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What is skin laxity?
When you look in the mirror, did you notice that your skin is different now than in your younger years? Yes, we used to have smooth, bright, and younger-looking skin when we were young. Some things will change as we age and that includes our skin. It loses collagen and elastin over the years. When these two vital components become scarce, we also begin to lose elasticity resulting in loose or sagging skin.
Skin laxity may occur if firmness and elasticity of the skin are lost. There are several reasons why it can happen, such as ageing, weight loss, sun damage, unhealthy lifestyle, or even environmental factors.
Types of Skin Laxity
Skin laxity normally occurs as we age. It is generally a cosmetic concern for every individual. However, it may also cause some medical problems that need professional treatment.
You may need to visit your doctor if you are experiencing the following:
The Harley Street Skin Clinic offers several methods for skin tightening and other skin ageing concerns. They can provide effective procedures for tightening loose skin.
Skin laxity can be caused by several factors such as:
The appearance of loose skin produces aged and weary aspects despite feeling well. Elderly individuals commonly notice sagging skin on their facial region and neck while additional areas include the upper limbs and the abdominal region and thighs.
The development of wrinkles results from loose skin falling down. Skin folds cause friction which results in redness together with itching or rashes that commonly appear under warm conditions frequently near the armpits and belly.
Some people feel self-conscious about loose skin, especially after weight loss or pregnancy. Esteemed skin condition affects personal appearance and social interaction as well as your comfort in physical self-image.
The presence of loose skin near the stomach as well as thighs or arms typically results in a challenge when searching for suitable clothing arrangements.
Exercise does not make loose skin recover its original tightness since it acts differently than muscles do. It becomes a source of discouragement if you have put effort into becoming fitter.
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Sunscreen works not only as a screen protection to prevent damage, it can also protect you from the risk of skin cancer. People should use sunscreen products which display broad-spectrum protection along with SPF 30 or higher.
Gears for protection
Extra protection such as hats and sunglasses along with long sleeves or pants should be used by individuals who have to leave home during sunny days beyond using sunscreen.
Having well-balanced meals combined with collagen-boosting food intake helps preserve your skin’s suppleness. Many foods exist which assist collagen production in the body. Your meals must combine fruits, lean meats, together with vegetables. Excessive consumption of sugary and salty food can harm skin cells because it can lead to their damage.
Avoid smoking and too much alcohol
Excessive smokers and alcohol drinkers develop unattractive dry skin along with dullness. Smoking causes premature ageing by lowering oxygen levels, limiting blood flow, and breaking down collagen. While drinking alcohol can cause the skin to become dry, which eventually causes wrinkles to appear. Therefore, stay away from alcohol and tobacco and drink lots of water if you want smooth, youthful-looking skin.
You can find diverse skincare products which aid skin elasticity preservation while keeping it looking youthful. The applications of retinoids provide benefits for collagen and elastin production. The use of hyaluronic acid produces skin that feels hydrated along with being more plump. Skincare products incorporating peptides together with growth factors function to fix skin tissues while boosting elasticity.
Avoid harsh products and too much scrubbing
Avoid using chemical-based products which remove natural skin oils, leading to both irritation and dryness. Also, avoid scrubbing your skin too much because it can weaken the skin, and it can be prone to damage. As we know wrinkles may start to develop if the skin is dry, weak, and damaged.
There are many ways to firm sagging skin. Aside from skincare products, you may include some exercises to help you with the problem.
To avoid skin laxity, you can perform a variety of workouts: They are:
These workouts can tone the muscles, tighten the skin, increase collagen production, and strengthen the muscles.
Meditation and Deep Breathing
Through meditation combined with deep breathing, people can lower their stress, which reduces cortisol production in the body. Less stress, less collagen damage. Elevated collagen circulation improves through extra oxygen intake; your body manages to nourish skin cells effectively while maintaining their health and glow.
Yes, stress has a big effect on skin ageing. When our stress level is too high, it overproduces cortisols, which break down collagen and elastin, increase inflammation and impair skin barrier function.
Get a good sleep
An abundant amount of rest can help regenerate the skin and boost collagen production. Getting at least 7 to 8 hours of good sleep at night can greatly help the skin. You may also use a silk pillowcase to prevent the facial skin from creasing.
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