Men's Anti Aging Products

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Men's Anti-Aging Skincare: How to Choose

Men's skin ages for the same reasons as everyone's: time, sun, and loss of moisture. A study of 150 healthy men aged 20 to 70 found that skin hydration on the face and neck dropped significantly with age, most on the forehead, while sebum production changed little with age (Luebberding, 2013). That points to a simple plan: one concentrated peptide serum for the look of lines, a moisturizer, and daily sunscreen. The three serums here are concentrated, used in pea-size amounts, and listed for all skin types, so they fit a short routine.

Compare the Serums

Serum Key actives Best for Price
Ageless Advanced Age-Defying Serum Snap-8, Syn-Ake, Syn-Coll, Matrixyl Synthe-6, Adipofill'in, Spin Trap, vitamin E Forehead and frown lines plus the look of volume; the entry point $79.95 (1 oz)
Wrinkle Eraser Supercharged Peptide Serum Argireline, Snap-8, Matrixyl 3000, Inyline, Syn-Ake, Pepha-Tight, Matrixyl Synthe-6, Uplevity The widest peptide range in a silky, weightless serum $99.95 (0.5 oz)
Super Peptide Anti-Aging Serum Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Pentapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 A twice-daily multi-peptide step for face and neck $149.95 (1 oz)

Which one should you pick?

  • New to serums: the Ageless Advanced Age-Defying Serum, used after washing your face.
  • Deep forehead lines and crow's feet: the Wrinkle Eraser, which combines the most expression-line peptides.
  • Lines on the face and neck with a twice-daily habit: the Super Peptide Anti-Aging Serum.

What the Research Shows

  • Matrixyl 3000 in men: in Sederma's supplier study, men with a mean age of 54.5 applied a cream with 4% Matrixyl 3000 twice daily to one half of the face for 2 months; the surface occupied by deep wrinkles decreased by 29.4% from the start, while the placebo side showed no significant change (supplier data).
  • Argireline: in a randomized, placebo-controlled study of 60 adults, Argireline applied twice daily around the eyes for 4 weeks significantly lowered wrinkle roughness, with no significant change on placebo (Wang, 2013).
  • Sunscreen: in a 4.5-year trial of 903 adults, daily sunscreen users showed 24% less skin aging than discretionary users (Hughes, 2013).

A 3-Minute Routine

  1. Wash your face, or shave, then pat dry and leave the skin slightly damp.
  2. Apply a pea-size amount of serum to the face and neck. If it feels tacky, use less, or let it dry for a minute.
  3. Follow with moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
  4. After shaving, wait a few minutes before applying a serum if your skin feels tender.

Sensitive skin: all three are listed for sensitive skin, but patch test on the inner arm for 24 hours and start once a day. For more tips, read 5 easy skincare tips for men or browse anti-wrinkle serums.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do men need different anti-aging products than women?

The actives are the same; men mainly need textures that absorb fast and a routine that is short enough to keep. In Sederma's supplier data, men using 4% Matrixyl 3000 measured a 29.4% decrease in deep wrinkle surface over 2 months, and women using 3% measured 39.4%.

What is the best anti-aging routine for men?

Cleanse, apply one peptide serum, moisturize, and use sunscreen every morning. That covers the look of lines, moisture, and daily protection.

When should men start using anti-aging products?

There is no fixed age. Sunscreen pays off at any age, and a serum can be added when you first notice lines on the forehead or around the eyes.

Can I use a serum right after shaving?

Yes, but if your skin feels tender, wait a few minutes first. Apply to clean skin and follow with moisturizer.

How long until I see results?

The peptide studies above measured changes at 4 weeks to 2 months. Take photos in the same light at the start and after 8 weeks.

Sources

  • Luebberding S, Krueger N, Kerscher M. Age-related changes in male skin: quantitative evaluation of one hundred and fifty male subjects. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. 2013;27(1):9-17. PMID 23887477.
  • Sederma, Matrixyl 3000 technical document (supplier data).
  • Wang Y, Wang M, Xiao S, et al. The anti-wrinkle efficacy of Argireline, a synthetic hexapeptide, in Chinese subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 2013. doi:10.1007/s40257-013-0009-9
  • Hughes MCB, et al. Sunscreen and prevention of skin aging: a randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2013;158(11):781-790. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-158-11-201306040-00002

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About the Author
Written by Kari Thomas, cosmetic formulator and founder of Skin Perfection.