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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 21, 2025

4 min

At what age does skin shedding start? A Comprehensive Guide to Skin Cell Turnover

The human body is constantly renewing itself, with millions of skin cells shedding every minute. However, while skin shedding starts from birth, the process of cell turnover begins to slow significantly in our mid-20s, impacting skin texture, radiance, and overall health as we age.

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Oct 18, 2025

4 min

Do you shed skin as you age? The surprising truth about skin cell turnover

It's a fact that humans shed millions of skin cells every day. This process, known as desquamation, is constant throughout our lives, but its efficiency changes. So, do you shed skin as you age? The truth is, while you always shed skin, the *rate* at which you do so slows down significantly as you grow older.

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