Age-Related Changes in Male Skin: Quantitative Evaluation of One Hundred and Fifty Male Subjects

July 2013 in “ Skin Pharmacology and Physiology ”

Stefanie Luebberding, Nils Krueger, Martina Kerscher

transepidermal water loss TEWL stratum corneum hydration SC hydration sebum production skin surface pH skin barrier function

TLDR Male skin gets drier and more alkaline as it ages, which may need different skincare than women's skin.

The study assessed the skin physiology of 150 healthy male subjects aged 20-70 years to understand how it changes with age. Measurements included transepidermal water loss (TEWL), stratum corneum (SC) hydration, sebum production, and skin surface pH. The findings revealed that TEWL and sebum production did not significantly change with age, except for a notable increase in TEWL at the neck and a temporary increase in men in their 50s. SC hydration decreased significantly with age, particularly at the forehead, and skin surface pH increased with age, potentially impacting skin barrier function and hydration. The study provides reference values for male skin physiology and indicates that male skin aging may require different skincare approaches than female skin.

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