later years.
How Aging Changes Your Skin
To understand why bathing habits need to change, it helps to first understand how skin transforms with age.
AGE-RELATED CHANGE WHAT HAPPENS CONSEQUENCE
Thinner skin The outer layer loses density Less protection against irritants and moisture lossWellness programs seniors
Reduced oil production Sebaceous glands become less active Skin becomes drier and more prone
to cracking
Decreased natural
moisturizing factors Skin produces fewer hydrating compounds Impaired ability to retain moisture
Slower cell turnover New skin cells replace old ones more slowly
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