance of developing jowls.

Using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), the Ultraformer treatment has been dubbed the ‘non-surgical facelift’ for its tightening, lifting and sculpting capabilities.

The technology delivers concentrated waves of ultrasound into layers of the skin through heat. New collagen is formed, firming and tightening the skin. It can be used all along the jawline to target sagging skin and undefined contours.

The Double Chin: What is it?

Contrary to popular belief, a double chin is not always associated with weight gain. You absolutely do not need to be overweight to struggle with the stubborn double chin, in fact there are many contributing factors.

The area under your chin is called the submental area. Fat that resides in this region is known as submental fat. Submental fat deposits can lead to the formation of a double chin. Double chins are difficult to get rid of, even with a healthy diet and exercise routine.

GENETICS: It may be written in your DNA. Double chins are often associated with your genetic makeup. You may have noticed fat deposits under your chin as a teenager or recognise that your shape is beginning to resemble that of your relatives.

AGING: As we age, it is unavoidable, our skin starts to decrease in collagen production, leading to a loss in elasticity, skin becoming thinner and weaker, and making your skin lax. As your body produces less of collagen, men typically start to notice a sag under the chin, neck, or jaw. It may not necessarily be fat cells, but the illusion of a double chin due to sagging.

WEIGHT LOSS: If you have lost weight, your body tends to reshape itself, losing lax under the jaw. This can look like pockets of extra skin.

The Ultraformer ultrasound technology doesn’t only treat sagging skin but can also reach to deeper layers, targeting subcutaneous fat (the layer of fat beneath your skin). The Ultrasound energy essentially zaps the fat cells, and your body removes them naturally.

The Best Non-Surgical Treatment For Double Chins And Sculpting The Lower Face

Face of Man offers an advanced, revolutionary treatment designed to lift, tighten, and sculpt your lower face to a dreamy jawline and breakdown fat cells that cause the ever stubborn, ever undesirable double chin.

The Ultraformer is the best non-surgical treatment available, with no downtime or needles! If you have noticed that your once chiselled jawline is beginning to resemble that of your pet Bulldog, or a stubborn double chin has got you hiding behind a beard, we urge you to explore the Ultraformer as the answer to double chin or sagging skin woes.

 The Ultraformer is here to save the day!

Your Frequently Asked Questions about Ultraformer

The Ultraformer targets three layers of skin: the outer layer, the deeper dermis and the layer connecting the skin to muscular structures delivering waves of energy below the skin’s surface, targeting these dermis layers with thermal energy, stimulating collagen production and promoting a long-term and natural tightening effect. 

WILL IT HURT?

The level of discomfort will vary dependent on each individual’s tolerance. It is normal to experience a feeling like a mild sunburn that can last 1-2 hours after treatment is completed.

WHEN WILL I START TO SEE RESULTS?

The Ultraformer creates an immediate skin tightening effect. However, this treatment will gradually improve for weeks and months following. As the new collagen produces, it will enhance the skin’s structure and become more noticeable over time for up to 6 months.

WILL I BE A GOOD CANDIDATE?

We recommend this treatment for those with mild-moderate skin and soft tissue laxity, younger skin tends to respond better than older skin due to its natural healing capabilities.

To ensure you are a candidate, we recommend speaking with our expert team of Dermal Therapists.

Taking The Next Step

You no longer need to be conscious of a double chin, jowls, or a sagging neck.

The Ultraformer is here to sculpt your lower face into a sharp, sexy work of art and bring your back to your younger days! Book in for an Ultraformer treatment today at Face of Man!

To help you on your journey to fit and healthy skin, we have carefully designed SIX Supercharged Skin Bootcamps to get you those results. Think of Face of Man as your gym for skin. A six pack will not happen with one session nor will clear skin with one facial.

