Menopauseis one of those awkward topics that no one likes to talk about.

This, of course, is nonsense.

Aging, after all, is just a part of life.

Middle-aged woman looking in mirror

Of everyone’s life, should they be so fortunate.

(Good riddance!)

Skincare isn’t just about beauty, since skin is a part of our bodies.

Grey-haired woman using moisturizer

In fact, according to theU.S.

National Library of Medicine, the skin is the body’s largest organ.

into the next stage of your life.

Woman being exfoliated by dermatologist

Your levels of hyaluronic acid also decrease, which impacts the skin’s ability to stay hydrated.

What this can add up to is some seriously dry skin.

So what should you do to combat your newly dry skin?

Older woman with pimples

TheAmerican Academy of Dermatology Associationsays no.

Dr. Gmyrek tellsByrdiethat, no matter yoursunscreen habitsin your earlier years, you need it more than ever now.

Woman wearing sun protection at beach

Woman being examined for signs of skin cancer