Crepey skin refers to skin that looks thin and resembles that of crepe paper. Crepey skin will feel noticeably more fragile and flaccid and is most common under the eye area and mouth. Whilst it is prominent in ageing skin, it can also appear as a result of sun damage and other external factors.
Sun damage is the most common cause of crepey skin, but it certainly isn’t the only cause. Crepey skin can also result from aging, a lack of moisture, excessive weight loss, our genetic makeup, external factors or any combination of these.
The ultraviolet light in the sun’s rays break down collagen and elastin in skin that help it stay tight and wrinkle-free. Once these fibers break down, the skin can loosen, thin, and wrinkle.
Age is also a factor. You produce less collagen and elastin — the fibers that help your skin look supple, plump and smooth. Pollution, stress, and smoking cigarettes all take a toll on skin over your lifetime and can contribute to visible signs of aging.
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