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Does Your Scent Change as You Get Older? Unpacking the Science of Aging Odor

According to a study published in the *Journal of Investigative Dermatology*, a specific unsaturated aldehyde called 2-nonenal increases on the skin's surface after the age of 40. The answer to the question, **does your scent change as you get older?**, is a definitive yes, driven by natural biological shifts in skin chemistry, not poor hygiene.

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The Biological Reasons: Why Does the Elderly Have Scent?

Research reveals the 'old person smell,' or 'kareishu' as it's known in Japan, is caused by a specific compound called 2-nonenal, which increases with age. This biological fact explains why does the elderly have scent, proving it is a natural phenomenon rather than a hygiene issue.

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