amy: EXFOLIATE! If you want glowy, smooth, hydrated skin while minimizing the amount of blackheads, use our Green Envee Refine Polishing Scrub. To boost your results, add our Isdin Hyaluronic Moisturizer Cream to give your skin that glow!
rebecca: Hydrafacials are for everyone! A series done before the big day will make a noticeable difference.
darla: Yes, it is normal for a guy to get botox. Often men are afraid or embarrassed to get treatments for the face because they feel it isn’ t what“ guys” do. However, it is 2025 fellas! You deserve to look your best on your big day too!
cassie: Facials are okay and totally normal to help maintain a man’ s skin and control breakouts, blackhead and ingrown hairs. Also moisturizing is not going to break you out or make you oily. Just use an oil-free moisturizer- your skin will thank you!
rebecca: Pharmaceutical grade skin care works for men just like it works for women! A routine incorporating a high grade retinoid such as SkinBetter AlphaRet, Plated Exosomes and a hydrating moisturizer goes a long way in correcting your skin concerns. Products need to be started at least 6 weeks prior to the big day to see results. Remember guys- you only need 1 or 2 great products to see better skin.
darla: I recommend men use a good exfoliant daily and medical grade skin care. At Counter Negative, we carry 2 professional lines that can get the fellas on their way to a healthy looking glow. cassie: First- cleanse, something with salicylic acid works great for oily skin prone to blackheads and breakouts. Next- exfoliate, this helps with ingrown hairs in the beard area, as well as helping the skin ' s overall texture, reducing blackheads, breakouts and fine lines. Last- oil-free moisturizer. It’ s imperative our skin is hydrated for optimal health. Most men skip this step because they are worried they’ ll look greasy or break out. Just use a moisturizer that doesn’ t contain oil and you will be fine.
amy: Definitely our Primé Facial! A deep, refreshing cleansing that will leave you glowing! rebecca: RF( radiofrequency) microneedling is a great option for skin rejuvenation, this is due in part because RF treats multiple concerns at once, including sun damage, skin tightening and skin texture. A series of 3 can help you achieve the best results, however a lot can be accomplished with one treatment.
darla: Adding witch hazel and hydrocortisone cream to your skin if you have razor burn is great for gently cooling and calming the area.
rebecca: Cleanse the face and use a gentle exfoliating cream to prep the skin. Applying a warm, wet towel before shaving will help keep the hair soft, reduce inflammation, and ingrown hairs. Rinse with cool water after shaving to close the pores and soothe irritation. A spritz of Hydrinity Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist, kills bacteria while reducing post-shave redness.
cassie: Start prepping the skin prior to the wedding using simple skin care. Make sure to shave in the direction of hair growth.
amy: Before shaving use our Green Envee Refine Polishing Scrub to exfoliate the area, then after you shave, follow up with our Hydrinity Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist to calm inflammation, kill bacteria, and hydrate the area.
cassie: Ice for inflammation, and a spot treatment! I recommend Epionce’ s purifying spot treatment. It’ s my little secret weapon that packs a powerful punch for pop-up breakouts.
amy: DO NOT TOUCH IT!!! Our Alumier Calm-R Serum calms redness and irritation. Its natural ingredients help improve the appearance of blemishes and soothe the skin. darla: If the groom won ' t use a concealer, another option would be the mighty patch. It will cover the pimple and is medicated to help clear it up.
rebecca: A good brow waxing goes a long way! The groom will likely want a natural looking brow, so finding the right person for the job is key. Do not wait until the last minute to address the brows, this should be done at least a week ahead of time, as skin irritation can occur after waxing. darla: Big, thick brows are " in " and nothing you need to hide. But don ' t be afraid to clean them up a bit. You will still have those manly, strong features. cassie: You can get a brow wax and not have arched brows, unless of course that’ s what you want!
rebecca: Sofwave is a new treatment we offer that is FDA-cleared to treat and improve acne scars with NO downtime. It is an ultrasound based treatment applied to the skin and the results are amazing! The great part about this treatment is there is ZERO down time, you can return to life immediately following your treatment. Three treatments are recommended with best results around 3 months post-treatment, so plan ahead!
