Men are more sensitive to the sun than women!

Our sexy and gorgeous Canadian men might think that sun exposure problems are only a female problem. Nothing could be further from the truth because guys are more sensitive to the sun than us gals. In fact, according to an April 2007 study conducted by WebMed Medical News, men are more likely to see the appearance of skin cancer faster (and more dramatically) than women.

Because most of our Canadian men worship the outdoors, they are far more exposed to the sun than many women and therefore have a rate of skin cancer that is twice that of women.

The practical advice that most of us women have been hearing for many years now applies equally to our men: avoid direct exposure to the sun during peak hours, wear sunscreen at all times, wear a stylish hat or a baseball cap, wear long-sleeved clothing, reapply sunscreen regularly when playing water sports and consult your doctor immediately for any abnormal skin growths.

Metrosexuals and many homosexuals have adopted the concept of taking care of your skin, but for a number of “guy’s guys” taking care of one’s skin is still taboo. For those who are uncomfortable spending time in the bathroom exfoliating and moisturizing, consider that sunscreen is not a part of a beauty regime, but potentially part of a life-saving routine.

The complete report is worth taking a few minutes to read: Men’s Skin More Sun-Sensitive — Melanoma/Skin Cancer Health Center.