The Grooming Lounge and PureGenius

The skin on your face is very important! We use it to represent ourselves everyday. So why not keep it in tip top shape! It's easier than you think, and possible, to keep yourself looking younger for longer.

Skin changes dramatically as you age.

During puberty, when a male’s hormones are kicking into high gear, the

Skin produces cells that continually renew themselves.

Exfoliation helps rid the skin of the dead surface cells that build up on its surface.

Scrubs containing granules, like Baxter’s Skin Toner Facial Scrub with walnut shell powder,MenScience Microfine Face Scrub,Anthony Logistics Facial Scrub, gently buff away

Large pores? Oily Skin? Toners rebalance the skin's pH level after cleansing.

Toner also prepares your face for the glycolic acid (AHA’s) in fine facial moisturizers, since these won't work on alkaline skin.

A toner will also help to minimize the appearance of pores, and will remove dirt and oil from deep within the

Whilst the short term benefits of a tan can make you look and feel good, the long term effects are harmful.

Exposure to the sun’s damaging UV rays is one of the leading causes of premature skin aging and also puts you at greater risk of developing skin cancer.

Regardless of skin type, a sunscreen with an SPF of at least

Consider, if you will, the humble spa treatment protocol. It is the basis of any spa service menu. It's a recipe, if you will, or more accurately a choreographed script that guides a spa technician through the entire process of delivering his or her service.

Professional treatment protocols require extensive training in

A blackhead is a type of acne. It's a blacking or yellowish bump or plug on your face. It is caused by excess oils. Blackheads occur in partially blocked pores.

A proper daily cleansing routine is extremely important because your face has excess oils that cause blackheads. Keeping your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water

Ingrown hairs (also called razor bumps) are unsightly and painful. They result when the shaved hair gets trapped inside the follicle or grows back into the skin. It can cause scarring, redness and swelling (its medical term is Pseudofolliculitis Barbae or PFB).

The comprehensive approach outlined here will solve the most stubborn

Squeezing whiteheads isn’t a good idea as this releases bacteria onto the skin and can spread the problem wider. If you really must, then always steam your face first over some warm water to soften the blockages and then use a tissue to gently ease them out. Don't use excess pressure and make sure your hands are really clean. Use some