Face of Man welcomes six Supercharged Skin Bootcamps to our line-up – King of Skin. These intensive courses for your skin, mirror any workout regimen to tone, tighten, strengthen, and have your skin in the best shape of its life. King of Skin comprises of the ultimate six courses which include a combination of our most advanced and effective treatments to give you next level results.

Kind of like the gym, but with Scotch.

Skin is our largest organ, so you need to keep it fit and healthy. If you are looking to improve the fitness of your skin, King of Skin is first step towards immediate changes and lasting results.
Training begins now.

Meet the Supercharged Skin Bootcamps

STRENGTHEN SKIN

The Strengthen Skin Bootcamp is designed to build and strengthen your skin barrier. An impaired skin barrier is the root cause of many common skin concerns and rather than treat the concern, we’re focusing on the reason behind it. Your skin barrier is a shield that defends your skin against external conditions and free radicals. Think of your barrier like a shield – without one, you skin is exposed to pollutants that harm our skin. On the flip side, all the goodness our skin needs to thrive isn’t locked in as it’s supposed to be. Leading into the cooler months, it is essential to continually repair, build and strengthen your skin barrier for optimal skin functioning and health.

• 1 x RVR Kit
• 1 x Mirco Express
• 1 x Azyme
• 3 x LED Platinum

FUNCTIONAL SKIN

Have a big event to attend? A television appearance? Photoshoot? Or need the ultimate wedding day prep? Our Functional Skin bootcamp is the ultimate Bootcamp to whip your skin into shape, pronto. Nourish your skin with rich and restorative hydration, visibly minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and enjoy supple, radiant skin.

• 1 x RVR Kit
• 3 x HydraFacials
• 1 x LED Platinum

SKIN RECOVERY

If you were born and bred in Australia, it’s likely you’ve experienced sun damage. Exposure to harmful UV rays isn’t uncommon, especially for our Gents who spend days working in the sun or training outdoors. Prolonged exposure to UV Rays (especially without SPF) can result in premature ageing, sagging, hyperpigmentation and uneven skint one. Skin Recovery is an intensive, effective, and powerful bootcamp designed to eradicate sun damage, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation caused by years of sun exposure. The key workouts (Aka, treatments) in this Skin Recovery bootcamp also work to help minimising the appearance of enlarged pores. Enjoy Five steps toward complete skin renewal, even skin tone, and a visibly brighter, luminous appearance.

• 1 x RVR Kit
• 2 x Pico Toning/IPL/CB/DNT
• 2 x Peel
• 1 x HydraFacial

ENDURANCE SKIN

Experience acne or acne scarring? Endurance Skin bootcamp is designed to help minimise breakouts and effectively rid the skin of scarring so you can feel confident! Time to work on your endurance so your skin can go the distance without breakouts. Face of Man merges powerful advanced skin treatments to visibly minimise scarring on the face, reduce breakouts and target stubborn cystic acne.

• 1 x RVR Kit
• 3 x DNT
• 1x Pico TX
• 2 x Customised Peels
• Micro Platinum

THE SKIN FIT CHALLENGE

Who said you can’t turn back time? You can at Face of Man if you participate in The Skin Fit Challenge. Up for the challenge? The results will be worth it! The Skin Fit Challenge will work towards restoring skin back to its former glory, young, handsome, and fresh. Effectively reducing the signs of aging, breathing life into tired skin, and promoting an overall youthful, dazzling complexion. Age your wine, not your skin.

• 1 x RVR Kit
• 3 x DNT/CB/PICO/IPL
• 3 x Customised Peels
• 2 x HydraFacial Platinum
• 1 x LED Platinum

POWER SKIN

Chasing the ultimate skin transformation? Power Skin bootcamp includes our most POWERFUL treatments to help you achieve exactly that. Want your skin to feel like a million bucks? This robust line-up of advanced skin treatments work perfectly together to hydrate, brighten, repair, strengthen and tone. Targeting both function and appearance for instant and progressive results, you’ll experience skin clarity, optimal skin health, hydration, and youthful skin. Ready for results?

