Men's skin
Ever wonder why men don’t show aging as quickly as women do? Men’s skin is 20% thicker and contains more collagen (that also lasts longer), so that’s one of the many reasons why lines and wrinkles don’t show up as quickly. This does not mean that men should ignore their skin, as there are other concerns that you should be addressing, AND eventually, age will catch up to you as well!
Men tend to use hotter water while washing, which can strip the Natural Skin Barrier (natural oils on the surface of the skin that protect us from harm) causing the sebaceous glands to work harder and therefore producer more oil. Typically, men have more oil production (about 2x as much as women) which is usually linked to the higher testosterone levels. If the skin is left unbalanced, pores will clog, acne with develop, and larger pores will be more evident on the face.
Although women tend to spend more time on their phones, men spend more time on the computer or watching tv. Either way, we are all suffering the effect from Blue Light (which is what is emitted from our devices) which has significantly aged us! The Blue Light interrupts our cell regeneration while we are sleeping, thus contributing to premature aging signs like: loss of firmness, dark circles under the eyes, pigmentation spots and wrinkles.
What to do about all of this? Daily skin care routines can be very basic or more involved depending on what results you want to achieve from your skin. I have created some alternative routines with product selections for some helpful recommendations.
Basic Routine:
AM
1. Wash your face with a pH balanced cleanser and warm water (Yonka’s Men’s Foam Gel)
2. For a wet shave, apply Yonka’s Men’s Barber Shave and use a sharp blade (check out this shaving article for more details and tips on how to shave)
3. Apply SPF 15 or higher (GMCollins SPF25 or 50)
PM
1. Wash your face with a pH balanced cleanser and warm water (Yonka’s Men’s Foam Gel)
2. Apply balancing Skin Moisturizer like Yonka’s Nutri Moist, or Anti Age Crème (depending on skin type)
Routine:
AM
1. Wash your face with a pH balanced cleanser and warm water (Yonka’s Men’s Foam Gel)
2. For a wet shave, apply Yonka’s Men’s Barber Shave and use a sharp blade (check out this shaving article for more details and tips on how to shave)
3. Spritz Yonka Men’s Lotion YK to balance skin after shave
4. Apply balancing Skin Moiturizer like Yonka’s Nutri Moist, Nude Perfect or Anti Age Crème (depending on skin type)
5. Apply SPF 15 or higher (GMCollins SPF25 or 50)
6. Once to twice a week exfoliation the skin prior to shaving with Yonka’s Men’s Foam Scrub and then balance skin and pores with Yonka’s Clay Mask 103/105 (depending on skin type)
PM
1. Wash your face with a pH balanced cleanser and warm water (Yonka’s Men’s Foam Gel)
2. Spritz Yonka Men’s Lotion YK to balance skin after shave
3. Apply Yonka Men’s Eye Gel Contour around your eyes and lips to hydrate and fight lines
4. Apply balancing Skin Moisturizer like Yonka’s Nutri Moist, or Anti Age Crème (depending on skin type)
Please contact me for individual consultations.
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