Men's Skin Care Blog & Tips

Is Alfalfa Extract Good or Bad for Your Skin? (Updated March 2020)

Tiege Hanley breaks down the details on Alfalfa Extract, which helps skin care products provide their moisturizing capabilities. Sourced from the alfalfa plant (also known as Medicago sativa L), Alfalfa Extract contains multiple nutrients known to be beneficial toward skin care.

Salicylic Acid vs. Benzoyl Peroxide: Which Ingredient is Best for Treating Acne? (Updated March 2020)

10 Ways to Prevent Acne (That Actually Work) Updated March, 2020

10 tried-and-true ways to prevent acne. Some are no-brainers, like washing your face, while others may come as a bit of a surprise, like using moisturizer.

Benzoyl Peroxide, Accutane or Salicylic Acid—Which is Best for Acne? (Updated March 2020)

Understanding the differences between Benzoyl Peroxide, Accutane and Salicylic Acid can be very confusing. But thanks to Tiege Hanley, choosing the right acne solution may be simpler than you think.

Best Acne Treatment for Men

Learn the difference between men’s and women’s skin care at Tiege Hanley to understand more about whether or not you need to purchase gender-specific products.

What Is Calendula Extract—Is it Good or Bad for Your Skin?

Tiege Hanley breaks down the details on Calendula Extract, a botanical ingredient that comes from the common marigold. This ingredient has several properties that make it essential to any skin care regimen, including the promotion of skin tightness, promotion of wound healing and UV protection.

Men's Acne Treatments (Updated March 2020)

Acne treatments should be a part of every man's skin care collection. Acne occurs when oily secretions from your skin plug your pores, causing blackheads, whiteheads and even cysts (infected pockets of pus beneath the surface of the skin). Failing to treat acne right away and then prevent it in the future can lead to more serious problems and complications, including permanent scarring that  leaves pits or discolored blemishes on your face.

Is Kukui Nut Oil Good or Bad for Your Skin? (March 2020)

Sourced from the Hawaiian Kukui tree, Kukui Nut Oil offers numerous skin care benefits. Not only is Kukui Nut Oil an emollient, it's also capable of being absorbed into deeper layers of the skin than other skin care substances. Tiege Hanley explains these and other skin care benefits of Kukui Nut Oil.

Is Salicylic Acid Good or Bad for Your Skin?

Among all acne fighting ingredients, Salicylic Acid is one of the most effective. An excellent chemical exfoliant, Salicylic Acid not only reduces the size of existing pimples and blackheads, it also helps prevent new ones from forming. Tiege Hanley explains these and other skin care benefits of Salicylic Acid.

Is Sodium Hyaluronate Good or Bad for Your Skin?

The Sodium Hyaluronate molecule holds 1,000 times its weight in water, making it the ultimate moisturizing skin care ingredient. As if that weren't enough, it also promotes better blood circulation, nutrient absorption and wound healing. Tiege Hanley explains these and other skin care benefits of Sodium Hyaluronate.

Is Plantain Extract Good or Bad for Your Skin?

Sourced from the leaves of Plantago major, Plantain Extract offers numerous benefits when it comes to skin care products. Not only is Plantain Extract a skin-soothing agent, it also has has germicidal and antibacterial properties. Tiege Hanley explains these and other skin care benefits of Plantain Extract.