The Hollywood Peel
I was intrigued to see why an ever-expanding group of California ‘A’-listers are raving about the new Hollywood Peel anti-ageing treatment. Otherwise known as the Carbon Laser Peel, the procedure promises to stimulate collagen production and to even out skin tone instantly, with zero post-treatment downtime. Read more

Dermal Fillers
The thought of going ’under the knife’ to get rid of wrinkles and add volume to the face seems quite frightening to many, however another and certainly less intensive option is dermal fillers. In the past decade alone, changes in advanced aesthetic skincare technology make it possible for men to undergo dermal filler treatments without detracting from their masculinity. Read more

Detox
If you are one of those people who bounce backwards and forwards between
chocolate and raw vegetables, or between a few glasses of prune juice
and half a bottle of red wine, you may wish to consider a fresh start
and a new routine. Detoxification is perhaps the best way to begin as it
will give your body an internal cleansing. Read more

Aphrodisiacs
The pursuit of passion is as old as the human race itself and the search
for ways to improve one's chances in love is almost as old. Ever since
Marc Antony first fed Cleopatra grapes, sensual foods, scents and
substances have been inextricably linked with romance. From the deadly
Spanish Fly to Casanova's personal favourite - the oyster, aphrodisiacs
have been used throughout the ages to heighten sexual pleasure. Read more

Laser Treatments for Men
As with many other areas of aestheic skincare, there has been a steady
increase in the last decade in the number of men undergoing laser
treatments. Attitudes have changed and men now feel comfortable about
taking advantage of the latest developments in laser technology, and why
not? Lasers are effective for unwanted hair; thread veins and rosacea;
skin rejuvenation and collagen stimulation; acne scars; and pigmentation
such as sun damage, age spots and freckles. Read more

Skincare Products for Men
Whether as a covert operation or a fully-styled glorious
display of brands, men buying skincare products
is now culturally accepted and considered as natural as buying razor
blades. In an ideal world, men should start looking after their skin
during their teens however for many, the battle with age and gravity
commences only when the mirror gives that not-so-subtle reminder that
its time to up the ante. Read more
Shaving
Shaving has come a long way since prehistoric man first
scraped a seashell across his cheeks. We have since left behind what was
once a glorious male tradition passed down from father to son; and
today’s high-tech shaving world is full of gadgets, gizmos, dull
disposable razors with cartridges containing a multitude of blades and
even electric razors that one can use in the shower! Read more
Why is everyone talking about Kale!
The quality of your skin is only as good as the quality of the food you eat! It’s therefore no wonder that Kale is currently the ’saveur du mois’ on all the best nutritional blogs. Aside from the fact that Kale is DELICIOUS, it’s also a nutritional supremo and known as one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet. It offers everything you need in a leafy green, and can help lower cholesterol and provide cancer protection. Read more
Skincare Treatments for Men
More and more men are taking their skincare seriously
however for some there still exists a stigma about investing in
professional treatments. Despite this, the number of men’s visits to
professional aesthetic clinics including the services of plastic
surgeons is steadily increasing and today’s hyper-connected and
ultra-sensitive man is more than ever aware of the advantages of having
great skin. Read more

By Paul Olavesen-Stabb
Paul Olavesen-Stabb has spent most of his adult life learning about skincare and trying the treatments and products available to men.
In addition to being a film producer, Paul is also a strategic business advisor to his family business Scandinavian Skincare Systems. He has for the past 21 years been involved in all aspects of skincare.
paul@scandinavianskincaresystems.com