Bathing Over 65: Why Less Is More for Healthy Skin

practical guidance for keeping your skin clean, comfortable, and healthy in your 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 loss

Reduced oil production Sebaceous glands become less active Skin becomes drier and more prone to crackingGet Health Tips

Decreased natural