A. Look at the skin of a man and a woman closely and you will see significant differences. Take note of texture, tone, thickness, moisture, softness, elasticity, and collagen. Men have a higher collagen density than women. Because of this, signs of aging will appear earlier and be more visible in women.

Collagen decreases with age, but women of all ages always have less. Skin thinning is caused by collagen loss. When does this start? Skin thickness starts to decrease in thickness in both men and women from the age of 45. A man’s skin is approximately 25% thicker than that of a woman. A man’s skin is also drier and more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. Both men and women tend to lose 1% of their facial collagen per year after the age of 30.

As women approach menopause they experience greater loss. Post menopause research records a 2% loss per year for women. Muscle tone and body sculpting can be compromised without conscious effort and collagen supplements have therefore increased in popularity for highly active men who prize a healthy physical appearance and consistent performance in sport.

The gender gap however has narrowed. Both men and women throughout the world are showing greater interest in gym work outs and sports. These people tend to be health conscious and discerning when they purchase supplements. They actively seek to improve body and muscle tone, greater mobility, flexibility, skin hydration and reduced wrinkles.