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How Women’s Skin Ages Differently Than Men’s

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Have you ever found yourself comparing the skin ages of different genders, particularly your own versus that of your husband, or perhaps that of your best friend? Ever wonder why there looks to be such a huge difference?

The truth is, when it comes to women’s skin aging differently than men, clear variability is observed due to a few natural factors inherent within the two sexes.

But actually understanding why this often appears to be is certainly no simple feat– which is precisely why we’re here to breakdown exactly how and why female skin begins to age differently than when compared with men’s.

Hormones Play a Role

It’s no secret that aging affects women and men differently. This difference is largely attributed to fluctuations in hormone levels between the two sexes—namely, estrogen.

In women, estrogen gives skin a much needed boost of protection; shielding us from wrinkles, sagging, and other signs of advancing age.

However, around midlife – as we make the transition from perimenopause to menopause – we tend to experience a marked decrease in our levels of estrogen. 

And as the decline takes hold and we’re left with lower concentrations of this enigmatic hormone in our system, that subtle lampshade on our face suddenly becomes more distinctive as wrinkles become more pronounced and much deeper!

So if you’re noticing any out of the ordinary changes in your 30s or 40s, it’s likely due to an estrogential decline that can only be settled by one integral powerhouse – Estrogen!

In addition, women also experience fluctuating hormone levels during their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause—all of which can cause changes in the texture, elasticity, and overall health of their skin.

Collagen is another important factor that keeps our skin looking plump, young and line free. This decreases over time as we age which reveals wrinkles and fine lines on our faces—something all people experience differently depending on their differing hormone levels.

Women’s skin is also much thinner than men’s, without the added boost of elasticity, this delicate complexion lends itself to the formation of wrinkles and can cause sagging a much earlier age than its male counterpart.

As we get older, our complexion undergoes great changes over time, yet for women these indicators may start to appear even earlier in life.

The extra fine network of textured fibers that make up female skin mean that it is less able to resist the degrading effects of age.

Men don’t go through the same hormonal shifts that women do since they possess different levels of estrogen. But men may not be off the hook as far as their hormones go.

Over time, testosterone production can fluctuate impacting skin health. For example, more testosterone can cause excessive sebum which could mean oily skin and a higher risk for acne.

These issues don’t stop there, however; even normal or lower amounts of testosterone can lead to less firmness and hydration in the skin too.

Lifestyle Habits

It’s not just a hormonal difference that affects how quickly women’s skin ages compared to men’s. Several lifestyle factors can cause early aging too, such as smoking and drinking.

Unfortunately, because of their lower levels of estrogen, these age advancing effects will be even more apparent in women.

Plus, repeated sun exposure can also add a few wrinkles to your face sooner than you’d like. This is problematic for women as they produce less melanin, the pigment that offsets some of the harmful effects of UV rays on our skin.

Men, in general, tend to take more risks when it comes to sun exposure than women—which can lead to more wrinkles on their face over time.

For example, studies show that men are less likely than women to use sunscreen or other sun protection products when they go outdoors. That means that men may develop wrinkles earlier in life due to greater sun exposure over time compared to women who protect themselves from UV rays better.

Women have the power to look after their skin and keep it looking youthful for longer. Taking preventative action such as using daily sunscreen doesn’t just apply to women, but any gender.

Additionally, embarking on a regular moisturizing routine can deliver invigorating hydration to your skin. Stress is often a factor that decreases the vibrancy of the skin. Engaging in activities like yoga or meditating which promote both physical and mental wellbeing can give your skin joy too!

In addition to these external steps for glowing radiance, what you consume matters too! Incorporating antioxidant-rich food like berries, greens, and healthy sources of protein into your meals helps to ensure your skin remains balanced and robust.

Similarly, steering clear of smoking cigarettes or cigars will decrease premature aging effects additionally helping your skin flourish.

Getting enough sleep each night (between 7 and 9 hours) is another viable way to replenish cells, so don’t neglect your zzz’s.

Furthering that notion, drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water per day will help prime hydration at the visceral level through absorption too! 

Consciously adhering to these skincare tips alongside reading advice from leading professionals can set you up for success as you embrace effortless beauty inside out.

Conclusion

In summary, while there are many factors that contribute to how quickly our skin ages (e.g., lifestyle choices), one of the biggest differences between male and female skin aging comes down to hormones – particularly estrogen.

This explains why many women start noticing wrinkles or sagging around their mid-30s or 40s – when their body has started producing less of this hormone!

Collagen is hugely important in keeping our skin plump and youthful, without fine lines—but as all of us must know, this depletes as we age, highlighting wrinkles and start to bring out expression lines that are unique to our individual hormone levels.

