How to get your SO into a skin care regimen?

[Momo]

I need some good arguments that will work on a guy who has a problem with metrosexuality (although I think it is genderless to care for your own skin!)

I tried to give him some differin, which works wonders when he does use it, and is a one-step solution. I practically have to wrestle him to put an exfoliation mask on him once in a while! I tried to make it as easy as possible for him.

He has very nice skin for a few days when I help him out and get him caring for it, but then he goes right back to uneven hairgrowth, bumps, pimples, and redness! He's self-conscious and always hiding under a hat, when he really does have a gorgeous face.

One time I said "don't you want to look good for me" but that came out totally wrong and I hurt his feelings! I didn't mean to!

Maybe I'm just making matters worse for him.

 

[Guenevere]

He needs to understand for himself what the benefits are physically and visually. Take him to someone for a "shave".

Try and find someone that specializes in skin care for men and shaves, someone that can give him a "man facial". Just tell him it's a place that someone recommended that gives a good shave (with the razors and the hot towels).

You can't make him do something he doesn't want to and it may hurt his feelings more than you realize so be gentle. You have to get him to like it for himself or he won't want to do it.

Most men do want to keep up with it once they've had a "man facial"! Hubby is about as far from metrosexual as they get, BUT, he loves to go get himself some man facials, lol!!!!

 

[Kathy]

I wish I could help you! My fiance is the same way. He complains he's starting to look old, but then when I try to get him to use a scrub or a moisturizer he won't have anything to do with it. He says he'll do it, just to humor me, then he never does it. I think he would if I did it for him, but I don't have time to do that. Plus, he's an adult and should be able to do it himself. So...I basically leave him to do his thing. Maybe eventually he'll come around and maybe he won't. I still think he's cute!

 

[tadzio79]

my hubby is the exact same way. He won't do it even though I'd try to explain to him about taking care of the skin.

So what I've come to this - I've been putting toner and moisturizer on for him in the morning and night. He complains when I do it, but I think he likes it in a way because he's being pampered, lol!

 

[blonde65]

I've managed to get my Hubby to use Face cream, microdermabrasion and an eyecream. Of course I had to buy it in the first place but he's gone along with me.

 

[peekaboo]

My SO skin routine, jump in shower, grab soap and wash face. A few times though, he has complained about dry skin so he went and visited my bathroom for some advice lol Maybe give him a day of pampering either by you or take him somewhere and let someone pamper him. Then get a few products for him. I get a little peeved sometimes because he is a minimalist and has great skin whereas I try my best to look after my skin and I still seem to have problems sometimes.