To navigate skin care so you get what you really need, take a machete to all the gender renderings and “differentiating” packaging. Look for products that address your skin concerns, period.
While there are conditions that afflict only men such as diseases of the genitals (obviously) or facial shaving woes, a good acne treatment should work on your acne and your sister’s (unless hers is from a hormonal condition specific to women); a pigmentation toner should clear up your dark spots as well as your mom’s; an effective anti-aging cream should address your wrinkles as well as your wife’s (although if asked, remember she doesn’t have any and never will. Ever.).
FEATURED SKINTELLIGENCE: SUN PROTECTION
Hey. “Dew”d.
Think riding killer waves or being a triathlete makes you skinvincible? Think again. More men are diagnosed with skin cancer than women, and skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer in men over 50 (even more than prostate, lung, and colon cancer). And it kills all races. While it’s more common among white men, it’s deadlier when diagnosed in African Americans, Asians, and Latinos. Man up and slather on the sunscreen.
BENEFITS BREAKDOWN
When choosing skin care at VMV HYPOALLERGENICS®, ask yourself just 1 question: whaddaya need (or, if you don’t know, whaddaya want)?
Benefits broken down, by skin concern and by product line
| You Need | No idea. Better skin all around, I guess. |
| You Want | Idiot Proof, no-thought simplicy to cover as many bases as possible. |
| Try | SuperSkin Care. Ask us which skin type or, if even that’s too much work, grabe the Hydra Balance regimen for Combination Skin. |
| Why | Tackles almost everything needed for better skin: zits, moisture, lines, and? dark spots. |
| Maybe | Feeling adventurous? Add a stronger sunscreen like Armada Sport 70, particularly when outdoors. |
| You Need | Something for acne and bumps. |
| You Want | Get rid of them. |
| Try | Id. For face + body. |
| Why | More aggressive acne therapy. |
| Maybe | Get a pore-cleaning facial once a month like our Vx Id Blemish Buster. |
| You Need | Less wrinkles—people starting to ask about my daughter, while looking at my wife |
| You Want | Get rid of them. |
| Try | Re-Everything and an Armada sunscreen. |
| Why | Works. Doesn’t look “girly”. |
| Maybe | Try a procedure like Refirme or a laser like Emax. Or a boosting anti-aging facial like our Vx Anti-Aging Cosmeceutical Facial. |
| You Need | Something for dull skin or dark spots. |
| You Want | Get rid of them. |
| Try | Illuminants+ and an Armada sunscreen. |
| Why | Same as above. |
| Maybe | Try a laser session with the VBeam Perfecta or a brightening facial like our Vx Brightening Cosmeceutical Facial. |
| You Need | Something for very dry, sensitive, achy/flaky skin. |
| You Want | Skin to feel more comfortable, not so raw or tight. |
| Try | Moisture Rich SuperSkin Care for Dry Skin. |
| Why | Very soothing and gentle. |
| Try | When skin is really extra dry or you’ve got a burn or rash, slather on some Know-It-Oil or Boo-Boo Balm (works great on cuts & grazes, too). |
| You Need | Basic hygiene. Prevent the bad stuff. |
| Try | Essence Hair, Body and Bath. |
| Why | Cleans, no perfume, prevents problems. |
Bada bing, bada boom, done.
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