Bodies change in numerous ways as we age, and many of these changes are a result of the same things: hormonal shifts and slowing cellular regeneration. That sounds complicated, but what it means for hair is simple: our cells aren’t repaired or replaced as quickly, and we aren’t producing the same amounts of proteins like collagen and keratin or the...

Aging creates changes throughout our bodies, and that includes the skin. For women, the hormonal fluctuations that occur during menopause add on to the changes that occur with aging, leading to even more difficulties. One of the most common adverse effects of menopause on skin health is increased dryness. Severely dry skin and difficulty restoring and retaining moisture are common...