While there’s no turning back the clock on the natural aging process, all genders can benefit from creating a routine self care practice that includes various skincare measures!

Wearing sun protection, although seemingly small in outcome, can play a huge role in shielding your skin from dark spots, bang up preventative methods like these will keep you glimmering for years even when your time come.

Yoga and other activities focused on breathing or meditating techniques promote myriad feelings health wise – including love and care towards yourself while embodying soothing relaxation.

Let’s become responsible skincare delegates and enthusiastically integrate some antioxidant-rich foods into our diet. Doing so acts both as fuel for glowing complexions but supplement nutrition balance too!

All told, there are many modalities of devoted maintenance when it comes to beautiful looking skin with longevity – simply employ a smart flow of how you take care of yourself at any stage in life and it’ll make all the difference throughout!

Be splendid through mature age with the piece of mind that comes along with proper attention to your well being from early days!

 

About author

Selma Durmo M. Pharm

“As far as I can remember I have always struggled with sensitive skin. The issues culminated in my mid-twenties when I started having rosacea flares and redness. My personal quest for effective, safe solutions took a professional turn, and I was given the opportunity to apply my (Pharma) background in developing a new skin friendly product line. My goal was to create something new, a clinically proven sustainable skincare brand. This science backed probiotic skincare derived technology is a product of years of research and innovation in personal care products. Metabiotics contain naturally produced hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, SMase, lipoteichoic acid, over 40 peptides and enzymes. All assigned with specific tasks for activating the skins native repair mechanisms.” 

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Following the principles of Clean Beauty, we have joined the dedicated stream of safe, non-toxic beauty enthusiasts.

Our products contain carefully selected hypoallergenic ingredients suitable for sensitive and reactive skin.

We’re committed to formulating with natural, organically-derived, and skin-friendly synthetics while excluding popular “good feeling” and potentially harmful compounds to provide the best skincare solutions.

“It is easy to get hooked on conventional products, with inviting perfumes and the instantly pleasant skin feeling. The sooner you understand that those sensations are short-lived the better! Choose Clean Beauty and allow the science backed ingredients time to work wonders on your skin.”

Cinically proven

Our products’ superiority has been proven in a controlled study on 50 volunteers where it was shown that four-week product use leads to a significant increase in skin moisture levels (39%), increased skin elasticity (50%), and a decrease in the appearance of wrinkles (23%).

Other beneficial effects include decrease in skin sensitivity, increase in skin cleanliness, evenness of the skin tone, decrease in acne formation.

This study serves as proof of the skin’s gradual return of its protective layer, integrity, and balance. All study results have been published in a peer reviewed journal as well as the full study report.

“Putting all science aside, we are most proud of our users’ testimonials. All tested volunteers claimed visible and tangible improvement in skin feel and appearance.”

Transparency

The greatest breakthrough discovery we stumbled upon is that skincare and cosmetics should not be sensational.

Personal care should be comprehensive, accessible, and efficient, just as all solutions that come from nature are.

We are often faced with labels such as anti aging skin care, organic skin care, natural skincare products, which lack the necessary explanation… What do these phrases actually mean?

“Grown tired of all the misleading, incomprehensive, irrelevant information used in the beauty industry we decided to stick to a no-nonsense approach. It is what it is, and skin care is not magic! It requires commitment, patience and understanding your skins’ needs.”

Sustainable

We are dedicated to neutralizing our negative impact on the environment as much as possible and have joined the stream of sustainable skincare brands. We’re taking you on for the ride (we’ve even packed the goodies)!

To help minimize our carbon footprint, for every product order a tree will be planted thanks to our amazing planters at One Tree Planted. It’s estimated that a mature tree nullifies around 20lbs of CO2 a year.

We’re doing our best to reuse, reduce and recycle. Wishing to inspire a circular economy we have partnered up, to create a customized recycling program. Collect three empty plastic packages to receive your Anbiome Recycling Envelope and follow the instructions on how to take part in our recycling mission. 

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Technology

Today’s trends in skincare require the use of synthetic active ingredients which interact with the skin. Our approach is to distinguish natural alternatives, which mimic the skins native repair mechanism and are more efficient and ecologically sound.

Translating solutions from nature into industrial settings is hardly an easy task, but it’s one we enjoy undertaking.

We have screened 500+ different wild probiotic strains from the nature, to find the most powerful ones.

Special fermentation process was developed to harvest powerful molecules (HA, LTA, SMase, LA and 40 peptides).

Result is the composition of native signal components and molecules that keep the skin balanced, healthy and protected.