ESSENTIALS | Grooming
CLEAN SLATE
Sadly, the summer is in our rearview mirror and prepping your skin for the harsh fall and winter months is a must. Our grooming guru Steve “Sincere” Giles hips us to some cleansing of the epidermis game.
CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO… “Cleanse your face twice daily with a facial cleanser that matches your skin type—whether oily, dry, combination or normal. If you’re unsure of what your skin type is, make an appointment to see a dermatologist, but the breakdown of each type is as such: normal skin is the healthiest skin with no T-Zones, which is equivalent to a baby’s skin because it’s not oily and usually stays dry in the winter and oily in the summer. Combination skin is considered skin that’s oily in some parts of your face but dry or normal in others. Oily skin is self explanatory. Bear in mind that these facial cleansers do cater to different kinds of skin—either “normal to oily skin” or “normal to dry skin.” Nevertheless, cleanse your face in the morning before your day starts and the evening before you go to bed. Stay away from using hot water to cleanse your face for it can dry out your skin.”
FACE OFF “For a busy person with a hectic schedule, that still wants pampering, I suggest getting a facial to prepare for the coming cold weather. I recommend you get a facial at least twice a month. And one of the top places in New York City to get a facial is Harlem’s BBRAXTON (bbraxton.com). Offers a variety of services, the grooming salon and spa caters specifically to men and has a range of treatments for the epidermis. The ‘Relaxation Facial’ is their most requested, lasting for an hour and hitting your pockets for $75, this top-notch treatment consists of cleansing, exfoliating & hydrating your skin.”
Here are some products you can pick up when visitng BBRAXTON’s Spa that can prepare you for the seasonal change. Tell them ViTAE sent you!
BBRAXTON
1400 Fifth Avenue at West 116th Street New York, New York 10026 212.289.3200 | info@bbraxton.com 6 | ViTAE Fall 2011
Vera
Moore “Purifying Pore Cleanser” (for everyday cleansing)
Vera
Moore “Calendula Oil-Free Moisturizer” (to soothe inflammation of the skin as well as soften, heal, and improve your skin texture)
Twin Vera
Luxe “Renewing Face Wash & Scrub” (three times a week)
Moore “Herbal Balancer” (a toner for skin)
Photography by Nicky Woo
SCRUB-A-DUB-DUB “Exfoliating your skin is important. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub will get rid of dead skin cells that tend to accumulate on your skin, leaving it uneven. Do this method three times a week, preferably when you get back home after a full day.”