How Men’s Skin Is Different
Men’s skin is biologically different from women’s skin because of thickness and oil production. These differences change how men should care for their skin.
- Skin Thickness
- Men’s skin is about 20-25% thicker than women’s.
- It contains more collagen, which means men often wrinkle later, but when wrinkles appear they tend to be deeper.
Solution: Men benefit from ingredients that maintain collagen over time such as retinoids, vitamin C, and sunscreen
2. Oil Production
- Testosterone stimulates larger sebaceous (oil) glands (tiny glands connected to your hair follicles).
- Men typically produce more sebum (natural oil the skin produces) than women.
Solution: Men often experience larger pores and more acne or congestion. Using a gentle foaming cleanser or incorporating salicylic acid or niacinamide