With a glance
- The Gentleman’s Facial is a professional men’s grooming treatment designed specifically for men’s skin concerns
- Three steps: diamond tip exfoliation, professional extractions and medical grade oxygen infusion
- Targets shaving irritation, congestion, sun exposure, stress and tired skin
- No routine required to learn, no downtime required, no preparation required
- Maintain results at home with four simple products
- Available at Joanna Vargas spas in New York, Brooklyn and Los Angeles
What is the male face and why does it work differently?
Most facials were designed with women’s skin in mind. Men’s skin is structurally different: thicker, oilier, more prone to congestion from daily shaving. It responds better to treatments based on these specific concerns rather than tailored from a general protocol.
The Gentleman’s Facial at Joanna Vargas was designed as a professional men’s skin treatment from the ground up. Using medical-grade oxygen to deeply cleanse and restore, it targets what really builds up in men’s skin: shaving irritation, environmental congestion, sun exposure, stress, and the kind of dullness that builds up over time and starts to show in the mirror.
There is no menu to decode. There is no skincare ID to buy. There is no routine to learn before it works. You show up. The beautician handles everything. You leave looking more rested.
Why men’s skin needs professional skin care
How is male skin different from female skin?
Men’s skin is on average 25% thicker than women’s and produces significantly more sebum. Daily shaving creates continuous microtrauma on the surface of the skin: small cuts, razor burn, and congestion of ingrown hairs that accumulate in pores for weeks and months. Add in sun exposure, stress and environmental pollution and the result is skin that looks tired, congested and uneven even when nothing is technically wrong.
Most men’s grooming products deal with the surface. Professional men’s facials go deeper.
Why doesn’t a regular men’s grooming routine solve congestion and tired skin?
Men’s grooming products at home work on the outermost layer of the skin. They can’t perform professional extractions, they can’t physically clear deep pore congestion, and they can’t inject oxygen to the level that a clinical treatment can. The Gentleman’s Facial does in 60 minutes months of consistent product use only approximates.
What happens during the master’s face?
Step 1: Diamond peel microdermabrasion for men
The treatment begins with a Diamond Peel, a natural exfoliation using a diamond-tipped wand that smoothes rough texture and clears the surface layer of dead skin cells. For men, this step is especially effective because thicker skin and post-shave buildup create a layer of texture that dulls the look and traps congestion below the surface. It is the foundation that makes everything that follows more effective.
Step 2: Professional Exports for Men’s Leather
Once the surface is cleansed, the esthetician performs professional extractions to remove the deep pore buildup that contributes to breakouts and persistent congestion. This is the step that no men’s grooming routine at home can replicate. The manual cleaning of the underlying material is what creates the immediate visible difference that most clients notice when they look in the mirror after treatment.
Step 3: Inject medical grade oxygen
The final step delivers a pure blast of oxygen, infused with green tea, vitamins and aloe directly to the skin. Oxygen restores hydration and vitality, green tea provides antioxidant support and aloe soothes any redness from extractions. Skin is left visibly cleaner, smoother and more rested, with no downtime and recovery time.
The best men’s grooming products to maintain your results at home
The Gentleman’s Facial does the heavy lifting. These four products maintain results between appointments. No complicated men’s grooming routine required. Each one takes seconds to use.
Best Men’s Face Wash: Vitamin C Face Wash ($40)
The foundation of any effective men’s grooming routine starts with the right cleanser. Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash is a non-drying cleanser that contains grapefruit, acai, goji berry and galactoarabinan, a natural exfoliant from the larch tree that is more effective at boosting cell turnover than glycolic acid. It instantly brightens, keeps pores clean and removes daily impurities without stripping the skin. For men, it’s especially effective at removing surface build-up that builds up between shaves. Use morning and night.
