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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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Understanding the Link: Does Oxidation Age You?

Scientists estimate that every day, the human body's cells undergo thousands of attacks from free radicals, the key drivers of oxidative stress. This constant bombardment raises a critical question for many: Does oxidation age you, and if so, what can you do about it?

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