 Skin is a mirror of our health and well being. It needs careful cleaning and moisturizing to achieve a vital, healthy appearance. While women’s education about the importance of skincare starts at an early age, men traditionally remain less knowledgeable about basic skin care. The following information reveals interesting facts about the male epidermis.
• Men’s skin is 20 per cent thicker than women’s, and can therefore tolerate higher quantities of glycolic acid – an essential agent in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.• In men, the sebaceous gland secretes approximately 15 per cent more oil than in women, commonly resulting in increased incidences of acne and scarring. • Men have larger pores, which can mean that the skin is easier to penetrate making it more vulnerable to retain dirt than women’s skin. • Men’s skin is richer in collagen and elastin, so it has a stronger skin texture. As a result, men are less susceptible to cellulite and the visible signs of aging are slower to appear in their skin. • Regular shaving can offer exfoliating benefits to men’s skin, but this is an external aggression that can lead to all kind of problems that women do not experience. Men with sensitive skin are more prone to redness and irritated skin patches that need special attention. THE 21ST CENTURY MAN
Studies have shown that in recent years men are becoming more aware of how their appearance affects the way they are perceived. They have come to understand that a demonstration of vitality and a healthy lifestyle is an important calling card in both their business and personal lives. Weight management and body contouring remains a popular focus. However, the 21st century man is moving away from the heavily muscled physique towards a more lean and toned silhouette. This new emphasis on appearance has resulted in an increase in men opting for cosmetic surgery procedures. Approximately one in five cosmetic surgery patients are now men. And, while the most requested procedures still include the removal of unwanted moles and fatty deposits around the eye, other non-surgical methods of eliminating facial blemishes and wrinkles are also popular Men are also moving away from the quick clip haircuts most commonly associated with barbershops and instead opting for quality salon styles. Upscale hair salons are reporting that men typically make up 10 - 15 per cent of their clientele. As a result of this, there are a growing number of hair salons that cater exclusively to the male clientele. The newly savvy male is also implementing skincare regimes as part of his personal grooming practices. According to recent surveys men now comprise approximately 40 per cent of spa clientele. In addition a daily skincare regimen to maintain healthy skin and reduce the effects of time is now becoming more common place with the average male. Sources:
Real Men Exfoliate - Business Times 14-Sept 2002
18/8 Experts in Men's Haircare and Grooming
"The Man Show" - Holli Moncrieff, Winnipeg Free Press, 24 Sep 02
www.menshealth.com
www.mensskincare.com
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