Sometines, when we look in the mirror at some point and may notice that our Skin has changed. The first signs that our skin is losing elasticity are wrinkles, creases and laugh lines.

Although age is the most common reason for skin that is thin and sloppy, there may be other causes.

Are you interested in finding out more? We can help. Continue reading to learn more about skin elasticity, and how you can get your bounce back. Are you ready?

All You Need to Know About Skin Elasticity

The epidermis, which is the outermost layer of our skin, is followed by the dermis and subcutis layers. Our skin’s dermis layer contains two types of essential proteins, elastin or collagen. These two fibrous proteins are responsible for skin’s youthful bounce, flexibility, and youth.

Our body’s natural production begins to slow down when collagen and elastin in our skin start to fall apart. When our skin starts to lose its shape and become droopy, it can also cause our skin to sag. Skin can look older as fine lines and wrinkles eventually start to appear on the skin.

Other than collagen and elastin, a key reason for the loss of firmness is the decline in hyaluronic acids. You may be wondering what hyaluronic acids is.

Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by skin cells when they are young. It helps them to bind to collagen and water. As we age, production decreases and our skin becomes more dry. This causes our skin to lose elasticity.

What causes skin to lose its elasticity?

To keep skin young and plump, it contains a lot of collagen and elastin. These natural changes occur as we age. Although age is the main reason for your skin losing its elasticity due to it being less elastic, there are other factors.

Too much sun

Although we love the feeling of looking like we just returned from a vacation, prolonged sun exposure can cause serious skin damage. The sun’s UV rays can cause skin damage in a significant way and can even accelerate the aging process by tenfold.

One recent study found that sun exposure is responsible for about 80% of visible signs of aging in nearly 300 women. Wrinkles? Fine lines? Age spots? The sun is to blame.

Your skin will overproduce elastin when exposed to UV radiation for prolonged periods. This is why it’s so bad.

balance can be crucial for almost every process in your body. Your skin can go into overdrive to produce lots of elastin which causes collagen to be damaged. What happens to collagen that is already deficient? Sagging and wrinkles.

Thirsty skin

Dehydration is the leading cause of skin loss. Dehydration is a major cause of decreased skin elasticity. Our bodies are 60% water by the time we reach adulthood.

If your skin becomes dry, it will start to look slack and wrinkled. It’s easy to keep your skin hydrated from within by drinking water and moisturizing.

Hormonal changes

Our estrogen (female sexual hormone) levels decrease as we age. Glycosaminoglycans are another essential component of skin, and estrogen is an important part of the body.

Glycosaminoglycans, also known as amino sugars or glycosaminoglycans, are substances that fill in the gap between collagen and elasticin. There are many types of glycosaminoglycans. The most popular include keratin Sulfate and heparin.

Poor skincare

Poor skincare can cause skin to lose its elasticity. Even though it is possible to forget to wash your face after going to bed, putting on makeup every night can lead to clogged pores. This can lead to severe breakouts and buildup of sebum (the skin’s natural oils).

To keep your skin clean, it is best to wash your face once or twice daily. Your skin can become more visible if you wash it more often than this. However, pressing down on your delicate skin around the eyes or tugging at it can cause loss of elasticity, which can lead too to thin, droopy skin and fine lines.

How can I improve my skin’s elasticity?

Although we cannot go back in time and see when collagen and elastin were produced at a healthy rate for our skin, there are some lifestyle changes that can help increase our skin’s elasticity.

• Avoid Sugary Foods: Did you know that excessive sugar consumption can lead to premature skin aging Sugar binds with proteins such as collagen and elastin when it enters the bloodstream. The binding process can produce toxic compounds that can lead to wrinkles, sagging skin and dark circles under your eyes.

• Get 7 to 9 hours of beauty sleep every night: Your skin is very active and works hard to repair itself after you go to bed. It’s important to get a good night’s rest for skin health and elasticity. Your skin can become dry, puffy and sluggish if you don’t get enough restorative sleeping.

• Get a Skincare Routine that’s more effective: If you don’t have one, start one. To keep your skin clean and free from impurities, you should cleanse it at least once a day. You should also exfoliate your skin a few times a week. The at home microdermabrasion device from deeprefresh gently exfoliates, suctions away impurities, promotes skin circulation, accelerates skin tissue development, and produces collagen for flawlessly glowing skin.

• IPL treatment: IPL stands for intense pulsed lighting. IPL is great for your skin as it promotes collagen production. It encourages your body to repair all types of damage. Collagen is immediately produced and begins to work. It helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, and other factors that can make your skin look older. You’ll see a significant improvement in the appearance and texture of your wrinkles and fine lines after an IPL treatment.

Tip: This popular treatment was once only available through a doctor’s appointment. However, Deeprefresh’s IPL hair removal handset allows you to slow down the aging process while improving your skin’s elasticity all from your own home. What’s not love about this?

Last Word

Although our skin loses elasticity naturally with age, other factors like sun exposure, sugar intake, and poor skincare can accelerate the process. Deeprefresh is your friend and can help you get your skin back on track.

It is our passion to deliver products that work. Deeprefresh can help you look and feel great, no matter what your skin needs. 

Be confident, powerful, beautiful, and be yourself! Check out today to improve your skin’s elasticity.