{"id":33674,"title":"MOVEMBER: Men's Skincare","description":"For the 2nd blog celebrating Movember, we will look at men's skincare. Did you know, men's skin is less acidic than women's skincare? Men's skin pH ranges between 5. 5 & 5","content":"

For the 2nd blog celebrating Movember, we will look at men's skincare.<\/p>

Did you know, men's skin is less acidic than women's skincare? Men's skin pH ranges between 5.5 & 5.8 whereas women's skin lies between 5.5 & 4.8. There are other differences between genders too. For instance, men have thicker skin than women but also the Collagen we have in our skin, lowers at a constant level in men throughout their life, whereas in women it remains mostly the same level before decreasing suddenly in their 40s & further with menopause.<\/p>

Since men's skin is thicker than women's, it is important when designing & formulating certain products (depending on desired product function), to use the right oils. Oils have different chemical compositions & behave differently. Heavy oils like coconut oil for instance, will have larger molecules which will take longer to penetrate skin to the level required, if at all, where lighter oils with smaller molecules eg jojoba are quickly absorbed.<\/p>

\"cnkzp3wkmmksed2kqkxxclsmvnwccofc5bsxjveni4mx0z7d.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"What is also interesting is that many maintream skincare products for men, tend to have a pH of 5.8 or higher which means they are not only more abrasive on the skin bit compromise it's barrier function (the skin's ability to protect us from infection etc) creating sensitivity, inflammation & dryness. Compromised Barrier Function is also seen with skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.<\/p>

When looking for male skincare products, it is a great idea to check if they are \u201cpH Balanced\u201d because they will be more likely to match the natural balance of men's skin, maintaining (sometimes repairing) Barrier Function.<\/p>

Alternatively, there is always the option of Natural or Organic Skincare products, which is an increasingly popular market currently growing exponentially. This is great news for men, given the limited choice of products they have had over the years until more awareness has grown, contrary to the endless choices available in women's skincare!<\/p>

\"w75jppj28pgfcswrhp7owzpbexmklrluy8imzasxoyuxt2jc.jpg.jpg?w=1140&z=1.5367081378623786&fx=0.5045753345210028&fy=0.505719067494065&v=2\"As a qualified Organic Skincare Formulator, i have become more & more aware of this in recent times. During my training, I felt so moved by this concept that I designed, formulated & created my own Nordic Aftershave Balm. I used my surrounding environment of West Coast Scotland & Ancient Vikings as inspiration, using ingredients such as Seaweed, Cardamom (yes this was imported from the Spice Trail to Scandinavia by Viking Longboats!), Juniper Berries & Oat Oil. The final product is pictured above & in the header for this blog.<\/p>

In natural skincare, I love using Oat Oil for its creamy, silky, soothing qualities, it is rich in anti-inflammatory chemicals & a lovely oil to work with but another firm favourite of mine is Jojoba Oil as it is the closest Oil to the natural oils produced by human skin (called sebum). Therefore, it balances Sebum production & as it is counted as a \u2018dry\u2019 oil, it is quickly absorbed, leaving no residue just silky healthy, happy skin. With all these benefits, it's a great asset to acne prone skin too.<\/p>

\"62c3htlsfhchajuoxyuznfmrg01gy37llvn84rffz4udq6yh.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"You may have noticed there has been an upsurge in beard oil in recent years, with thankfully an increasing amount of Natural formulations available too. This is particularly relevant to the Movember movement & close to this brand's heart. Let us know your favourite beard oil scents on our Twitter Page HERE<\/a><\/p>

Don\u2019t forget Movember also assists with Men's Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. If you would like to donate to Movember, click HERE.<\/a><\/p>

With a passion for working with the magic of plants to create products to help others, men's skincare is an area I would love to build on in my skincare career, especially to expand the choice available to men - this is an area I am especially passionate about. If you would like tosee this happen, please support Egeiro Naturals Cotton Clothing by purchasing our products & Sharing the website with friends & family as much as you can! My hope is to use the proceeds to develop my Natural Skincare business & help as many as possible to feel beautiful, healthy & magical\u2026.To bring back their sparkle! Find the link to the store HERE.<\/a><\/p>

Until next time, bye for now<\/p>

Elle Russell (Egeiro Naturals Founder).<\/p>","urlTitle":"movember-mens-skincare","url":"\/blog\/movember-mens-skincare\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/movember-mens-skincare\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/egeironaturals.com\/blog\/movember-mens-skincare\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1699820628,"updatedAt":1701137712,"publishedAt":1701137712,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":295283,"name":"Egeiro Productions"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/bj0alypihiqppvwb0ufecpydxydgyitlashxovxrfeaxja8j.jpeg?z=1.3548436995299&fx=0.63095374014473&fy=0.44387121541889","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/bj0alypihiqppvwb0ufecpydxydgyitlashxovxrfeaxja8j.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855&z=1.3548436995299&fx=0.63095374014473&fy=0.44387121541889","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/bj0alypihiqppvwb0ufecpydxydgyitlashxovxrfeaxja8j.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440&z=1.3548436995299&fx=0.63095374014473&fy=0.44387121541889"},"metaTitle":"Movember: Men's Skincare","metaDescription":"An discussion on Men's Skincare, celebrating Movember & raising awareness of Men's Health.","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":36319,"title":"CHINESE NEW YEAR","url":"\/blog\/chinese-new-year\/","urlTitle":"chinese-new-year","division":295283,"description":"This February will see in the Chinese New Year on the 10th & 2024 is the year of the Wood Dragon!Chinese tradition follows aspects of the natural environment & has a strong belief in energy based ideas. For instance, the 4 directions are assigned Earth elements water, fire, wood, metal. The life force we all carry is known as \u201cChi\u201d as in Tai Chi which is an extremely beneficial practice (or martial art) which allows our bodies to work the way they should","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/18nygag7h7cfqratm6adypbqasl9hykvwp7nbkjp1b7m39go.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/18nygag7h7cfqratm6adypbqasl9hykvwp7nbkjp1b7m39go.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":30137,"title":"DID WE FORGET ABOUT THE SOIL?!","url":"\/blog\/we-forgot-about-the-soil\/","urlTitle":"we-forgot-about-the-soil","division":295283,"description":"While we are gaining more awareness about the importance of plants, trees, animals & sealife, we must remember how important healthy SOIL is. After all, soil is what gives us our plants & trees - which we need to breathe and eat. Plants & trees not only physically feed us with their amazing magical fruits, seeds, leaves & vegetables (Birch sap is also a well known healthy drink as well as skin nutrient within natural skin products) but they also provide oxygen through their respiration process & so much more!On top of this, soil helps to purify our water by providing a natural filter (holding back toxins, thus becoming more toxic itself)","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/d2xifvmemyfru02rhjxks8lboszwtxt2hkgzodp2qkjh0h5o.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/d2xifvmemyfru02rhjxks8lboszwtxt2hkgzodp2qkjh0h5o.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":33897,"title":"MOVEMBER: Listening Is Kindness","url":"\/blog\/movember\/","urlTitle":"movember","division":295283,"description":"What's the deal with guys not talking with each other?. . Really talking\u2026So many times, I've had men expressing to me that they get on better with women & cannot talk to their friends about issues which are bothering them\u2026and yet the suicide rate remains high & is becoming increasingly worse.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lsqpqy9irdrizduqpxbxguj3v1h5epfeuwxmtlvdbgojzdia.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lsqpqy9irdrizduqpxbxguj3v1h5epfeuwxmtlvdbgojzdia.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}