Men And Skincare Products

Skincare products help improve the appearance and texture of the skin at any time of life, whether you are fighting breakouts or trying to regain a more youthful, yet natural appearance.

Skincare is the practice that supports skin integrity, enhances its appearance and relieves skin conditions. Skincare is a part of the treatment of wound healing, radiation therapy and some medications. 

However, skincare is often associated with females, the belief is that only females want to be fashionable and they are the only ones that need skincare products.

To back this up is a little illustration, you walk into a female’s room, you see several creams, ointments etc. All these are having their purpose for which she uses them but on the contrary, if you walk into a male’s room, you don’t find those things, the only thing you will probably find will be a body cream. It is believed that only females need skin care products. 

Well, they do, and men need them as well. Most skincare products you will see today have women's pictures on them. Only 1 in 10 products will you see a man’s picture on a skincare product.

Women are aware that having beautiful skin can lead to more self-assurance, healthier relationships, and overall well-being. Men can't be said to be any different—at least not yet. Nowadays, males still typically associate skincare with beauty and makeup as "feminine" topics. 

We all have skin and they need to be taken care of, not all skincare products that are produced are aimed at bleaching the colour of the skin, you can avoid those, go for those that will protect your skin, maintain it and make it glow.

There are so many brands producing skincare products, their names won’t be mentioned though because I am not trying to promote any brand but you can check for them in stores, malls and shops. 

You can choose which skincare product is good for you because we have different types of skin and that will influence the kind of skincare product to use.

For Oily skin, look for products containing alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic acid or salicylic acid), benzoyl peroxide and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients are effective at controlling excess sebum production while hyaluronic acid will produce hydration only in areas needed. 

For Dry skin, look for products containing shea butter and lactic acid. These ingredients provide hydration and mild exfoliation to keep dry skin looking radiant.

For sensitive skin, look for products containing aloe vera, oatmeal and shea butter. They are good moisturizers and usually don’t break anyone out. However, if you do not know which kind of skin you have or you are not sure, you can visit a dermatologist to confirm and once you do know then you can select the product that is good for your skin. 

Don’t just buy a product because of its name, buy a product that suits your skin well.

According to statistics, more men than we might imagine are concerned about the appearance of their skin. And that doesn't even address the more serious skin-related health issues. 

Therefore, we can confidently assert that men are, at the very least, curious. According to a 2018 Mintel study, men purchase skincare, whether they are outspoken about it or not. According to the study, 84% of men between the ages of 18 and 44 use facial skincare products. However, Statista reports that only 37% of men regularly use skin care.

With the illustration I used earlier, one can begin to question why do men not use skincare products the way women do. Maybe it's just a straightforward dread of being "found out." Although tough men may claim that having healthy skin is just not important to them, feeling and looking beautiful is not in any way unmanly. In addition to keeping your appearance, skincare will protect you from cancer.

So, men, if you were previously hesitant about skincare, I hope I've persuaded you to think twice. Well done for reading so far. 

Women, perhaps you can also help convince your friend, husband, sibling, or father to try taking care of his skin more by using any of the good skincare products out there. Skincare is not only for females

Written by Oluwaseun Egbewande, the content crafter✏✏✏

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