• 1 x LED Platinum
• 1 x Brightening Platinum
• 1 x Micro Platinum
• 1 x Hydra Platinum
• 1 x Ayzme Platinum
• 1 x CB/DNT
• 1 x Pico

Face of Man’s King of Skin experience is results driven. Each Skin Bootcamp combines our very best, most effective treatments bundled together with incredible savings to make fit and healthy skin easier than ever to achieve. Our team will assess your skin and guide you on the best Bootcamp to help you reach your skin goals.

Training starts now!

Learn More

To learn more, view our King of Skin Bootcamps!

]]> https://faceofman.com.au/ultraformer-has-arrived-at-face-of-man-the-non-surgical-lift-for-men/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:28:39 +0000 https://faceofman.com.au/?p=242137 A desire to turn back time or achieve definition around the face is not just reserved for women.

Ageing does not discriminate, and as we age there is very little we can do to diminish the appearance of those noticeable tell-tale signs. We can maintain a rigorous skincare routine to nourish our skin, but what about gravity?

If your jawline is not as chiselled as it once was or if you have been donning facial hair to mask jowls, a double chin or ‘turkey neck’ and the evidence of years gone by, it’s time to get acquainted with our latest treatment, Ultraformer. It’s time to restore your youthful appearance and your confidence.

Ultraformer, The Non-Surgical Lift for Men

Ultraformer is a revolutionary advanced treatment, designed to lift, tighten, and sculpt without the need for invasive surgeries.

This completely non-invasive face and neck lifting treatment for men uses MMFU technology (Micro and Macro Focused Ultrasound ). This treatment can completely define, contour, slim and sculpt your face, neck and body by targeting layers beneath.

Gone are the days of hiding behind your beard to cover a sagging jawline or double chin. In fact, this treatment can target more than the lower face and neck to restore elasticity and structure. Ultraformer can also be used on the face to target fine lines and wrinkles, the undereye area and nasolabial folds (the lines from your nose to corners of your lips). It helps to support the regeneration of collagen and elasticity to effectively diminish the signs of ageing while shaping and remodelling to achieve your desired look.

How Does Ultraformer Work?

Without affecting unintended areas or layers of tissue during treatment, MMFU-powered cartridges focus accurate beams of ultrasound energy into target areas of skin tissue for lifting and tightening the face, and subcutaneous fat layers to induce contractions and disposal of stubborn fat cells from the body – farewell, double chin!

The technology delivers waves of energy to just below the skin’s surface, targeting dermis layers with thermal energy. This safely heats up tissues, stimulating collagen production and promotes a long-term tightening effect. The firming and tightening results will continue to develop over time as the new collagen is produced, which will continue to progress for up to six months.

What to expect with this Non-Surgical Treatment?

Each Ultraformer Treatment will be tailored to treat your unique concerns and achieve your desired outcome. That said, each treatment will vary.

The length of the treatment will vary depending on what area is being treated. When scheduling in for a face and neck tightening and lift procedure, we ask that you allow for 45-60 minutes.

The treatment is non-invasive and requires minimal social downtime. Discomfort experienced throughout the treatment will vary based on each individual and their threshold though there is no lingering discomfort once the treatment is complete.

Immediately after treatment is completed, you should expect minor swelling and redness. Some clients have felt numb or tingling sensations, this is normal and will subside within a few hours. This treatment will ultimately give you that non-surgical facelift you’ve longed for without the needles and downtime, and you can return to your regular routine right away. You can even hit the pub for a pint on the way out!

Best use of the Ultraformer

• Skin tightening
• Sculpting jawline
• Face Contouring
• Non-Surgical Facelift
• Jowls
• Removing fat from double chin
• Anti-ageing
• Neck wrinkles
• Wrinkle reduction/Softening

We recommend this treatment to anyone
with soft tissue laxity, wrinkles, and sagging skin.

