Joel Schlessinger, MD

FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS ABOUTMEN’S SKIN CARE

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While some men are willing to follow a complicated regimen, we understand that most men want to keep it simple. The best way to handle skin care is to look at your specific concerns and find the perfect products to combat each problem.

Do men need a skin care regimen?

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Don’t be afraid to try different products! Phytomer, Sothys, Osmotics, B. Kamins, Jane Iredale, Guinot, PCA Skin, Murad and Neova Procyte are just a few brands LovelySkin carries that have products specifically designed for males.

Most of the major skin care lines like Obagi, SkinCeuticals and SkinMedica have products that can be used by both men and women.

Where should I start?

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Shaving incorrectly can be stressful for your skin. A good shaving gel or cream is important. Dr. Joel Schlessinger recommends The Art of Shaving Shaving Cream or Elemis Time for Men Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel.

Shaving

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Don’t forget the after shave! The right after shave can make all the difference when it comes to a good shave. Dr. Joel Schlessinger likes Sothys Homme Soothing After Shave Balm or Phytomer Homme Rasage Perfect Alcohol-Free Soothing Aftershave.

Shaving (continued)

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Those pesky post-shave razor bumps and ingrown hairs are often painful problems for men. For this, Dr. Joel Schlessinger likes PFB Vanish, Murad Man Razor Burn Rescue or Hovan’s Gold Medi Cream.

Razor bumps and ingrown hair

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Lets face it—acne is everyone’s worst enemy. You don’t have to suffer just because you’re a man. There are acne products for men, too! Dr. Joel Schlessinger recommends the Obagi CLENZIderm system and the SkinMedica Acne System.

Acne

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Men tend to be outside more for job-related activities. Too much sun exposure can be brutal for your skin. No matter how long you’re outside, sunscreen is a must. Dr. Joel Schlessinger likes EltaMD UV Shield SPF 45 and NIA24 Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.

Sun protection

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Dry skin hits hard, especially if you’re out in the sun all day. Be sure to pick a moisturizer that will keep your skin hydrated. Dr. Joel Schlessinger’s pick is CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion. For excessive dryness, try the FixMySkin balms with 1% hydrocortisone.

Dry skin

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Sometimes fighting chapped lips can seem like a never-ending battle. With the right lip balm, you can be victorious. Dr. Joel Schlessinger suggests Clark's Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Balm. For extremely chapped lips, try FixMySkin Lip Balm with 1% hydrocortisone.

Chapped lips

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From growth spurts to bulking up, stretch marks can be a real problem for men. Dr. Joel Schlessinger recommends Phytomer SeaTonic Stretch Mark Reduction Cream or Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy. But be warned – many stretch mark creams do have a fragrance, so be sure you like the smell before you buy!

Stretch marks

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Losing hair is a common concern for men, so we have just the thing to help you keep your beloved locks! Osmotics has several products specifically designed to target thinning hair. Dr. Joel Schlessinger likes the Osmotics FNS Revitalizing line.

Thinning hair

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Women aren’t the only ones who don’t want wrinkles! Lucky for you, there are several wrinkle treatments to keep you looking young, too. Dr. Joel Schlessinger’s favorites are Sothys Homme Age-Defying Active Care and Clark's Botanicals Smoothing Marine Cream.

Wrinkles

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Under eye circles can make you look like you haven’t slept in a week. No one wants to look like a zombie! Get rid of those dark circles with a good eye cream. Dr. Joel Schlessinger likes Obagi ElastiDerm Eye Treatment Cream and Teamine Eye Complex.

Dark circles

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Laser hair removal, SmartLipo (tumescent liposuction), fillers and Botox or other wrinkle relaxers are the most common cosmetic procedures that Dr. Joel Schlessinger performs on men. Microdermabrasion and various laser treatments, as well as Ultherapy, are also popular. Tattoo removal is one procedure that is more common in men than women in general, but as time goes on, tattoo removal is becoming popular in both men and women!

What are some common procedures for men?

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