If you’re thinking, “it’s just not fair”–you’re probably right.   It’s a double-whammy.

We already suspected that men find it easier, and quicker, to lose unwanted pounds.  But now we know women also age faster than men–meaning their skin loses collagen and elastin at a faster rate, and at an earlier age, than men.  That helps explain why women spend more time and more money on cosmetic products, injections, and procedures.  It’s not just vanity–it’s reality.

Lasers can now image the deeper layers of the skin–where collagen and elastin are produced.  Studies conducted at the National Taiwan University in Taipei showed that collagen degenerates in women faster–causing more wrinkles, more skin laxity, and more uneven texture.

Women’s best revenge?  Use topical products high in active Vitamin A (retinol or retinoids) and active Vitamin C.  Build up your skin’s natural defense mechanisms to restore skin strength and resiliency–ZO Skin Health’s Radical Night Repair Plus is a good choice.

Life still won’t be fair, but at least your skin will be firm.