Body CareAug 31, 20265 min read

Skin Care for Men: What He Needs, and Why

GARNER'S GARDEN MEN'S SELF-CARE JOURNAL

The Truth About Men's Skin!

Biological Differences, Aging Factors, & Natural Solutions For Him

For the longest time, the skincare industry has been mainly focused on women, but new guidance is revealing that men need to take just as much (or more!) care of their skin as anyone else.

Take a look at the importance of men’s skincare, and why men need to start taking it seriously right now!

LAYERING

The skin is our largest organ, and also our first line of defense. It protects us from changes in climate, harmful bacteria, and dangerous viruses, all the while pulling in moisture from the air and giving us the hydration our skin desperately needs. (1)

And this applies to men just as much, if not more, than women.

WHY?

Because men’s skin is 25% thicker than women’s skin, which sounds awesome, but really just means there’s more skin to manage. (2)

And men don't just have thicker skin. He can have more layers of skin too!

Men can have up to FIVE layers of skin, which are distinctly different and need to be nurtured every day, especially as we grow older.

Taking care of your layers plays an important role in the body’s natural ability to moisturize and attract water, and allows us to deflect the sun’s pesky UV rays and fend off summer sweat and oil. (3)

AGING

Skin naturally thins as we age. This can lead to stretching, sagging, wrinkling, and even more severe health problems, like bone loss and bruising, which can worsen over time.

These effects can also extend to beneath the skin, which may lead to cartilage deterioration, bone density problems, and a loss of healthy fat, which can lead to diseases later in life. (4)

SUN DAMAGE

Men love the outdoors. Whether it’s tinkering with that piece of the house he’s been meaning to get to, mowing the lawn, or playing ball, when given the opportunity, most men (AND EVERYONE) love being outside.

This can be a problem, though, because 80% of the aging of our skin doesn’t even come from aging! It’s caused by the sun. (5)

But what many people don’t know is that SUN DAMAGE IS IRREVERSIBLE, which can lead to cancer-causing mutations in our cellular DNA. (6)

Sun damage is also cumulative, which means its damage worsens over time, putting a potential damper on all of this summer’s upcoming fun in the sun. (7)

FACIAL HAIR

Facial hair can be another problem for men’s skin.

55% of men have some kind of facial hair, and studies are now showing facial hair can cause ingrown hairs, skin irritation, and even a fungus known as folliculitis. (8) (9)

But before you pick up that razor, you should also know that shaving can cause skin irritation, razor burn, and dryness. (10)

SWEATING

Men naturally sweat more than women, which makes a good deodorant a handy tool in men’s toolkit.

However, deodorants today can include dangerous toxins, parabens, aluminum, and other chemicals and additives, which can cause rashes and other skin irritations that may leave you wishing you didn’t sweat at all. (11)

But It Doesn’t End With Irritation.

Deodorants flooded with dangerous chemicals can pose far more severe risks, like developmental problems and even cancers that can mess with the organisms inside your body. (11)

HAIR CARE

Two-thirds of men experience some form of hair loss by the age of 35, and 85% of men experience thinner hair by the age of 50. (12)

And this doesn’t even take into account the dryness many men experience by producing less amounts of sebum, a necessary part of healthy hair management, as they sweat and get older.

Having 10-35% of moisture on the surface of your head will lead to a healthier scalp and long-term scalp health, keeping men looking young and feeling strong well into his twilight years. (13)

OILY SKIN

Men have more oil glands than women, which can broaden with age and lead to blocked pores, acne breakouts, and rough skin that will leave your skin feeling greasy and uncomfortable. (14)

Using a moisturizer, and washing with soaps and shampoos with only natural ingredients, is the best way to keep men’s pores clean, and keep his face feeling elastic and fresh.

BUT WAIT!

Many skincare products are MADE WITH CHEMICALS, which can take men's skincare problems from bad to worse.

GO NATURAL with men's skincare, and check out GARNER'S GARDEN FOR HIM COLLECTION, a collection of natural men's products handcrafted to offer him the best experience in men's self-care.

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Beard Butter: softens the strands and calms the skin beneath
Hair Balm: strengthens hair and moisturizes scalp
Magnesium Deodorant: made with magnesium, a natural ingredient that fights odor and doesn't clog pores
4D Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum: 4-layer moisture and antioxidant defense
Intimate Spray: fights bacteria, soothes irritation, and neutralizes odor
Natural Aftershave: balances skin and helps fend off razor burn and razor bumps
Organic Face Wash: infused with oxygen for a calm and effective wash
Activated Charcoal Scrub: lifts away impurities, refines pores, and refreshes skin

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Sources & References

*Disclaimer: Contact a doctor/health care professional if you have any questions about you or your kid's/baby's health. Don't ignore medical guidance or delay getting help because of content on this site. The content on this site is not meant to replace or as a substitute for any advice, treatment, or diagnosis from a medical health professional. The content on this site is not medical advice or guidance. Speak to a health care professional before you or your kid/baby begin any kind of medical/skin care routine. We are not fully guaranteeing prevention or remedying of any infections, skin problems, or diseases with the content on this site or with our products. Speak to a health care professional when mixing skin care products. Speak to a health care professional before essential oil use.

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(1) National Geographic Science: Skin Overview. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/skin-1
(2) The List: Surprising Things That Happen to the Male Body. https://www.thelist.com/137469/surprising-things-that-actually-happen-to-the-male-body/
(3) Healthline: Layers of Skin. https://www.healthline.com/health/layers-of-skin
(4) WebMD Beauty: Cosmetic Procedures and Aging Skin. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures-aging-skin#1
(5) WebMD Melanoma Center: Skin Sun Damage Treatment. https://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/skin-sun-damage-treatment
(6) The New York Times: Sun Damage & Skin Cancer. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/24/well/live/sun-damage-skin-cancer.html
(7) SkinCancer.net: Cumulative Sun Exposure. https://skincancer.net/life-with-skin-cancer/cumulative-sun-exposure
(8) Modern Gentlemen: Beard Statistics. https://moderngentlemen.net/beard-statistics/
(9) University of Utah HealthFeed: Beard Health. https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2015/04/042215_cvarticle-beard-health.php
(10) The List: Real Reasons You Should Stop Shaving. https://www.thelist.com/34379/the-real-reasons-you-should-stop-shaving/
(11) TIME Health: Is Deodorant Harmful. https://time.com/4394051/deodorant-antiperspirant-toxic/
(12) HuffPost Canada: Male Baldness Statistics. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/02/05/male-baldness-_n_4731311.html
(13) Harvard Health Publishing: Dry Skin A to Z. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/dry-skin-a-to-z
(14) Healthy Skin Portal: Men's Skin vs. Women's Skin. http://www.healthyskinportal.com/articles/mens-skin-vs-womens-skin/295

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