Skin type

On average, men’s skin is around 20 – 25% thicker than women’s, which provides a significant advantage—as it’s tougher and contains more collagen. This means males have longer before their signs of aging catch up with them. However, this also means that men require products that are tailored to these differences. Men also have more pores than women. 

These are the openings in your skin that allow for the release of sweat, oil, and other essentials onto the surface of your skin. Men also have more oil glands, resulting in around twice the oil production in men than women. Then there’s shaving. While this can look great, it does make your skin more prone to irritation by exposing a sensitive skin layer. You can minimize this irritation by replacing your razors often, applying shaving gel or cream, shaving when your skin is wet and warm, and always shaving in the direction your hair grows.

If you are more prone to dry skin, then you’ll want to look for moisturizers that are both oil and water-based to help you draw in moisture. If you tend to have oily skin, then you might be thinking a moisturizer is the last thing you need. However, you still need to give your skin some extra hydration. Oily skin is best treated with water-based moisturizers. If you’re somewhere in between with more of a combination of skin types, then look for natural, lightweight solutions.