When it comes to staying healthy, men tend to focus on exercising and eating right. However, most men forget, or better said disregard, an important part of their bodies – namely their skin.
The concept of skincare still bears feminine connotation in the minds of most men. This is because women regularly practice skincare routines, while men typically scoff at the idea of using skincare products unless they pertain to their beards. However, that has started to change.
In recent years, men have become aware of the importance of proper skincare. In fact, research has shown that women rate healthy skin as an attractive trait in men. Now, a man’s skin is different than a woman’s, but it’s still similar in numerous ways.
The skin is our largest organ. It’s the first line of defense against germs, bacteria and harmful UV rays. In addition to that, a healthy skin helps regulate the body temperature and filter out toxins from our bodies. In other words, skin is an organ and it should be nurtured like any other organ in our body. Regardless of gender, everyone should implement daily skincare routines in their life.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES IN THE SKIN IN MEN AND WOMEN?
As we mentioned earlier, male and female skin are structurally different. The main differences are observed in:
- COLLAGEN DENSITY – men have a higher collagen density in their skin.
- THICKNESS – generally speaking, male skin is thicker than female skin and it gradually becomes thinner over the years.
- TEXTURE – men have tougher and rougher skin.
- SEBUM LEVELS – male skin has larger pores and constantly produces more sebum.
- FACIAL HAIRS – daily grooming activities like shaving stresses the male skin; this can lead to more sensitive and irritable skin.
Naturally, all these differences mean that men need a different skincare regime than women.
A SIMPLE SKIN ROUTINE FOR MEN
Most men disregard personal skin hygiene, because they think they will have to use creams, masks, toners, serums and countless other products. However, that’s rarely the case.
While there’s no doubt all these things can help your skin health, they’re primarily made for enthusiasts and skincare experts. The average man can improve his skin by implementing a simple daily routine with two or three products only.
In fact, to show you how easy skincare can be, we’ve created this simple step-by-step guide for men. Continue reading to find out how you can nurture your skin with only a few minutes per day and a handful of products.
A step-by-step guide to an effective male skin regime
# CLEANSE: your skin twice per day. When you wash your face, you remove the built-up dirt and oil. This clears your pores and prevents acne breakouts. In addition to that, it’s crucial that you cleanse your skin before you apply any skincare product. You need a clear skin to maximize the effect of your moisturizer or exfoliant. It’s best to cleanse your skin when you wake up in the morning and just before you go to bed in the evening.
# MOISTURISE: once you cleanse your skin, we recommend that you apply a face moisturizer. This will hydrate your skin and keep it looking good, by preventing aging and wrinkles. A moisturizer will also stop excess oil production.
# EXFOLIATE twice a week. After you cleanse your skin (and before you moisturize it), you should exfoliate your skin. The exfoliation will remove dead skin cells and allow healthier skin cells to live on the surface. That will give your face a brighter complexion and minimize the wrinkles. However, you should exfoliate only twice a week. If you do it more often, you risk causing abrasion and leaving cuts on your face. Dead skin cells don’t accumulate fast. When there are no dead cells, you exfoliate healthy skin cells and that can damage your complexion and cause redness.
There you go! Caring for your skin doesn’t seem so hard now, does it? All you have to do is get yourself a cleanser, a moisturizer and an exfoliator and start implementing our simple male skin routine.
Naturally, you can’t expect instant results from any skincare regime. However, you should be able to see noticeable improvements on your skin within days. After a few weeks, your skin will be glowing like never before!