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SPILL THE TEA! WHAT ' S THE BEST SKIN GLOW-UP TIP EVERY GUY SHOULD KNOW, BUT IS AFRAID TO ASK?
amy: EXFOLIATE! If you want glowy, smooth, hydrated skin while minimizing the amount of blackheads, use our Green Envee Refine Polishing Scrub. To boost your results, add our Isdin Hyaluronic Moisturizer Cream to give your skin that glow!
rebecca: Hydrafacials are for everyone! A series done before the big day will make a noticeable difference.
darla: Yes, it is normal for a guy to get botox. Often men are afraid or embarrassed to get treatments for the face because they feel it isn’ t what“ guys” do. However, it is 2025 fellas! You deserve to look your best on your big day too!
cassie: Facials are okay and totally normal to help maintain a man’ s skin and control breakouts, blackhead and ingrown hairs. Also moisturizing is not going to break you out or make you oily. Just use an oil-free moisturizer- your skin will thank you!
DO YOU HAVE A SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR GUYS THAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND?
rebecca: Pharmaceutical grade skin care works for men just like it works for women! A routine incorporating a high grade retinoid such as SkinBetter AlphaRet, Plated Exosomes and a hydrating moisturizer goes a long way in correcting your skin concerns. Products need to be started at least 6 weeks prior to the big day to see results. Remember guys- you only need 1 or 2 great products to see better skin.
darla: I recommend men use a good exfoliant daily and medical grade skin care. At Counter Negative, we carry 2 professional lines that can get the fellas on their way to a healthy looking glow. cassie: First- cleanse, something with salicylic acid works great for oily skin prone to blackheads and breakouts. Next- exfoliate, this helps with ingrown hairs in the beard area, as well as helping the skin ' s overall texture, reducing blackheads, breakouts and fine lines. Last- oil-free moisturizer. It’ s imperative our skin is hydrated for optimal health. Most men skip this step because they are worried they’ ll look greasy or break out. Just use a moisturizer that doesn’ t contain oil and you will be fine.
WHAT IS THE ONE TREATMENT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND BEFORE THE WEDDING?
amy: Definitely our Primé Facial! A deep, refreshing cleansing that will leave you glowing! rebecca: RF( radiofrequency) microneedling is a great option for skin rejuvenation, this is due in part because RF treats multiple concerns at once, including sun damage, skin tightening and skin texture. A series of 3 can help you achieve the best results, however a lot can be accomplished with one treatment.
ANY TIPS FOR DEALING WITH RAZOR BURN, ESPECIALLY THE DAY OF THE WEDDING?
darla: Adding witch hazel and hydrocortisone cream to your skin if you have razor burn is great for gently cooling and calming the area.
rebecca: Cleanse the face and use a gentle exfoliating cream to prep the skin. Applying a warm, wet towel before shaving will help keep the hair soft, reduce inflammation, and ingrown hairs. Rinse with cool water after shaving to close the pores and soothe irritation. A spritz of Hydrinity Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist, kills bacteria while reducing post-shave redness.
cassie: Start prepping the skin prior to the wedding using simple skin care. Make sure to shave in the direction of hair growth.
amy: Before shaving use our Green Envee Refine Polishing Scrub to exfoliate the area, then after you shave, follow up with our Hydrinity Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist to calm inflammation, kill bacteria, and hydrate the area.
HELP! WEDDING DAY ACNE ATTACK – WHAT SHOULD HE DO?
cassie: Ice for inflammation, and a spot treatment! I recommend Epionce’ s purifying spot treatment. It’ s my little secret weapon that packs a powerful punch for pop-up breakouts.
amy: DO NOT TOUCH IT!!! Our Alumier Calm-R Serum calms redness and irritation. Its natural ingredients help improve the appearance of blemishes and soothe the skin. darla: If the groom won ' t use a concealer, another option would be the mighty patch. It will cover the pimple and is medicated to help clear it up.
ALRIGHTY FELLAS, TIME TO TALK ABOUT UNIBROWS!
rebecca: A good brow waxing goes a long way! The groom will likely want a natural looking brow, so finding the right person for the job is key. Do not wait until the last minute to address the brows, this should be done at least a week ahead of time, as skin irritation can occur after waxing. darla: Big, thick brows are " in " and nothing you need to hide. But don ' t be afraid to clean them up a bit. You will still have those manly, strong features. cassie: You can get a brow wax and not have arched brows, unless of course that’ s what you want!
WHAT ABOUT ACNE SCARRING, IS THERE ANYTHING HE CAN DO?
rebecca: Sofwave is a new treatment we offer that is FDA-cleared to treat and improve acne scars with NO downtime. It is an ultrasound based treatment applied to the skin and the results are amazing! The great part about this treatment is there is ZERO down time, you can return to life immediately following your treatment. Three treatments are recommended with best results around 3 months post-treatment, so plan ahead!