Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging for Men: Specifics and Best Practices
More and more men are concerned about the health of their skin. The keyword in anti-aging is prevention. Therefore, it is interesting to follow our anti-aging advice from today.
Men's Skin: Thickness and Firmness
Men's skin is inherently thicker than women's. It is thicker because the cellular layers of their epidermis are more numerous. It is also firmer and more flexible because their dermis is reinforced with collagen due to hormonal reasons. Sagging skin will appear later than in women.
Sebum
In men, sebum production is substantial. Their high level of testosterone (10 times higher than that of women) causes greater stimulation of the sebaceous glands, promoting oily skin. Although prone to the appearance of blackheads, this high sebum production provides better protection against external aggressions.
Redness
With more abundant blood flow in men, their skin is more favorable to redness. This phenomenon can be exacerbated by shaving.
Best Practices
1-Favor Components Over Packaging
Marketing tends to produce masculine-looking containers to attract men and promise them power and strength. However, their skin can be sensitive or temporarily sensitized (temperature change, shaving, pollution) and usually requires gentler care. In terms of anti-aging, certain active ingredients should be favored:
• Hyaluronic acid for its moisturizing action and filling effect
• Vitamin C and fruit acids for a radiant complexion
• Fruit acids for their exfoliating effect
• Retinol to improve skin quality
2 - Hydrate with the Right Textures
Hydration is the #1 anti-aging gesture. The type of hydration should be chosen according to the skin type. In general, men's skin tolerates and absorbs serums and creams with light textures better. After shaving, irritated and dry skin requires more hydration; a balm texture is ideal for soothing and repairing the epidermis.
3 – Cleanse and Exfoliate Gently
Skin cleansing removes impurities and allows better absorption of applied care. Exfoliants also allow for better cleaning. On the other hand, overly abrasive cleansers send bad signals to the sebaceous glands, which, to compensate, produce excess sebum. Gentle cleansers and exfoliants in the form of milk emulsion should be favored.
4 - Simplify Your Routine with Nutricosmetics
For men who want to maintain a simple care ritual, nutricosmetics (food supplements dedicated to beauty and skin health) are an excellent addition to creams and allow anti-aging active ingredients to act from the inside.
5 - Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Our diet and lifestyle (sleep, stress, sports) affect our physical appearance and the quality of our skin. The application of cosmetics and anti-aging treatments is part of a holistic approach to a healthy life to prevent the effects of aging.