Men’s Skin Ageing: Why Your Gender Gives You A Youth Boost

This isn’t a topic to suddenly bring up over dinner with your Missus. While the good news is that men’s skin ages slower than women’s, there’s a downside men’s skin ageing too. Intrigued? Men’s faces show more pronounced signs of ageing. Ah ha, there’s the catch! So, before this becomes a fierce topic of debate with your female co-workers or skin-guru girlfriend, know the facts first. It’s all in the make-up of men’s skins. In other words, our physiological aspects make our skin different to women’s. Read on…

How Your Skin Ages: Your Gender and Your Skin

Ready to delve into the science of skin? Call it a (short) biology lesson. Men’s skins are, on average, 25 percent thicker than women’s. We also have a more oily skin type and more collagen density. All these factors lead to men’s skin ageing more slowly. They also make it more resilient. Hormones play a role, too, as they do with many conditions in the skin. As testosterone is the headline act, it can increase skin thickness and oil production. You may not think oil is necessarily good, but it creates moisture.

A naturally hydrated skin looks plump and healthy from the inside out. And it also looks youthful. You may feel like all these wonderful Mother Nature-given assets mean your skin requires very little input from its owner. But that’s often the critical difference between men’s and women’s skins. Women may start their ageing journey younger, but their de-ageing solution journey younger, too. Prevention is better than a cure approach if you will. It’s not to say that all men forget about their skin.

However, research shows that women still buy more skincare products online than men. However, the men’s market is booming, and that’s good news for our skins. It means more products with more effective formulations to treat those pronounced signs of ageing when they hit.

Youth Boost: What Your Skin Needs To Look Great

You may not be after an obviously younger face but rather a toned and refreshed look. That “just been on holiday“ vibe? It’s not hard to infuse skin with brightness, clarity and evenness, all things that make it look younger – and, yes, more handsome. Start with a chemical peel. For general skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing, a Glycolic Peel means sloughing away the dead surface skin cells that cause your face to look dry, dull and tired.

This type of treatment also helps with sun spots, fine lines, wrinkles and superficial pigmentation. Glycolic acid is natural and comes from food (glycolic specifically comes from sugarcane). And there are many other natural acids that can peel your skin and reveal a fresher, younger you. Also, some are good at helping with pigmentation. As pigmentation is a big issue amongst South African men, laser treatment is another sure way of tackling it. Men’s pigmentation can develop over time due to exposure to UV rays.

Do you love the sun or work a lot outdoors? Let a highly skilled medical aesthetic doctor help you choose the correct laser for your skin. Laser Genesis is safe for all skin types and tones and can be used as both a pigmentation and sun damage solution. It’s also a great texture refiner, a win for guys. Why? Enlarged pores are often an issue with men’s skin, thanks to more active oil glands. Now you know!

So what’s the last word?

Show your skin a little bromance by learning its love language. Sure, it’s tough, hard-wearing, and, yes, hairy, but it works overtime to keep you looking like a King. With some TLC, a professional treatment, and the right products, it’ll look fabulous as it ages.

Ready to start your de-ageing journey? You’ll be amazed at how a little prep goes a long way.