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Skin Care for Men: What He Needs, and Why

By Sean Rose

The Truth About Men's Skin!

 

 

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.

So with Father’s Day coming up, we take a look at the importance of men’s skincare, and why dad needs 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 dad doesn’t just have thicker skin. He can have more layers of skin too!

Source: Anatomy & Physiology by Lindsay M. Biga, Sierra Dawson, Amy Harwell, Robin Hopkins, Joel Kaufmann, Mike LeMaster, Philip Matern, Katie Morrison-Graham, Devon Quick & Jon Runyeon

 

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

 

 

 

Dad loves 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 dads (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 dad’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 dad’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 dad 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 dad’s pores clean, and keep his face feeling elastic and fresh.

 

 

BUT WAIT!

 

 

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*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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Sources:
  1. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/skin-1
  2. https://www.thelist.com/137469/surprising-things-that-actually-happen-to-the-male-body/
  3. https://www.healthline.com/health/layers-of-skin
  4. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures-aging-skin#1
  5. https://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/skin-sun-damage-treatment
  6. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/24/well/live/sun-damage-skin-cancer.html
  7. https://skincancer.net/life-with-skin-cancer/cumulative-sun-exposure
  8. https://moderngentlemen.net/beard-statistics/
  9. https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2015/04/042215_cvarticle-beard-health.php
  10. https://www.thelist.com/34379/the-real-reasons-you-should-stop-shaving/
  11. https://time.com/4394051/deodorant-antiperspirant-toxic/
  12. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/02/05/male-baldness-_n_4731311.html
  13. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/dry-skin-a-to-z
  14. http://www.healthyskinportal.com/articles/mens-skin-vs-womens-skin/295
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