Cosmeceuticals for Male Skin

Publication date: January 2018
Source:Dermatologic Clinics, Volume 36, Issue 1
Author(s): Zoe Diana Draelos

Teaser

The male cosmeceutical market is still underdeveloped. Although women embrace skin care as a part of general health, this concept has not gained wide male acceptance. Shaving is probably the most beneficial daily grooming event men commonly undertake for skin appearance and may account for the failure of antiaging cosmeceuticals to attract attention in this segment. In addition, there are many physiologic differences between male and female skin, with less of a need for moisturization and photoprotection in men. This article highlights some of the differences between male and female skin along with the unique product attributes required to address these differences.