The loss of collagen and elastin leads to wrinkles and sagging skin. Men have cross-linked collagen fibers that create a strong “skin corset,” but as a result, wrinkles and lines become deeper in men as they age. Additionally, men have thicker connective tissue in the skin than women, by about 20-25%, and the aging process typically starts five years later in men.
Approximately 80% of skin degradation is caused by sun damage.
From around the age of 25, there is a gradual breakdown of skin firmness and elasticity. The single most important anti-aging precaution is to protect the skin from the sun, both physically and with a broad-spectrum UV filter: sunscreen with UVA and UVB filters as well as antioxidants. In Denmark and Scandinavia, SPF 15 can be considered a sunblock, but this does not mean you won’t get a summer glow – it protects the skin from damage year-round. In southern regions, SPF 30 is recommended for adequate protection.
Men also have more pigment than women from the age of 10, which can result in dark spots and uneven skin tone over time. Again, sunscreen is crucial, but products with Vitamin C and Niacinamide B3 are also recommended, as they help normalize overproduction of melanin, the skin’s pigment, and support the skin’s natural function. Another age-related sun damage is broken capillaries, which especially affects men from the Nordic region. Blood vessels expand permanently, leading to redness. At the same time, the sun’s UVB rays cause sebaceous glands to enlarge, so many older men have large, open pores, especially on the nose.
3 Steps to Prevention The skin never forgets, and damage accumulates over a lifetime, becoming very visible in old age. Good prevention starts with:
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Cleansing the skin daily without drying it out.
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Removing the accumulating layer of dead skin cells with gentle exfoliation, so that built-up dead cells and impurities don’t clog or disrupt the skin’s own regenerative processes.
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Using a moisturizing and protective face cream suited to your skin’s needs.
by Men’s Room recommends
The Strong Set, a targeted three-step system for maximum regeneration to prevent and repair age-related skin weakening. The Strong Set by Men’s Room is a treating and skin-enhancing trio:
- Step 1: Deep-cleansing, skin-building wash gel, Control Cleanser, 237 ml.
- Step 2: Exfoliating and maximally skin-enhancing Control Serum, 118 ml.
- Step 3: Protective and reparative Defence Cream, 118 ml, supporting skin healing, with SPF 15.
