Does men's skin absorb DHA differently to women's skin?

[LetUsSpray]

I've just read on Facebook that when tanning men you should always go one shade darker than you would on a woman with the same skin tone as the tan acts differently on their skin. Is this right? Never heard that before. I don't tan men so I've never really thought about the differences I'd have to think about if I did.

 

[Miss Pink23]

I've not heard this before and have never had a problem with male skin absorbing the solution any different to women.
Also, I don't think you can pigeon-hole all male skin as being different to women-as EVERYONE is different.
I would say just to carry on and treat everyone as individuals.
xx

 

[beautychic]

Miss Pink23 is right - everyone's skin reacts differently to DHA so you should carry on as usual and do individual consults for each client - no 2 people are the same. I have treated tanning male clients any differently to female clients xx

 

[Tan Envy]

The male epidermis is thicker (and tends to be oiler) than womens. DHA does not absorb differently on men, but will last longer due to the above (generally 3-4 days longer).

Other than that, same preparation, same application, same maintenance.