MEN'S ULTIMATE GROOMING GUIDE

Fast track your way to a healthy complexion with this grooming routine These days, more and more men are scrapping a simple soap and water skincare routine for grooming products that actually get results. Going the extra mile, and using hard-working formulas can keep your complexion appearing healthy, and prevent you from looking like an old catcher’s mitt in your later years. What initially might seem like a lengthy and daunting process; becomes a simple second nature routine in no time.

FACIAL WASH

First off, get your hands on a deep cleansing facial wash, preferably something like Clinique Skin supplies For Men: Facial Scrub. Begin by splashing some water on your face to create a ready base. Squeeze some facial scrub out onto your hand, about the size of a twenty-cent coin, and apply to face, massaging to lather in a circular motion. For a superior clean, apply the facial wash with the Menscience Face Buff Brush which gets rid of dirt and grime and lift up hairs to prep your skin for a close shave, if required. Follow this by rinsing off the formula with lukewarm water, until your face is completely clean.

LIP EXFOLIATOR & LIP BALM

After you have dried off by patting a towel gently across your face, reach for Fresh Sugar Lip Polish Skincare and massage a small amount gently on your lips. This will get rid of any built up dry skin, leaving your lips smooth. Follow this up by applying one of the hydrating balms from the Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm range to condition your lips. They come in a variety of natural scents, from lemon to mint, and are all fragrance and colourant free. They also maintain your lips' natural look by holding shine at bay.

MOISTURISER

A good quality moisturiser will bring back the softness and life to your face. Kyoku Facial Moisturiser SPF 15 is highly re

commended for all skin types. It contains natural ingredients such as bamboo to minimise wrinkles while the avocado oil acts to make the skin soft and supple. The scent is pleasing and masculine, striking a balance between being citrusy and subtly oriental. Squeeze a small amount onto the tips of the index and middle fingers and apply to face, ensuring you rub evenly in a circular motion. You should notice a difference to your skin almost immediately.

EYE CREAM

Late nights and lack of sleep can leave you with bags under your eyes. Whatever the situation, no one wants to look drained all day long. Fortunately you don't have to, thanks to the range of eye treatments available today. Ella Baché's Maximum Anti-Fatigue Roll-On Eye Gel comes in a sleek roll on stick with a cooling rollerball, which by far provides the most convenient method of application. Gently roll the product under your eyes, then tap any residue in with your fingers. Doing this daily will dramatically diminish the appearance of dullness around the eye area, leaving you looking more energetic throughout the day.

CONCEALER & ANTI-BLEMISH

If you have any blemishes, redness, or mild scarring on your face that you wish to hide, you can finish off your regime with Tom Ford For Men Concealer. Apply a small amount to the problem area and gently tap it in with your fingers until the formula is fully blended.

If you feel that your skin is not looking its finest and you want it appearing healthier, you may discover some real benefit in following a daily skincare regime as detailed above. Keep an eye out for antioxidant-rich ingredients, to ensure that your skin is receiving only the highest level of conditioning. After all, looking good is more than dressing well.