BEAUTY
Famed Skin Care Expert
Joanna Czech
| BY FELICITY CARTER photos provided by the brand
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or all skincare aficionados, Joanna Czech is the name to know. After all, this powerhouse in the skincare industry has over 35 years of experience. Joanna Czech stays true to her brand pillars: respect, support, and protection, and this ethos emanates throughout her brand, from business operations to treatments and in her very own skincare line. Believing that a long-term approach is the most effective for maintaining a fresh complexion, her treatments merge innovative technologies and age-old techniques, many of which she first learned of in Poland, so expect LED, ultrasound, microcurrents, cryotherapy, as well as manual massage and manipulation of the facial muscles that are featured within her tailored treatments. There’s no surprise, then, that the A-listers love it—both men and women, from Jennifer Aniston, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, Anna Wintour, Justin Beiber, Amber Valletta, Martha Stewart, Mandy Moore, Carey Mulligan, Tan France, Phillip Lim, Uma Thurman, Liam Neeson, Sting, and Trudie Styler. The list really does continue.
There’s no stopping her brand growth. From opening her flagship studio in Dallas in 2015 and later her New York City studio in 2018, she’s also developed her eponymous skincare line, with a range of essentials formulated by Czech to help skin stay healthy and radiant in any climate or condition. Rule 1: Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! Testosterone accounts for why men’s skin is 25% thicker than women’s. It is also responsible for the rougher texture that we associate with male skin. And tough skin also needs exfoliating! I recommend Biologique Recherche Lotion P50V 1970, as it gently exfoliates and regulates excessive sebum secretion, moisturizes, and helps maintain the epidermis’ acid pH. It prevents and treats in-grown hairs, making it ideal for pre- and post-shaving skin care. But keep in mind not to over-exfoliate. You only need to do this a few times per week.
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Rule 2: Rougher skin does not necessarily mean tougher skin Whenever a razor glides against the top layer of skin, it removes the skin with it, which can cause irritation. Certain products can be used specifically to counteract razor bumps and facial irritation. Joanna Czech, The Soothing Serum, helps calm redness and inflammation with ingredients like Pepper Berry extract and Cassia Angustifolia Seed oil. Biologique Recherche Masque Biosensible also brings excellent relief for razor burn. Mix two-part shaving foam with one-part Masque for a gentle, smooth shave. Rule 3: Keep it simple For men, I always try to keep their routine minimal and simple but still effective. Try finding a good cleanser, toner, maybe a serum, and a cream. The proper pH of the skin is essential to any skincare routine. The Joanna Czech Toner has a pH of 5.8, which is ideal for the skin. The toner hydrates, balances, and soothes the skin with ingredients like hyaluronic acid
