It was not until my grandmother reached the age of 62 years when she started asking what the treatment for "crepey" skin is.
What is crepey skin?
Crepey
skin is an ugly consequence of aging. People of more advanced age are
prone to developing this condition. It is largely because of the natural
aging process. This does not mean, however, that you cannot do anything
to minimize or prevent crepey skin from developing later. Let us find
out how this develops first.
Our skin is an amazing natural
production line. It is the largest organ in the body and it serves as
our first line of defense. It is constantly exposed to varying
environmental factors, substances and organisms every single day.
In
order to perform its functions well, the skin layer contains different
mechanisms and rejuvenating processes to help heal and renew itself.
This is aimed at maintaining optimal performance.
The skin
contains collagen bundles, which are combination of collagen and elastin
molecules. Collagen and elastin are naturally produced protein types
responsible in providing strength and elasticity of the skin surface.
Our skin alone can produce and replenish its own collagen and elastin
mass.
As we advance in age, however, the body can no longer
optimally regenerate to replace these dying and damaged proteins. This
consequently leads to the gradual reduction in collagen bundle content
beneath the skin layers. When this happens, the skin surface starts to
sag, becomes loose and eventually develops what we called "crepey" skin
texture.
Crepey skin is a loose fold and wrinkle found usually
below our neck, arms and sometimes in our legs. It can also be found in
many other parts of the body mostly exposed particularly to the sun.
As
I had mentioned earlier, crepey skin is caused by the substantial loses
in the collagen bundle content beneath your skin. In addition, since
our body alone can replenish its own supply of collagen and elastin, all
we need to do is to help our body attain maximal regeneration
performance.
Dermal fillers, laser surgery and a lot other
procedures, even if not very invasive, do not provide a lasting
treatment for such problematic skin conditions. Most of them require
repeated sessions, which make them more expensive. Truth to tell, there
are various skin care products available in the market that help you
regain firm and smooth skin.
Look out for these natural substances
These
products are actually made of natural essential substance. You probably
have heard a lot about Cynergy TK and Hyaluronic acid and their
effectiveness.
Cynergy TK is a vitamin-like substance taken from
the wool of the specific breed of sheep raised in New Zealand. This
substance is known to help the body boost collagen production.
Hyaluronic
acid acts as glue that binds together collagen and elastin molecules.
It is richly found in Phytessence Wakame, exotic kelp found only in
Japan Sea. Wakame is also rich in anti-oxidants and other essential
micronutrients that help the skin rejuvenate itself. Many tests had been
conducted showing Phytessence Wakame as an effective treatment to
crepey skin.
Treating crepey skin is not difficult as long as you
understand how it develops. Try using products containing these natural
substances. You will surely find your skin getting smoother and more
great looking too!