We all love to have glowing, smooth skin. But with time, that’s not always what we get! If you know you haven’t got the glow you want, you may be trying to define what type of skin you have so you can treat it.
Defining Crepey Skin
Crepey skin is thin, first and foremost. It has the same appearance as crepe paper that has been crunched a few times.
It is most common in larger areas, such as under the eyes or around the upper inner arms.
What Causes Crepey Skin?
While sun damage is the most common cause of crepey skin, it is not the only way to get this type of skin.
It can also come from aging, not enough moisture, and weight loss. Any combination of these factors can also cause crepey skin.
Pollution, stress, and smoking can cause extra aging of the skin, contributing to crepey skin.
The oil in your skin also dramatically reduces with age, which can cause it to go crepey.
You can tell if lack of moisture is the cause of your crepey skin by noticing if it comes and goes with hydration or very hot weather. If it does, your crepey skin is caused by lack of moisture.
Preventing Crepey Skin
The absolute most important thing to do to prevent crepey skin is to stay out of the sun as much as you can, wear sunscreen, and use protective clothing.
The second most important thing you can do is to moisturize with body lotion. Products with glycerin or hyaluronic acid are the best for preventing and improving the appearance of crepey skin.
Helpful oils include coconut oil, olive oil, and cocoa butter.
There are no known specific foods for preventing crepey skin, but antioxidant-rich foods improve the skin overall. Eat colorful fruits and veggies to get these antioxidants. Foods high in Vitamin C are also beneficial, since this vitamin promotes collagen production.
These aren’t overnight fixes, but they make a long-term difference in the deterioration of your skin. You have to be consistent with them.
How To Treat Crepey Skin
There are several treatments for crepey skin. They include:
Idebenone Cream
This skin-firming cream with Retinol & Hyaluronic Acid treats your crepey skin using science. It contains vitamins and antioxidants that will help prevent aging over time.
It helps to eliminate free radicals and promote rejuvenation.
Fraxel
Fraxel, or fractional laser treatment, treats the skin by heating it up with lasers. This encourages collagen growth and smooths skin from underneath. It is especially good for treating skin under the eyes.
Ultrasound
This also heats up the skin and smooths it from underneath. This treatment requires topical anaesthetics, so it is used only on the face and neck.
Cryolipolysis
This treatment removes small areas of fat. It dissolves the fat cells by freezing the lipids, so it’s non-invasive. This works mostly on areas with excess fat.
Fillers
These compounds work by promoting collagen. There are a lot of different kinds that can all be injected with a syringe.
Over the Counter
Skin with a lot of sun damage can improve with the use of products containing retinoids, alpha-hydroxy acids, or peptides. They can help regenerate cells.