Best Men’s Moisturizer: Eden Pro Cream ($90)
After cleansing, Eden Pro Cream locks in light hydration and extends the full action of oxygen infusion. With ginkgo biloba extract, a powerful soothing antioxidant and plant-derived stem cells derived from Swiss apples, it soothes and plumps skin on contact. Macadamia seed oil provides nutritious fatty acids without heaviness. For men experiencing post-shave dryness or skin that feels tight after cleansing, this moisturizer delivers visible hydration without a greasy finish. Use morning and night after cleansing.
Best Aftershave for Men: Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask ($25)
Shaving is a form of natural exfoliation and leaves the surface of the skin sensitized, dry and reactive. Joanna Vargas Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask is the ideal men’s aftershave treatment. Applied after shaving, it moisturises, soothes, regenerates, repairs and brightens in one step, addressing every situation that shaving creates. Use two to three times a week after shaving for skin that recovers faster and stays clear longer between professional treatments. Leave on for ten minutes and then remove.
Best Men’s Face Mask for Weekly Skin Rejuvenation: Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask
In addition to aftershave use, the Forever Glow Masque works as a weekly men’s grooming reset in its own right. Fine lines, dryness, dullness and loss of elasticity are conditions that develop between Gentleman’s Facial appointments. Used once a week on clean skin, the mask extends the clarity and texture improvement from professional treatment and keeps skin looking maintained between visits.
The Complete Men’s Grooming Routine: How It Works Together
- Morning: Vitamin C Face Wash and then Eden Pro Cream
- After shaving: Forever Glow Anti-aging Facial Mask for ten minutes and then Eden Pro Cream
- Once a week: Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask as a stand-alone rejuvenating treatment
- Monthly: The Gentleman’s Facial at Joanna Vargas to clear away the build-up below the surface
Two products daily. One mask a few times a week. One professional men’s facial per month. This is the complete system.
Man Face Near Me: Book Mr Face on Joanna Vargas
The Gentleman’s Facial is available at all three Joanna Vargas spas. Whether you’re looking for a men’s facial in New York, a men’s facial in Brooklyn, or a men’s facial in Los Angeles, Joanna Vargas’ estheticians are specifically trained in this treatment protocol.
- Male Face NYC: Joanna Vargas Midtown, 501 Fifth Avenue, New York
- Brooklyn Male Face: Joanna Vargas Location Brooklyn
- Men’s Facial Los Angeles: Joanna Vargas West Hollywood, Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions: Facials and Men’s Grooming
What is the best facial for men?
The Gentleman’s Facial at Joanna Vargas combines microdermabrasion with a diamond tip, professional extractions and medical-grade oxygen infusion in one 60-minute treatment. It is specially formulated for men’s skin concerns such as shaving irritation, congestion, sun damage and tired skin.
Is facial good for men’s skin?
Yes. Professional facials address what men’s at-home grooming can’t: deep pore congestion, subsurface build-up, and clinical-level skin repair. Men’s skin especially benefits from regular professional grooming due to the constant micro-trauma created by daily shaving and higher sebum production.
How often should men get a facial?
Monthly professional treatments offer the best cumulative results for men’s skin. A single Gentleman’s Facial session delivers an immediate visible improvement in clarity and texture. Regular monthly appointments maintain these results and prevent buildup that builds up between visits.
What’s the best aftershave skin care routine for men?
After shaving, apply Joanna Vargas Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask for ten minutes to soothe, hydrate and repair micro-irritations caused by shaving. Follow with Eden Pro Cream to lock in moisture. Cleanse morning and night with the Vitamin C Face Wash. Combine with a monthly Gentleman’s Facial for the complete men’s skincare regimen.
Is there downtime after a men’s facial?
None. The Gentleman’s Facial has zero downtime. You can get back to your day right after the appointment. Most clients leave looking more rested than when they arrived.
Should I prepare for a men’s facial?
No preparation required. Arrive as you are.
How much does a men’s facial cost at Joanna Vargas?
The Gentleman’s Facial is $250. Treatments with a primary esthetician incur an additional fee of $50.
Where can I find a men’s facial near me in New York or Los Angeles?
Joanna Vargas offers The Gentleman’s Facial in three locations: Midtown New York, Brooklyn and West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Book online at joannavargas.com.
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