You no longer need to hide away under that comfort blanket beard of yours. The Ultraformer is here to form that sexy jawline and get back to glory days. Ultraformer is coming to Face of Man this month and will officially launch in May.

Learn More About Our Ultraformer Treatments

The Ultraformer is here to sculpt your lower face into a sharp, sexy work of art and bring your back to your younger days! Learn more.

Book in for an Ultraformer treatment today at Face of Man,

After a long year of twists, turns, a global pandemic, Karens and the closure of the local watering hole, we are pretty darn ready to let our hair down and make up for lost social time.

As we brace ourselves for pent up partying, bucket loads of beer and festive cheer (hello, rhym!) we need to do our duty by preparing our Face Of Man gents to ensure that throughout the fun and celebrations, the health and appearance of your skin is maintained.

A season of alcohol, late nights, shift in diet and SO-MUCH-HAM is a text-book recipe for skin-havoc. We have put together a guide to help you get through summer whilst looking and feeling your best! So, get yourself onto the Face of Man nice list by following these super easy steps! 

Invest in SPF (Please!)

Whilst you are spending the Christmas season celebrating poolside with an ice-cold drink in hand, or soaking up the sun at Bondi Beach, be sure that you are staying protected from the sun.

Prolonged sun exposure is the leading cause of premature ageing! UV rays attack the collagen which our body naturally produces, causing it to lose elasticity and sag like Santa’s sack. Exposure to elements can also drain the hydration from our skin leaving us feeling dehydrated, dry, and flaky.

If you did not know how SPF works, here is a little math equation to help you figure out when you should be reapplying your SPF or getting out of the sun. The number shown on SPF products refers to the extra length of time you will be protected from ultraviolet rays.

Here is how to figure out your SPF protection:

1. Figure out the time it takes for your skin to burn without SPF

2. Choose the SPF you want to use

3. Multiply your burn time by your SPF

4. The answer indicates how long you will be protected from UV rays until you will need to either reapply or get out of the Sun entirely.

Keep Up The Skincare

If there was ever a time to up the anti on your skincare routine, it is now!! With all that summer entails, prolonged sun exposure, late nights, binge drinking, and over-indulgence, consistency is key when it comes to your skincare routine.

A simple skincare routine that covers all the basics and will lead you on the path to clear and youthful skin should include a cleanser, exfoliator, serum, SPF, and a moisturiser. Some tips to note are to double cleanse daily and exfoliate throughout the week. Double cleansing will ensure that your skin is squeaky clean and clear from all dirt and oils from the day. This process requires using an oil-based cleanser first in order to break down all the nasties sitting in your pores. Following up with a water-based cleanser will wash away any excess debris on the face and ensure a deeper more thorough clean of your pores.

Now, exfoliation is a key step in your skincare regimen to maintaining a fresh and youthful glow. Exfoliating one a week will aid your skin’s natural cell turnover process by shedding any dead skin cells resting on the skins surface. Although, be sure not to over exfoliate as this can actually slow down cell regeneration and have the opposite effects. Now, we know this may seem like a lot to do every day but trust us that when you start seeing results you will become addicted!!

Hydration

We are going to keep it nice and simple here for you lads, one pint of beer + one pint of water!

That’s right! If you plan on drinking your body weight in booze, we beg you to follow up with your body weight in water.

Drinking your required water intake every day is crucial, and it becomes even more important at this time of year when celebrations are a weekly (sometimes nightly) occurrence. With all the Christmas and New Years events, it can be easy to forget something as simple as drinking water. Maintaining water intake will not only improve your body’s detoxification process but will ensure your skin remains clear, healthy, and hydrated.

Fight Tired Eyes

Endless celebrations and big nights out on the town may mean a disruption in your sleep pattern and thus, sleep deprivation. When this happens, your lack of sleep may be obvious on your skin, particularly under your eyes.

