In most cases, women get facial services more often than men. Maybe, this can be accounted for the fact that generally, women are more conscious of their outer appearance. There are a lot of facial, skin, and make-up products that women use in order to maintain a beautiful face. Some may even go the extra mile of undergoing surgery!
But in reality, men should be taking care of their skin twice as much as women do.
Here are a few reasons why:
1. Sebum (oil) production – After puberty, men release more oil than women which can be attributed to the release of androgen in their body. That is also why men (if you notice) have longer-lasting acne;
- Shaving – This is considered “intense” exfoliation and if you don’t know what happens when you exfoliate more than necessary, here’s what: it will irritate the skin, make it dry and more sensitive;
- Pores – Men have naturally bigger pores than women, which means that they are more prone to blackheads, clogged pores, and breakouts;
- Texture – Men’s skin is said to be 25% thicker than that of women’s which is why men have deeper line wrinkles.
- Men are more stressed – According to a news article by Graham Smith for the Daily Mail, according to one survey, “women are happier and less stressed than overworked men”.
So, how do you take care of your skin? Check out these highly effective and easy tips that may help you:
- ALWAYS wash your face before going to bed – Goes without saying…
- Get 6-8 hours of sleep every day – Not only will it help your facial skin, but your entire aura as well!
- Choose a cleanser that suits your skin type – Yes, each one of us has a skin type: dry, oily, sensitive, and so on. So choose a product that is best for you.
- Moisturize – While you may wonder why you need to moisturize given the fact that you’re already more oily by nature, it is important to know that moisturized skin is different from oily. For oily skin, choose a water-based moisturizer that will suit you.
- Hydrate yourself – Since the beginning of time, we were told that in a day, we should be consuming at least eight glasses of water. It rehydrates your system and essentially moisturizes your skin too!
- Lower down your sugar intake – It’s impossible for us to stop taking sugar altogether because most (delicious) food contain them. Instead, lower down your intake because sugar is known to increase the possibilities of breakouts and acne.
- Seek professional help – Go to a spa near you, have a pre-consultation (which is usually free if you avail of their skin care services) and ask them the best skin care routine or service for your skin type.
While indeed beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it is also important for us to take care of ourselves not just for people to see, but more essentially, for the wellness of our being.