Skin Nerd: Here's how to care for male skin

So, what are the key steps a man should follow when taking care of his skin? Follow the simplified routine below for basic but effective skin maintenance.
Skin Nerd: Here's how to care for male skin

Skin Nerd: men's skin needs its own kind of care - here's a way to get started

Regardless of gender, I believe that skin is skin and as such needs to be looked after by all hoomans. Whilst many of the same ingredients benefit men’s skin as much as women’s skin, an awareness of the biological differences between the different sexes’ skin can help you select the most effective products.

There are several differences between the skin of a man and a woman. One difference lies in texture - men’s skin texture tends to be tougher and about 25% thicker than women’s thanks to androgen (testosterone) stimulation.* 

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