Dark circles are a common consequence of a lack of sleep, but why does it show under our eyes? Not getting enough sleep causes your skin to react by becoming dull and pale. This skin under our eyes is the thinnest skin on our entire body. This combination allows the blood vessels and dark tissue under your skin to show more clearly. Sleep deprivation can also at times cause fluid to build up beneath your eyes, which is why they might appear puffy.

Apart from ensuring you’re getting enough sleep, Serums specifically designed to treat under the eye are another way to improve dark circles. They contain ingredients that work to constrict the blood vessels which cause the dark shadows, diffusing light, and brightening pigmentation.

Gut Health

With indulging being a guarantee this silly season, please take into consideration the health of your gut. Significant changes to your diet can certainly take its toll on your inner health and in turn, your skin – afterall, your skin is the largest organ.

Overindulgence can cause inflammation on the gut which can show on the skin’s surface. When we increase alcohol intake and preservatives our body tries to get rid of it through the skin which is why we can get breakouts after a big night out.

Taking care of your gut health will ensure you can let loose at your celebrations without having to worry about the consequences wreaking havoc on your face. The Beauty Chef offer an extensive range of gut health products to ensure you are staying protected from within. Their products have been created with bio-fermented, probiotic wholefoods and elixirs to improve gut health, skin health and wellbeing. Visit Face Of Man to get yours and nourish your skin from within this holiday season.

It is as simple as that! Put the hard yards into your skincare routine this summer to ensure you go into the new year looking and feeling like your best self!

The countdown is officially on for the silly season and while Summer 2020 may look a little different this year, there is no reason why your skin should not be on its a-game. You have got family gatherings to attend, work dos to drink too much at and if the c-word plays nice, plenty of parties and good times ahead. So, listen up gents we have something that will ensure you are looking and feeling a million bucks.

Introducing the HydraFacial, three glorious steps to the most hydrated, freakin’ epic, amazeballs skin and do you want to know the best part? It takes just 30 minutes. So come in, experience a quenching like never before (sorry beer, we still love you) and treat your skin to the HydraFacial.

What Is The HydraFacial?

In short: The most incredible skin treatment available.

The HydraFacial is a revolutionary resurfacing treatment combining patented technology and advanced skin care to effectively cleanse, extract, and hydrate the skin. The gentle and non-invasive treatment works to improve the appearance and health of your skin whilst delivering a circa 1995 Mark Wahlberg complexion (now you are lying to yourself if you do not want that!).

The vortex technology combines vacuum machinery, water pressure and specially formulated serums to gently exfoliate and remove dirt, congestion, impurities, and dead cells while simultaneously delivering powerhouse ingredients that promote next level rejuvenation and hydration.

What’s Involved With a HydraFacial?

The HydraFacial is broken down into three simple, but effective steps.

CLEANSE + PEEL

The first step of the HydraFacial is to deeply cleanse the skin, washing away impurities on the skin’s surface and preparing it for the exfoliation. The water pressure works to clean while simultaneously break the bond of dead cells and gently resurfacing the skin revealing a fresh, new layer. At this stage, the pores are softened and ready for deep extraction.

EXTRACT + HYDRATE

This is easily the most satisfying step. Vacuum technology is then implemented to remove debris gently yet effectively from the skin and quite literally suck out impurities. The suction component of this treatment is completely painless.

Your Dermal Therapist will show you the dirt, grime, gunk and other nasties that were clogging up your pores at the end of your treatment. It is quite confronting to see what your skin was harbouring just below the surface despite regular maintenance and cleansing. Even intact blackheads can be seen in the waste-jar, which is low-key satisfying!

FUSE + PROTECT

Now it is time for the drenching of Serums.

Once your skin has been cleansed and exfoliated, extracted and soaked, your Therapist will drench your skin in specially formulated serums that will treat your skin. These can be personalised depending on your specific skin concern. This step seals in all the goodness, protecting the skin and locking in all the hydration.

What Results Will I Get? 

