More than for beauty and glamour, caring for one's skin entails good health. It is an investment made for longevity and optimal health. As the American Cancer Society revealed that men are more vulnerable to melanoma than women, changes have been made in men's lifestyle. More men are now aware of what needs to be done to protect them from deadly skin cancers.

The International Dermal Institute explained men's skin is not immune from constant issues women also deal. Men too are subject to ageing, skin pigmentation, acne, and sensitivity.

"Every man's skin is as unique as his fingerprint. His skin health is shaped not only by his genes, but also by his lifestyles choices," wrote Claudia Aguirre, in a statement to Dermal Institute.

The male sex hormones, androgens in collective form, play a crucial role in defining the differences between women's and men's skin. The presence of higher levels of men's testosterone contributes to oil secretion in greater amounts. Very noticeable evidence to such is their face.

Acne

The skin, however, also produces sebum, an oily substance that moisturizes the skin. Sebum, sweat, and the epidermial lipids make up the oil on skin surface. While this amalgam protects the skin from environmental threats and keeps skin hydration on healthy level, it likewise provides a breeding ground for bacteria, among them are what cause the acne.

Skin Pigmentation

Too much exposure to sunlight is dangerous. Such is particularly true among men who have fairer skin because of lesser amount of dark pigment in the skin, the melanin. Men do not have to go to the beach to have tanned skin. They usually get it by exposure to the sun without skin protection like sunscreen.

According to health experts, even short-term exposure to UV rays can result in sunburn and tanning. Its long-term effect is of course, skin cancers.

Aging

Aging is one of the many constants in life. No one can escape the ageing process, but, it can be delayed. Skin specialists from the American Academy of Dermatology explained age spots, which are the common sign of ageing, develop more on the skin severely damaged by sun's UV rays. Age spots also appear on the skin of people who use tanning beds and sun lamps. These devices are used for indoor tanning by emitting UV rays. Americans and Canadians are drawn to such approach to get tanner skin.

Claudia Aguirre stated that although women are the first to show the signs of ageing, men are urged to care for their skin to properly manage these issues that will come in later life. Proper caring can also delay the ageing process.