As we age, our skincare routines should evolve just as our skin does. Yet many people unknowingly hold on to habits and products that worked in their 20s, without realizing that mature skin has completely different needs. If your skin feels drier, looser, or less radiant and your routine hasn’t changed much in years—this article is for you. How Skin Function Changes After 45 Around the age of 45, a combination of biological and hormonal changes begins to affect skin performance. These shifts include: Hydroxylation plays a