Characteristics and peculiarities of male skin

Male skin differs from female skin in these four key physiological factors:

• Greater thickness
• Notable firmness
• Higher sebum production
• A greater number of hair follicles

Male skin produces more sebum due to the high presence of androgens, the primary male sex hormones. As a result, male skin is thicker, oilier, has less fatty tissue, more active hair follicles, and is more resistant than female skin. Likewise, men tend to have smoother and more elastic skin, but it ages in a more drastic and irregular manner.

The cheeks and neck, especially after shaving, are more prone to dehydration, irritation, and dryness. For this reason, it is very important to use the right products to protect the skin.

Among the factors that negatively affect male skin are:

• Age
• Fatigue
• Stress
• Pollution
• Unbalanced diet
• Health issues
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Smoking habit
• Alcohol consumption