While the anatomy of the skin is the same from person to person, there are some gender differences in the physiology of our skin. But is there really a need for skin care products based on gender, and specifically something as universal as moisturizer? To answer this question, we take a look at the differences between male and female skin.

We label our day and night creams as treatments rather than moisturizers. This is an important distinction. What are moisturizers? Moisturizers are usually mixtures (emulsions) of oil and water. As you know, oil and water don’t mix...