How Much Do Men Really Care about Skin-Care?

Men enjoy talking about fitness and eating well when it comes to staying healthy. We talk about the benefits of regular exercise and even supplement our diets to ensure we’re providing our bodies with exactly what they need. Men, on the other hand, often overlook the importance of caring for a particular body part: our skin.
The skin is our largest organ, and it serves a variety of functions that are vital to our overall health, in addition to making us look good. Our skin is, simply put, our first line of defense. It acts as a shield between our bodies and the rest of the world. It shields us from germs as well as the damaging effects of UV rays. Healthy skin also aids in the removal of toxins and regulates body temperature. Thus, cleaning is important to preserve the health of men’s skin.
How many men admit to not washing their face every day?
Men’s skincare is important, but it appears that not all men follow through on their daily face wash routine. Indeed, it has been shown that younger men are more likely to neglect their daily face wash routine, with half of the men aged 18-24 admitting to not washing their faces every day. One reason for this inconsistency may be that men don’t know how often they should wash their faces in the first place. Face washing is recommended twice daily (one in the morning and one in the evening) for guys with normal or oily skin, while guys with dry skin may be able to get away with only washing their face once in the evening. Men think that their skin is clean as long as they do not have acne.
How many men use face wash instead of regular soap?
Let’s face it, there are a lot of guys out there who wake up with a splash of water on their faces and call it a day. Even worse, some men wash their faces with whatever product is closest to them, whether it’s shampoo, body wash (guys, it’s called body wash for a reason), or—worst of all—bar soap. The thing about facial cleansers is that they’re designed specifically for the skin on your face. It’s not the case with your bar soap, shampoo, or body wash.
You’re not alone if you wash your face with bar soap. Almost one-third of men admit to making this common face-washing blunder. Let’s just get right to it and state the obvious. You guys do know you wash your man parts with the same bar of soap, right? You’re swiping that thing down below and then applying it to your face... Eww! But that’s beside the point. The much more important reason for putting down your bar of Irish Spring is that it is simply too tough for your face’s skin. The pH balance of most commercial soaps is extremely high, which can lead to dry skin.
Why men should take skincare more seriously?
Many men seem to believe that their bar soap will clean their faces just as well as any other facial cleanser. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. A facial cleanser will always prevail in a duel between bar soap and facial cleanser. Not only do facial cleansers have a lower pH than bar soaps, but they’re also designed specifically for the skin on your face.
What is the significance of this? The skin on your face has special requirements. It has a higher concentration of oil glands and is thinner than the rest of the body. When you are shaving every day, you’re dragging a razor blade across your skin, which increases the risk of skin irritation.