Skin changes with age: That’s an inevitable part of life.
From collagen and elastin decline to structural changes in the skin barrier, aging is inevitable.
And how the skin looks due to those changes is different for everyone.
By knowingwhya change is occurring, we can better know how to treat the skin accordingly.
Understanding your skin is still the best skin care treatment.
In the case ofcrepey skin, there are several factors that may be influencing the skin’s appearance.
Here, why the skin thinsand what to do about it.
In fact, sun damage can account for up to80% of all visible signs of aging1.
It’s also the primary cause of crepey skin.
“Over time, aggressive or excessive exposure to the sun breaks down elastin in your skin.
This laxity leads to the appearance of lax or crepey skin,” Shokeen explains.
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Lack of hydration
Hydrated skin is healthy skin.
Many of the signs of premature aging can be traced back to simple skin dehydration.
This is why it’s vital to prioritize moisturization and barrier strength, from head to toe.
Research shows that applying CoQ10 helps boost the skin’sfree-radical-fighting abilitiesand has been found to significantlydecrease facial wrinkles3.
To help your skin regenerate these structural proteins, we need amino acids.
And we get those amino acids from our diet.
“you should probably give your body the raw materials to regenerate,” says board-certified holistic nutritionistJennifer Hanway.
“Years of ingesting insufficient or poor-quality protein is also a major contributor.”
Be sure to eat a robust diet high in protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
“For most women, 100 to 120 grams is a really good starting point,” Hanway says.
The takeaway
Understanding why changes occur in the body can help us address them.
Want more intel on crepey skin?
Read ourfull guide to treatment here.
