Saving Face

“If a man wants to get ahead in this world,” says Fadi Malkoush, marketing manager at Fenix, “he has to keep himself looking distinguished. And that, gentlemen, includes taking care of your skin.” There are plenty of factors out there that do their damndest to get those wrinkles, red spots and blackheads on your face. Shaving obviously chafes our skin, and since we’ll be walking around a lot more as the weather gets sunnier, we also have pollution to worry about.

“This doesn’t mean that you have to spend hours in the bathroom,” says Fadi, reading our minds. “You just need to use the right face wash twice a day, and a great moisturiser after shaving. If you also can work in one day every week for a scrubbing or a mask, then you’re pretty much there!” To better put his point across, Fadi brought with him to the office what he says are the essential male skin care products. And really, after trying out the volcanic ash mask – which we only had to keep on for ten minutes – looking dashing doesn’t seem that difficult.

Foaming face wash
23.50JDs
Use this foaming wash daily to cleanse your skin and hydrate it at the same time. Yes, you are still reading a men’s magazine

Skin healing gel
19JDs
Camomile and aloe vera and a load of other botanical goodies reduce swelling after shaving for immediate relief

Green tea toner
23.50JDs
Soothes, conditions and minimises the appearance of enlarged pores. Use once every other day for sensitive skin.

Exfoliation scrub
23.50JDs
Never mind the polished glow, this scrub is excellent for avoiding ingrown hairs after shaving. Use once a week.

Volcanic ash mask
37JDs
Volcanic ash, natural China clay and Bentonite clay absorb impurities to give you clearer skin. Use once a week. Please.