As we age, the scalp produces less sebum, which makes hair drier and more fragile; therefore, the primary solution is to adapt one’s routine to use much more nourishing products and gentler washes.

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The scientific consensus indeed supports that sebum production declines with age, particularly in women after menopause, which reduces the natural lubrication of the hair fiber (UCLA Health). This decrease in hair lipids, documented in specialized works such as 'Practical Modern Hair Care', confirms that hydration needs increase, validating the approach of prioritizing richer conditioning agents. However, the idea that specific 'anti-aging' formulations are required is often a marketing strategy that exaggerates the complexity of the issue; it is more a matter of adjusting the level of care (more emollient ingredients) rather than a technological revolution. Observational research confirms that hormonal changes influence hair structure, but ingredient science remains stable: what nourishes dry hair works regardless of age. The community converges on this practical view, prioritizing the management of dryness through the external application of lipids rather than the search for miracle products.

the sources

1. 1r/HaircareScience