Men's face-saving issue has been increasingly valued, skincare is not exclusive to women. Although being natural is the true color for men. But with the changes of the times, men's skincare has now become a fashion. Due to the significant differences in skin structure and physiology between men and women, skin protection measures cannot be the same for everyone, and we should treat them differently according to the different skin protection and beauty focuses of men and women.
Difference 1: Different skin thickness
Men's skin is thicker and women's skin is thinner and softer. Thick skin is firm, while thin skin is delicate. Men's skin is thicker than women's, with larger pores. There are more sebaceous glands and developed stratum corneum, so men's skin ages slower than women's and has better elasticity. It is not prone to fine lines. Therefore, wrinkle reduction is not the main purpose of men's skincare.
Difference 2: Different sebum content
Men have more sebum on their skin, while women have less. Skin with excessive sebum is prone to the accumulation of liposoluble harmful substances and various microorganisms, leading to inflammation and infection. According to statistics, more than 80% of men have oily skin, and excessive sebum secretion can cause clogged pores and easy formation of blackheads or acne. Therefore, oil control is the primary task in men's skincare, and most men's skincare products are formulated as oil-free.
Difference 3: Different pore size
Men have more body hair and larger pores. "Hair follicles" are more exposed on the surface, allowing bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc. to enter easily, causing infections. Women have relatively less body hair and smaller pores, resulting in fewer opportunities for infection. There is a gender advantage.
Difference 4: Different melanin content
Men's skin has a higher melanin content, especially in areas such as the face. Therefore, the incidence of sunburn and sun rash in men is lower than that in women. Melanin has a sun protection function, and women have less melanin in their skin than men. So women's skin needs more sun protection than men's.
Difference 5: Different hormones
Due to different hormones between men and women, men have more active sebum and sweat gland secretions. In addition, men's skin pH is more acidic, making their skin more prone to oiliness and sweat. Therefore, cleansing is the first priority in men's skincare. However, this kind of cleansing cannot be achieved by washing the face multiple times. The more times you wash your face, the more moisture is lost and the more sebum is produced. The imbalance of oil and water leads to clogged pores and the emergence of blackheads and acne.
Difference 6: Different contraction and regulation mechanisms
Men's skin has a more efficient contraction and regulation mechanism for blood vessels compared to women. Overall, men have weaker sensitivity than women, but have a stronger response to androgens. Therefore, the incidence of acne in young men is higher than that in women.
Therefore, focusing on the characteristics of oily, sweaty, and prone to acne, the key to men's cleansing is effective cleansing and skin repair, while women pursue whitening and nutritional effects. Therefore, there are also differences in the amount and concentration of skincare products used by men and women. Men generally use more and thicker products, while women use less and lighter products.
