Aesthetic Man Blog

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