Women tend to experience age-related skin changes sooner and more quickly than men because women ______.
A) are more likely to spend time outdoors in the sun
B) are exposed to more toxic chemicals
C) have a thinner dermis and a reduction of estrogen
D) are genetically preprogrammed to do so

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Women have a thinner dermis compared to men due to the reduced production of collagen and elastin, which are the essential proteins responsible for skin thickness and elasticity. Furthermore, the aging process in women is associated with a decrease in hormone production, including estrogen, which can exacerbate the effects of aging on the skin.

Women Tend to Experience Age-Related Skin Changes Sooner and More