This treatment is great for all men! Results can improve a wide variety of skin concerns such as dry, oily, or uneven skin, fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, congested skin, large pores, blackheads, sensitive skin, skin texture and acne prone skin.

So, no man gets left behind!

• Dry Skin
• Fine Lines and Wrinkles
• Enlarged Pores
• Uneven Skin Tone and Texture
• Pimples and Acne Prone Skin
• Dark Spots

HydraFacial, but make it PLATINUM

For the man who likes to take it to next level, may we interest you in maximised results?

At Face Of Man, we’ve made a perfect treatment even better. Indulge in the complete Face Of Man experience and get results so good they’ll be double taking in George Street.

The HydraFacial Premium includes a face peel and LED light therapy in addition to the traditional HydraFacial treatment. Combining the OG treatment with the active ingredients of our Peels to suit your needs delivers more refined results to improve your specific skin concern.

The LED addition to the platinum treatment is the cherry on top an already perfect treatment. LED exposure immediately after freshly cleansed and revitalised skin makes your cells more receptive to the light frequencies and increases the effects. So, if the benefits did not already sound amazing, adding LED to the end of your HydraFacial increases collagen production and minimises the appearance of fine lines, scars, and pores.

There’s More?!

Did we mention that the HydraFacial is not limited to your face? With all the amazing benefits up for offer, why should your face get all the fun? For all the tradies or fitness enthusiasts out there, that struggle with body acne, come in for a consult to see how HydraFacial can help you. Just because you are a man, does not mean you have to tolerate bad skin!

This month is all about the HydraFacial and we have some incredible offers to share with you so that you can prep your face and bod ahead of Summer.  Summertime signifies the days where golden hour is every hour, so there really is no better time to get your skin looking it best! Contact Face of Man to speak to one of our Therapists and schedule your appointment.

Odds are when you hear the term ‘anti-aging’ you’re associating it with women and women’s products. But, let’s face it boys, concerns about aging aren’t limited to the fairer sex. From Dorian Grey to the fountain of youth maybe even a few of your mates, there are plenty of examples of men who would sell their soul to look just a little bit younger.

For most men, anti-aging isn’t a question stopping the clock or trying to look 25 again but rather a gradual battle to look younger, healthier and if we’re being honest a little less like our dad’s. From fine lines to sunspots, grey hair and losing definition in your jaw there are plenty of signs of aging that we wish we could erase.

Luckily, you can! Here are 5 easy tips to look instantly younger:

1. Use an SPF daily moisturiser

The skin is the body’s largest organ but chances are you’re neglecting it. Tired looking skin is one of the most tell-tale signs of aging but luckily the effects of age on your skin can be easily combatted by the use of a daily moisturiser.

Now brace yourself boys, but there are actually many different ‘types’ of skin.

• Normal skin with no dry, oily or irritated patches can handle most products.
• Dry skin can be red, flaky and itchy and desperately in need of moisturiser and are best suited to creams with aloe vera or other soothing ingredients.
• Oily skin tends to look or feel greasy or shiny. If you have oily skin you’ll want to invest in an oil-free moisturiser and start exfoliating to help clear excess oil and dirt.
• Combination skin is – you guessed it – a mixture of the above two options. It is typically the most common skin type and can benefit from lightweight moisturisers.
• Sensitive skin can react badly to harsh chemical-based products so, if you have sensitive skin, you’ll need to use products free from fragrances and dyes.

All skin types can benefit from a moisturiser that includes SPF providing defence from harsh UV rays that only increase the skins of aging.

2. Go to sleep (on your back!)

If you’re tired your skin will look tired too. So hit the sheets earlier and make sure you get a good eight hours at least a few nights a week – but do it on your back!

Sleeping on your side with your face making contact with the creases of the pillow can seriously contribute to a different type of creases: wrinkles. Added bonus? Sleeping on your back might also stop you snoring, which might stop your partner from throwing elbows all night long.

