Have Crepey Skin? Here's How You Can Address It (Cleveland Clinic)
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Claims this source supports
- Crepey skin is typically traced to sun damage: UV rays break down elastin, the fibers that let skin stretch and return to its normal position.
- Skin in your 40s no longer produces oils the way it did when you were younger, and dry skin contributes to thin, crepe-like texture.
- Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and moisturizers with alpha or beta hydroxy acids or hyaluronic acid help prevent and improve crepiness.
- Retinol creams help restore elasticity and thicken collagen, which gives skin its structure.