A plastic surgeon can remove the crepey looking skin, giving your body a more tightened appearance. Crepey skin shouldn't dictate how you see yourself in the mirror when there are so many options to improve its appearance.
With non-surgical skin tightening, cosmetic surgeons can effectively tighten moderately lax or "crepey" skin on the face, neck and body, helping patients improve their appearance and postpone the need for surgery.
While there are many causes of crepey skin, including aging, hormonal changes, dehydration, weight loss, using tobacco, and even stress, Dr. McMahan says, “The main reason people develop crepey skin is prolonged or excessive exposure to sunlight.
vitamins A, C, D, and E. omega-3 fatty acids.
Adding emollients and hydroxy acid cleansers to your skin care routine not only helps keep your skin from becoming crepey, but it also helps prevent further damage if your skin is already lax. Dr. Kassouf recommends retinol topical creams to help reduce that crepey look.
According to Zeichner, loss of hydration and the resulting inflammation worsens crepey skin. He recommends looking for purified petrolatum in your moisturizer, as in Vaseline's popular lotion. It protects the skin's barrier, prevents water loss, hydrates and plumps thin skin.
Collagen prevents skin from sagging and gives it a plump, full look. Elastin helps skin return to its original shape after stretching or compressing.
Biceps Curl (Difficulty Level: Medium)
With arms down, elbows tucked in and palms facing forward, bend your elbows to curl the weights up to your shoulders. Take a deep breath and slowly return to starting position. Repeat 12 – 15 times. Note: at all times, keep your back straight and do not bend your wrists.
If the outermost layer of the epidermis doesn't contain enough water, skin will lose elasticity and feel rough. Despite this connection, however, there's a lack of research showing that drinking extra water has any impact on skin hydration or appearance.
You're most likely to notice crepey skin on your arms, hands, and neck. It's more common as you get older and begins to appear after age 40. However, other factors can raise your risk of developing crepey skin at a younger age, including frequent use of tanning beds and steroid medications such as prednisone.
Use Retinol to Stimulate Collagen Production
According to Zeichner, retinol stimulates collagen and helps thicken the skin's foundation, making fine lines and crepeyness less apparent. Retinol products can be used on any parts that look crepey, including hands, neck, elbows, and face.
Moisturizing oils, such as cocoa butter, coconut oil and olive oil can also help repair crepey skin.
Will Coconut Oil Help Crepey Skin? In a nutshell, the answer is: Yes. According to research, saturated fatty acids that have emollient properties can be found within coconut oil. Emollients are a type of fats or oils that acts as a moisturizers.
One we love is Perricone MD's Cold Plasma Plus+ Fragile Skin Therapy body lotion. Formulated specifically with crepey skin in mind, it comes loaded with smoothing retinol, Perricone's growth factor peptide (a potent skin firmer), and micro-hyaluronic acid that will go deep into skin to lock in moisture.
Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Night Cream With Hyaluronic Acid
Crepey skin is thin and delicate, yet you can rest assured knowing this gentle and cost-effective formula has been dermatologist tested and clinically proven to be safe for sensitive skin.
In a new paper published in Nature, a research team found that a collagen protein called COL17A1 plays a key role in maintaining youthful skin. Declining levels of this protein over time cause our skin to develop wrinkles, sag, and lose its elasticity, according to the paper.
Estrogen is an essential component of skin function, health and wellness. It has been shown to improve skin elasticity, hydration and thickness.
Vitamin C promotes collagen production. This means it can thicken the skin which will give a plump and firm look. Collagen production prevents fine lines and crepey skin.
Non-surgical options include laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin. Fillers can also be used to stimulate collagen production. If you are considering arm-lift surgery, consult with a surgeon.