Aging skin becomes thinner, less elastic, more prone to injury and more likely to have sun damage, experts say. But with the right care, skin can continue to serve as the healthy, protective barrier it was meant to be.

Here are their top tips and why they matter:

Ditch the harsh soaps. Dr. Joseph Dyer , a dermatologist at Piedmont Healthcare, says if you are using harsh soaps on your skin, stop immediately. Many common soaps are too alkaline and will overclean skin, leaving it dry and flaky.

“They wash away the good, protective fats and oils we naturally have in our skin to retain water,” he said.

A better option would be a hydrating cleansing bar, he said. And a fragrance-free moisturizer after bathing is essential to lock in hydration.

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