Byline: Nicole Cord-Cruz
Acne is an inextricable part of teenage years. Due to the many hormonal changes that often result in the increase of the skin's oil production during puberty, it's pretty much inevitable that the oil interacts with the dead skin cells, clogs pores, and traps bacteria. The result? A pimple is born. And another. And another. And this cycle lasts up to a decade, maybe even longer in some cases.
It seems to be even worse for many teenage boys, due to androgens, the kind of hormones that are more abundant in males, aka the male sex hormones that include testosterone. Androgens are responsible for the production of sebum, which is the oily substance that forms a protective layer on the skin, especially the face. They make the oil glands more active, leading to acne breakouts. A lot of them.
But enough of the nerd talk. If your teenage sons are agonizing over their acne, you can't always rely on dad to teach them how to do proper skincare. Heck, even dad might not even know how to properly take care of his skin. You can leave things to him for things like shaving beards and churning out corny jokes, but when it comes to skincare, moms need to do some intervening.
Skincare is health care. And with Geologie, you can make sure that the men in your life are well taken care of, at least complexion-wise. You don't have to make the effort of going to the dermatologist's office to get personalized acne treatment. Geologie offers a dermatologist-backed and approved, 13-step customization process that takes into consideration the current products they use, their skincare goals, previous skincare experiences, and skin sensitivity.
The process kickstarts with a short quiz. Just think of it as taking a short Buzzfeed test. In 30 seconds or less, the quiz will ask a few questions about the state of their skin, and their answers will be the basis of a personal skincare regimen that accommodates their unique needs. All of the ingredients included in the recommended routine are clinically proven, and they don't involve complicated steps like lasers and chemical exfoliators.
“By far the number one reason why guys struggle with acne is that they give up on their solutions too early,” said Geologie’s Founding Dermatologist Dr. Steve Xu. “And they give up because solutions that feature benzoyl peroxide or one-size-fits-all prescription solutions are noxious and very irritating. So our goal was to simply create regimens that guys would enjoy using precisely because they are not noxious or irritating.”
Geologie operates under the principle that skincare should be simple. Get your teen started on their Essential Acne Regimen which contains just 2-steps; a Salicylic acid was to cleanse and exfoliate in the morning and a night cream with Retinol in the evening. Or go for their complete set which includes an Everyday Face Wash, a Vital Morning Face Cream, a Repairing Night Cream, and a. Nourishing Eye Cream. These products are targeted at solving common skin issues like dark and puffy eyes, acne, and fine lines and wrinkles. The best part? The set is pocket-friendly, costing even less than big name brands.
On top of a personalized skincare routine, Geologie also offers exceptional customer service and skin consultation to help your boys achieve their skincare goals. There's really no wonder they got an average of 4.8 out of 5 rating from thousands of customer reviews, and earned praises from outlets like Men's Health and Esquire.
Men's skincare doesn't have to be complicated. You can prove that to your boys with a personalized trial set from Geologie, starting at $20. Try it today.
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