3. Bin the booze, binge on blueberries!

As much as we love a cheeky beer (or three), we’ve got to admit – alcohol is terrible for your skin. Alcohol dehydrates your body and skin, dilates your blood vessels making blemishes appear more prominent and the liver damage which can result from overindulging in alcohol AND caffeine speeds up the aging process.

If ditching caffeine and alcohol means cutting out half your diet, never fear. There are some foods you can eat that actually improve your skin. You’ll want to stock up on antioxidant-rich foods. Which? Pick your poison: blueberries, mangoes, lean meats, whole grains and many more.

4. Wash your face after you work out

Even if you wash your face in the shower, you might be skipping out on washing your face at the gym. The most important time to wash your face is actually after you’ve worked up a sweat. If you’re not washing your face after you exercise you are essentially leaving huge amounts of sweat and bacteria sitting on your face leading to a major increase in breakouts, blemishes and signs of aging.

5. Don’t be afraid of Professional Treatment

By far the most effective way to combat existing signs of aging is minor cosmetic procedures like fillers or ‘brotox’. With age, your skin loses elasticity and becomes prone to wrinkles. Anti-aging injections freezes the muscles, reducing (or erasing) the appearance of wrinkles with minimal upkeep and great results lasting 3 to 6 months. Dermal fillers can also be used to ‘fill in’ deep lines and wrinkles by plumping the skin.

While you might think these cosmetic procedures are just for women, an increasing number of men are turning to injections and fillers after being won over by their stellar results. In fact, a number of well-known male celebrities including Steven Tyler, Simon Cowell and Gordon Ramsey have admitted to using ‘brotox’ and fillers to maintain their youthful good looks.

To find out more about what anti-aging treatments may be right for you, visit our friendly skin technicians for professional advice at Sydney’s premier men’s grooming salon.

Once the province of metrosexuals or professional athletes, manscaping – or waxing of body hair – has moved into the mainstream.

Whether it’s for a significant other, taking a gym routine up a notch or simply wanting a personal tidy-up, an increasing number of men are taking part in the odd bout of manscaping.

Here, we will debunk some of the myths surrounding men’s grooming and how the average man can benefit from it.

Manscaping: Why all the fuss?

The push behind the growth in men’s grooming has a lot to do with lifestyle. Living in Australia, we’re blessed with a temperate climate that encourages outdoor activities.

However, a lot of men aren’t confident taking their shirts off in public thanks to excessive body hair. Manscaping helps them feel more comfortable with their bodies.

Another reason is that it helps show off results from the gym. Muscle definition, and development, is easier to see when the hair is removed. A lot of personal trainers trim or wax so they can monitor their results.

Aesthetics aside, manscaping also has some hygiene benefits. Removing excess hair aids in preventing body odour, can help reduce skin problems such as acne, and help prevent chaffing.

Continuous waxing also encourages the hair to grow back finer. While hair is inevitably still going to grow (only laser treatment stops it altogether), waxing reduces regrowth to one hair per follicle. This means the procedure is subsequently easier – and less painful – after each time.

What does it involve?

Waxing is relatively painless and requires little preparation, although if the hair is particularly long it’s typically clippered it before hand.

Once the wax is removed, an after-wax oil is applied to help break down any remaining wax. The best after-wax lotion is one infused with tea tree because tea tree is an antibacterial and helps prevent infected hair follicles or breakouts occurring.

What happens afterwards?

It’s important to avoid the gym, a sauna or swimming in chlorine for at least 24 hours after a waxing treatment. Because waxing opens the hair follicle, sweat and chlorine can irritate the skin. A tea tree-based wash helps to fight breakouts. 

After about three to four days, you should begin exfoliating. As hairs are finer after waxing, they find it harder to come through the skin, and so removing dead skin will help prevent in-grown hairs.

The next step

Face of Man offers a wide variety of essential grooming services, including waxing. Book in for a consultation or treatment today.

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