Anti Aging Solutions For Men’s Skin – Do They Exist?

A large portion of the market for anti aging solutions, for the skin, is made up of women. But are there things that a man can, and should, be doing to offset the effects of time on his skin? You betcha. Let’s take a look.

First of all we need to agree on a couple of things up front. Number one, men put a different level of emphasis on the care of their skin than women. Agreed? Agreed. Next, men take care of their skin, especially the skin on their faces, differently than women. Agreed? Agreed.

Ok, so we know there are differences in how men and women approach skin care. But did you know that there are other differences in men and women’s skin? Keep I mind that everyone’s skins is different so there may be some overlap in the characteristics in skin from one person to another, irregardless of gender. That said, here are a few of those differences. In general, men’s skin is thicker than women’s, men have fewer overall nerve fibers in their skin, men’s skin is more oily and because of smaller oil glands, the ingredients in skin care products are less readily absorbed.

So an anti aging solution for a man’s skin, especially his face, should:

Include products that he will use. Many men are impatient when it comes to self-care, so the more straight forward the better.

Contain less oil than products for women. Since a man’s skin is naturally oilier, adding more may simply clog his pores and cause irritation.

Include ingredients formulated to be easily absorbed by the skin.

Include a non-drying, ph-balanced cleanser for removing the extra oil and the dirt trapped by it.

Include a physical sun-blocking agent, such as zinc oxide. Since men don’t generally wear foundation or base through out the day, their skin is more directly exposed to the sun’s radiation. So just like women, men need as much protections from the sun as possible.

Include the use of a good moisturizing aftershave. Even though men don’t need extra oil everywhere on their body, they do need protection for the skin of their face, after shaving.

So even though men and women need different things, when it comes to an anti aging solution for their skin, they both have options, as for men, those options are really on the rise.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice. If you need medical advice, please consult your doctor.