Guys & pimples

This is probably the last thing you want to hear, but men tend to suffer from pimples more than women do! So, this page has been created specifically with you in mind…..

Embarrassed about buying pimple treatments?

Our website is embarrassment free! We know how awkward and uncomfortable it can be visiting the beauty section of your local chemist or supermarket, or the beauty therapist for a series of expensive treatments. That’s why our online ordering system is confidential and virtually anonymous! Plus, all our parcels are sent in a courier bag and plain cardboard box, so no one will ever know what you have purchased. Ordering online means you can get quality products for problem skin without any hassle or embarrassment.

Summer

In the summer, men’s skin becomes oilier because its moisture content rises with the humidity. Men’s skin is 20 percent oilier than women’s and has significantly larger pores. This means you need to take more care of your skin during those hot and hazy months.

Camouflaging spots

Women are blessed with several options for masking their spots and acne scars, men however do not share the same luxury! Concealers and foundations are not really an option for men…..but if this could be an option for you, how about sporting the unshaven look?

The semi shaved look is considered quite masculine and it has the benefit of hiding blemishes and scars. And, you can even use a little concealer to cover red spots, combined with the ‘unshaven look’, no one will ever know!

Ingrown hairs

Clear & confident may help minimize your ingrown hairs. Whilst using clear & confident try to shave as little as possible but if you must, shave only very lightly and avoid shaving any open wounds or scabs.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is just a fancy name for the acne-like breakouts commonly called “shaving bumps.” As hairs begin to grow back after shaving, waxing or plucking, they get trapped inside the follicle and cause irritation and swelling. Not everyone gets shaving bumps; people with curly hair are more susceptible, but anyone can take steps to prevent them.

Shaving correctly

The wet shave….

1. Warm it up
   Before you begin shaving, prep the area with warm water. The hydration makes your skin more pliable; the heat will dilate your blood vessels, bringing blood flow to the area. Some people find that shaving in the shower brings better results. Cover your face with shaving cream and rub it in.
   
   
2. Razors
   If you are prone to ingrown hairs use a razor that carries blades with a single cutting edge. Why single? Double-and triple-edged blades lift the hair out of the follicle for a shave that is actually below the epidermis. As part of the skin’s natural healing process, the epidermis grows over the opening of the follicle. Then, as the hair grows back, it has to fight to get out of the closed follicle — causing an inflammatory response. Make sure your blades are sharp, blunt blades will do more harm than good.
   
   
3. Go with the grain
   The closer your shave, the more likely you are to get shaving bumps. So try to get into the habit of shaving with the grain — for both men and women, this usually means shaving down rather than up. This will cut down on irritation and may help with nicks and cuts, too.
   
   
4. And you’re ready..
   Do not pull your skin to flatten it, this will only cause damage to your skin. Instead, let the razor glide over the contours of your skin using only one hand.
   
   
5. Cleaning up
   Rinse your razor between strokes, otherwise you will end up with an uneven shave.
   
   
6. Apply aftershave
   Finally apply an aftershave moisturizing cream

Ideas?

If you have any great ideas or tips for dealing with spots or blemishes then please contact us, we would love to share them with other male sufferers.

To order clear & confident click here or phone 0800 235 236