Why The Gentleman's Facial Is the Only Treatment You Actually Need

Men's Skincare: Why The Gentleman's Facial Is the Only Treatment You Actually Need

At a Glance

The Gentleman's Facial is a professional men's skincare treatment designed specifically for men's skin concerns
Three steps: diamond-tip exfoliation, professional extractions, and a medical-grade oxygen infusion
Targets shaving irritation, congestion, sun exposure, stress, and tired-looking skin
No routine to learn, no downtime, no prep required
Maintain results at home with four simple products
Available at Joanna Vargas spas in New York, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles

What Is a Men's Facial 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 built around those specific concerns rather than adapted from a general protocol.

The Gentleman's Facial at Joanna Vargas was designed as a professional men's skincare treatment from the ground up. Using medical-grade oxygen to deeply cleanse and restore, it targets what actually accumulates on men's skin: shaving irritation, environmental congestion, sun exposure, stress, and the kind of dullness that builds up over time and starts showing in the mirror.

No menu to decode. No skincare identity to buy into. No routine to learn before it works. You show up. The esthetician handles everything. You leave looking more rested.

Why Men's Skin Needs Professional Skincare Treatment

How is men's skin different from women's skin?

Men's skin is on average 25% thicker than women's skin and produces significantly more sebum. Daily shaving creates ongoing micro-trauma to the skin surface: small nicks, razor burn, and ingrown hair congestion that accumulates in the pores over weeks and months. Add 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 skincare products address the surface. A professional men's facial goes deeper.

Why doesn't a regular men's skincare routine solve congestion and tired skin?

At-home men's skincare products work on the outermost layer of skin. They cannot perform professional extractions, they cannot physically clear deep-pore congestion, and they cannot deliver an oxygen infusion at the level a clinical treatment can. The Gentleman's Facial does in 60 minutes what months of consistent product use only approximates.

What Happens During The Gentleman's Facial?

Step 1: Diamond Peel Microdermabrasion for Men

The treatment begins with a Diamond Peel, physical exfoliation using a diamond-tipped wand that smooths rough texture and clears the surface layer of dead skin cells. For men, this step is particularly effective because thicker skin and post-shave buildup create a texture layer that dulls appearance and traps congestion below the surface. It is the foundation that makes everything that follows more effective.

Step 2: Professional Extractions for Men's Skin

Once the surface is cleared, the esthetician performs professional extractions to remove deep-pore buildup that contributes to breakouts and persistent congestion. This is the step no men's skincare routine at home can replicate. The manual clearing of subsurface material is what creates the immediate visible difference most clients notice when they look in the mirror after the treatment.

Step 3: Medical-Grade Oxygen Infusion

The final step delivers a pure-grade oxygen blast infused with green tea, vitamins, and aloe directly into the skin. The oxygen restores hydration and vitality, the green tea provides antioxidant support, and the aloe calms any redness from the extractions. Skin is left visibly clearer, smoother, and more rested, with no downtime and no recovery period.

The Best Men's Skincare Products to Maintain Your Results at Home

The Gentleman's Facial does the heavy lifting. These four products keep the results going between appointments. No complicated men's skincare 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 skincare routine starts with the right cleanser. The Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash is a non-drying brightening cleanser formulated with 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 pollutants without stripping the skin. For men, it is particularly effective at clearing the surface buildup that accumulates between shaves. Use morning and night.

Best Men's Moisturizer: Eden Pro Cream ($90)

After cleansing, the Eden Pro Cream locks in lightweight hydration and extends the plumping effect of the oxygen infusion. Powered by ginkgo biloba extract, a potent soothing antioxidant, and plant-based stem cells sourced from Swiss apples, it soothes and plumps skin on contact. Macadamia seed oil provides nourishing fatty acids without heaviness. For men dealing with 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 Post-Shave Skincare for Men: Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask ($25)

Shaving is a form of physical exfoliation and it leaves the skin surface sensitized, dry, and reactive. The Joanna Vargas Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask is the ideal post-shave men's skincare treatment. Applied after shaving, it hydrates, soothes, regenerates, repairs, and brightens in one step, addressing every condition shaving creates. Use it two to three times per week after shaving for skin that recovers faster and holds its clarity longer between professional treatments. Leave on for ten minutes then remove.

Best Men's Face Mask for Weekly Skin Reset: Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask

Beyond post-shave use, the Forever Glow mask works as a weekly men's skincare reset in its own right. Fine lines, dryness, dullness, and loss of elasticity are the conditions that build up between Gentleman's Facial appointments. Used once a week on clean skin, the mask extends the clarity and texture improvement from the professional treatment and keeps skin looking maintained between visits.

The Complete Men's Skincare Routine: How It Works Together

Morning: Vitamin C Face Wash, then Eden Pro Cream
After shaving: Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask for ten minutes, then Eden Pro Cream
Once a week: Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask as a standalone reset treatment
Monthly: The Gentleman's Facial at Joanna Vargas to clear what accumulates below the surface

Two products daily. One mask a few times a week. One professional men's facial per month. That is the complete system.

Men's Facial Near Me: Book The Gentleman's Facial at Joanna Vargas

The Gentleman's Facial is available at all three Joanna Vargas spa locations. Whether you are searching for a men's facial in NYC, a men's facial in Brooklyn, or a men's facial in Los Angeles, Joanna Vargas estheticians are trained specifically in this treatment protocol.

Men's Facial NYC: Joanna Vargas Midtown, 501 Fifth Avenue, New York
Men's Facial Brooklyn: Joanna Vargas Brooklyn location
Men's Facial Los Angeles: Joanna Vargas West Hollywood, Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions: Men's Facials and Men's Skincare

What is the best facial for men?

The Gentleman's Facial at Joanna Vargas combines diamond-tip microdermabrasion, professional extractions, and a medical-grade oxygen infusion in one 60-minute treatment. It is designed specifically for men's skin concerns including shaving irritation, congestion, sun damage, and tired-looking skin.

Is a facial good for men's skin?

Yes. Professional facials address what at-home men's skincare cannot: deep-pore congestion, subsurface buildup, and skin restoration at a clinical level. Men's skin in particular benefits from regular professional treatment because of the ongoing micro-trauma created by daily shaving and higher sebum production.

How often should men get a facial?

Monthly professional treatments deliver the best cumulative results for men's skin. A single Gentleman's Facial session produces immediate visible improvement in clarity and texture. Regular monthly appointments maintain those results and prevent the buildup that accumulates between visits.

What is the best post-shave skincare routine for men?

After shaving, apply the Joanna Vargas Forever Glow Anti-Aging Face Mask for ten minutes to soothe, hydrate, and repair the micro-irritation shaving creates. Follow with the Eden Pro Cream to lock in moisture. Cleanse morning and night with the Vitamin C Face Wash. Pair with a monthly Gentleman's Facial for the complete men's skincare system.

Is there any downtime after a men's facial?

None. The Gentleman's Facial has zero downtime. You can return to your day immediately after the appointment. Most clients leave looking more rested than when they arrived.

Do I need to 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 Master Esthetician carry a $50 surcharge.

Where can I get a men's facial near me in New York or Los Angeles?

Joanna Vargas offers The Gentleman's Facial at three locations: Midtown New York, Brooklyn, and West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Book online at joannavargas.com.