Why do women have such soft skin?

[Anonymous]

my aunt has very soft feet. i know because i give her foot massages and am always surprised by how soft they are. they feel like silk. why do women have such soft skin? is it genes, or do women just take better care of their skin than men?

[hiimaume]

Women don't have softer skin than men! But it could be that your aunt does take better care of her skin or she's always wearing socks so her feet don't dry out. If she's older it could be because her skin has thinned over the years!! Regardless, you are a good nephew for helping your aunt!

[Asker]

when i say 'soft' i mean smooth and supple. can age really make your skin that way?

[RoastedCat]

Women do actually have thinner skin than men on average (I read it in a book so Im 99% sure). And yeah the skin gets smoother the thinner it gets (which is why female skin is smoother as its already thinner)

[Asker]

yes, @hiimaume, it's common knowledge that women have softer skin than men. i've only asked the question because i know now just how soft a woman's skin can be.

[RoastedCat]

Women naturaly have thinner skin and they are also prone to using more skin care products. I don't see how this could be anything new to you

[Asker]

well i've never had a girlfriend so i've never really felt a women's skin before

[RoastedCat]

You should ask your mom for a hug lmao

[Asker]

well i've gotten hugs from girls before, but hugs are quick so i never really noticed. same thing with handshakes and stuff like that.

[hunteroftheKrouse]

It starts with those primary hormone, estrogen, and, in addition; they take care of their skin more than males tend to

[mutedaisy]

Lotion and other body oils that we use.