How Aging Changes Your Skin
To understand why bathing habits need to change, you first need to understand how skin transforms with age.
| Age-Related Change | What Happens | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Thinner skin | The outer layer (stratum corneum) loses density | Less protection against irritants and moisture loss |
| Reduced oil production | Sebaceous glands become less active | Skin becomes drier and more prone to cracking |
| Decreased natural moisturizing factors | Skin produces fewer of its own hydrating compounds | Impaired ability to retain moisture |
| Slower cell turnover | New skin cells replace old ones more slowly | Longer healing |
