Can You Reverse Crepey Skin? Facial Plastic Surgeon Skincare Advice

If your skin has become loose, dehydrated, and thinner, resembling crepe paper, you may wonder if it will always be like this or if there is a cure for crepey skin. 

By addressing the underlying factors that cause crepey skin and utilizing powerful active ingredients in NassifMD® facial plastic surgeon skincare, you can improve the health and appearance of your skin. Today’s article will discuss all the details, plus crepey skin treatment options. Keep reading as we explore:

• What is crepey skin?
• What causes crepey skin?
• How to get rid of crepey skin
• Best lotion for crepey skin and effective skincare products for the face and body
• Retinoids for crepey skin + other ingredients to look for
• Prevention strategies beyond crepey skin cream 

What Causes Crepey Skin to Develop?

Crepey skin appears when the skin structure begins to break down, and as it does, it loses moisture. The result is less firmness and elasticity, and the crepe paper appearance you may notice on yourself or others. 

Crepey skin on legs, arms, and hands is common. You may also see crepey neck skin and a dry, crepey appearance on the face. 

Compared to wrinkles, which are due to a combination of aging and repetitive movements, crepiness is largely a result of diminished hydration in the skin associated with aging and the factors that accelerate aging. 

As you age, the skin produces less oil, collagen breaks down, and you accumulate more cellular damage from the sun and daily life, which affects skin barrier function and integrity. A compromised skin barrier results in increased water loss and less hydrated skin. Besides the natural aging process, stress, sun exposure, smoking, and weight loss can be causes of crepey skin.

Can Crepey Skin Be Reversed Naturally?

Plastic surgery and medical spa treatments are some ways to tighten the skin and reverse crepiness, but these methods are not always necessary or the first step. Still, there is a lot for us to learn from plastic surgery about the nature of the skin and how to care for it optimally.

Dr. Paul Nassif combines his clinical experience and decades in the operating room with cutting-edge science to bring you the best skincare products. These products not only address the underlying causes of crepey skin, such as skin aging and dehydration, but also prevent future issues.

And research supports that skincare products are effective in improving skin health and appearance. One clinical trial examined female subjects in midlife to determine whether a body-firming cream with active ingredients was more effective than a placebo product in the upper arm area. It turns out it is! After 12 weeks of use, women using the firming moisturizer showed improved firmness, tone, and skin density as measured by ultrasound. 

In another study, researchers examined the effects of an anti-aging facial moisturizer on women aged 35 to 65 years old. After 12 weeks, the women using the cream saw an improvement in skin smoothness, dryness, and other signs of aging. The moisturizer contained active ingredients including retinol, peptides, and antioxidants. 

Best Treatments for Crepey Skin on Face

NassifMD® Crepe Inhibitor Triple Action Body Butter is an incredible lotion for crepey skin. You can use it all over the body, or target crepey skin on arms or other problem areas. You can even use it on your face! You’ll love the luscious texture and ingredients, including glycoin, shea butter, and peptides, to rehydrate and rejuvenate. 

While this body butter can be your go-to crepey skin remedy, when it comes to the face, you can incorporate helpful ingredients and products throughout your skincare routine. Let’s walk through some of the most effective options for rehydrating crepey skin and reversing aging on the face, neck, and décolleté. 

You may not immediately think of detox pads for crepey skin, but NassifMD® Detox Facial Pads are at the top of the list of crepey skin remedies. After cleansing, gently wipe the skin with detox pads to exfoliate and deliver active ingredients that combat dehydration and crepiness. The hydroxy acids gently exfoliate, removing dead skin and allowing the rest of the active ingredients in your routine to penetrate more deeply. Bakuchiol and vitamin C offer antioxidants while promoting rejuvenation and collagen production. 

Next, consider facial serums as your best crepey skin repair treatments. NassifMD® Hydro-Screen hydrates, nourishes, and firms the skin, while preventing laxity and sagging. With hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate, retinol to smooth skin, and ceramides to improve the skin barrier, Hydro-Screen is the best product for crepey skin and all-around anti-aging benefits.

NassifMD® Pro Peptide Collagen Serum is another serum to address the underlying molecular causes of crepey skin. This formula utilizes powerful skincare peptides, combined with hyaluronic acid and beta-glucan to restore collagen levels and hydration in the skin. Use it alone or layer it with NassifMD® Hydro-Screen as part of your routine.

Take your serums to the next level by incorporating them with facial massage, with gua sha or skin rolling. You’ll find everything you need in these kits:

• NassifMD® Ultimate Sculpt and Hydrate Kit  
• NassifMD® Sculpt & Hydrate Kit
• NassifMD® Glow & Hydrate Kit

Since we’ve covered our product recommendations for crepey skin on the face and body, let’s also address spot-treating problem areas, including the neck and décolleté. Like the face, these areas are more prone to sun exposure, damage, and the effects of aging.

NassifMD® Age Defying Neck & Décolleté Serum addresses laxity and a crepe-like texture by hydrating and rejuvenating the skin on the neck and chest with peptides, niacinamide, and glycoin. Additionally, try NassifMD® Deco-Lift Neck & Décolleté Firming & Lifting Complex, the best moisturizer for crepey skin in these areas. With skincare peptides, vitamin C, glycolic acid, and plant nutrients, this complex tightens and contours the area with the added benefits of skin brightening. 

Skincare Ingredients That Target Crepey Texture

We’ve mentioned many active ingredients that target aging and crepey skin texture in the recommended NassifMD® Skincare products. Let’s highlight some of the most essential ingredients for addressing crepey skin and why they are so beneficial.

• Hyaluronic acid – a natural glycosaminoglycan in the body and skin. As a topical skincare ingredient, it draws moisture into the skin and retains it for hydrating and anti-aging benefits. 
• Retinol – a form of vitamin A. Retinol visibly improves the skin’s appearance , reduces fine lines, and smooths the skin’s texture. 
• Skincare peptides – small proteins that send signals in the skin, in this case, peptides are designed to boost collagen and elastin and promote anti-aging and skin-smoothing benefits.
• Hydroxy acids – natural chemical exfoliants that remove dead skin cells and impurities, revealing the younger, smoother skin beneath. 

These ingredients have synergistic benefits when used together, and the skin transformation you experience with multiple active ingredients throughout your skincare routine is often greater than that of just one ingredient. NassifMD® facial plastic surgeon skincare captures this ingredient synergy with each of its products.

Expert Tips to Prevent Future Crepey Skin

A natural cure for crepey skin often requires a combination of healthy lifestyle habits and targeted skincare utilizing a synergy of multiple active ingredients. Here are some tips:

• Use sunscreen. NassifMD® Protect & Hydrate is nourishing and hydrating. It contains a universal tint and doesn’t require another layer of makeup,  which can accentuate crepey skin.
• Increase antioxidants by eating a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory diet with numerous colorful plant foods.
• Stay hydrated by drinking enough water and utilizing electrolytes. A hydrated body translates to hydrated skin.
• Stop smoking. While you’re at it, reduce exposure to other toxins in your environment as well. 
• Incorporate NassifMD® Skincare into your daily routine. Find the entire line dedicated to reducing crepey skin here. 

Crepey skin isn’t inevitable, nor is it forever. While you can’t stop aging, you can improve the skin’s hydration and prevent the conditions that accelerate and exacerbate crepey skin. Discover a smoother skin texture with NassifMD® facial plastic surgeon skincare!

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