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How to Improve Skin Elasticity & Prevent Skin Sagging

Home   The Journal   How to Improve Skin Elasticity & Prevent Skin Sagging

March 15, 2022

Let’s be honest, fat, collagen and elastin break down as we age, and no one can stay young forever. However, there are a lot of things we can control. Find out what speed up loss of skin elasticity and skin sagging, and what can help improve and prevent it.


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Things That Speed Up Loss of Skin Elasticity


Internal Factors

Certain internal factors, including genetics, metabolism, and hormonal changes, can wreak havoc on the skin’s structure and accelerate the aging process. Unfortunately, some of these are simply out of our control.


External Factors

Our skin naturally loses collagen as we age, but UV radiation, pollution, dust, pesticides, alcohol, cigarette smoke, food, excessive exercises, and inflammation can greatly speed up the whole aging process. This is because they create free radicals.

Free radicals damage the skin by triggering chronic inflammations, breaking down the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, and causing damages to all components of a cell, including DNA, proteins, lipids and its membrane, whilst setting off a chain reaction of cellular disruption. This gradually slows down our skin’s natural rejuvenation process, and eventually lead to collagen loss and premature sagging.


Eating Habits

While many foods can lead to internal inflammation within the body and cause a lot of health and skin issues (for details, please click here and here), sugar is probably one of the more evil ones, as consuming too much sugar leads to glycation and the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). What these AGEs do is that they make the collagen and elastin in the skin stiff, dry and brittle, and also lower the production of new collagen and elastin. The result? Skin sagging and loss of elasticity.


Stress

The body produces an increased level of cortisol when you are stressed. While it is impossible to live an entirely stress-free life for most of us, high levels of cortisol can break down the collagen and elastin in the skin, making it less elastic and firm.


Rapid Weight Loss & Yo-Yo Diet

It’s never healthy to lose or put on weight too quickly for both your body and skin. When you gain weight, the skin inevitably stretches, which damages the collagen and snaps the elastin fibers in the process (a typical sign is stretch marks); on the other hand, just like how a rubber band that is stretched for years loses elasticity, the skin is the same, thus if you lose weight too quickly, the skin can’t snap back.

Which means, the absolute worst you can do to your skin is yo-yo dieting. Just imagine pulling and releasing a rubber band continuously, the skin will lose its entire structure like the rubber band.


Sleep

We all know that the quantity and quality of sleep have a direct impact on health. They are equally important when it comes to the skin, as our skin undergoes cell division and self-repair at night. Without the downtime from a good night’s sleep to repair themselves, they won’t be able to repair the damages accumulated on a daily basis, and thus result in an acceleration in the aging process.


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Ways to Improve Skin Elasticity & Prevent Sagging


Never Forget Sunscreen

UV rays can destroy our collagen and elastin, so the first and most important step is to use sunscreen religiously both outdoor or indoor, and avoid sun tanning.

Remember, just because it’s cloudly does not mean you’re not exposed to UV. Whilst UV levels are highest under cloudless skies, and cloud cover generally reduces a person's exposure, light or thin clouds have little effect and may even enhance UV levels because of scattering. Staying indoor does not mean you could skip sunscreen either. Glasses used typically in car, home and office windows are designed to block most UVB rays, but it does not offer protection from all UVA rays, which are the ones responsible for loss of elasticity, skin sagging and wrinkles.

Twelve Beauty Artemisia Power Protection Moisturiser SPF50+ | Ambrosia | Hong Kong

TWELVE BEAUTY
Artemisia Power Protection Moisturiser SPF50+  <- Click to shop

This 100% natural, mineral based SPF50+ day cream's non-greasy formula provides daily SPF 50+ protection with non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, whilst its hydrating, moisturizing and antioxidants properties like White Genepì, Butterfly Bush, Sodium Hyaluronate and Sunflower Seed Oil supports the skin’s hydration, improves water retention, replenishes key lipids and fights free radicals. The skin is left soothed, supple, comfortable and plumped with a matte finish, which makes it a great makeup base too!

 


Prevent Photoaging

Let’s face it, 90% of us fail to use an adequate amount of sunscreen (and let’s not forget sunscreen cannot block out 100% UV damages to begin with). Therefore besides sunscreen, it is best to add in a product that can prevent daily UV-induced damage, promote cell regeneration, prevent degradation of collagen and elastin, and actually help reverse photoaging at the cellular level.

OUMERE UV-R™ | Ambrosia | Hong Kong

OUMERE
UV-R™ 
<- Click to shop

With Mulberry, which has the highest concentration of resveratrol in nature (10x more than what is found in grape), Bilberry, and other sprecious organic botanical ingredients like Cordyceps, Broccoli Sprout, and Ginseng extracts etc., UV-R prevents and reverses daily UV-induced damages, promotes cell regeneration, fights oxidative stress, and reverses photoaging, thus keeping the skin youthful and radiant.

 


Use Antioxidants Everyday

Oxidative stress and free-radical damage break down collagen and elastin fibers, hinders skin’s natural repair process and triggers inflammation, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles, and loss of elasticity. Period. By scavenging free radicals, antioxidants can help prevent and correct these visible signs of aging. Don’t rely on just one kind of antioxidant though, as research has shown that different antioxidants target different free radicals differently, so choose a product that contains a variety of antioxidants——and the more the better.

ANFISA Skin LILOU Radiant Hydra Balm | Ambrosia | Hong Kong

 ANFISA
LILOU Radiant Hydra Balm  <- Click to shop

Highly anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and soothing, the organic formula rich in organic Blue Tansy, Helichrysum, Hemp Seed oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Green Tea, White Tea and Matcha, etc., contains 80 different antioxidants to help relieve sensitivity, redness, dryness and swelling, promote skin regeneration, strengthen the skin lipid barrier, restore water-oil balance, soothe acne, while inhibiting elastin breakdown and slowing down the aging process.

 


Also Use Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) Everyday

There are many forms of vitamin C. We always recommend avoiding ascorbic acid (or l’asorbic acid) due to all the trouble it can cause the skin (for details, click here). Instead, try Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate.

SAP has been shown to stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis and angiogenesis, stabilize collagen fibers, and decrease collagen degradation in dermal fibroblasts, increase dermis thickness, decrease scar depth, encourage skin cells and tissue regeneration and accelerate wound healing.

The result is smoother, firmer, plumper skin with less fine lines and wrinkles.



KLUR

Brilliant Light Multi-Correction Repair Serum  <- Click to shop

A wide array of brightening ingredients, including 20% Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Ferulic Acid and Licorice Root, works to dissolve and inhibit melanin formations, brighten skin, reduce hypigmentation, stimulate collagen synthesis, and increase elasticity, whilst Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Superoxide Dismutase, Vitamin E, as well as carefully selected botanical extracts and oils work in synergy to balance, calm, hydrate, and repair the skin.

 


Use Retinol At Night

Retinol is one of the few potent anti-aging ingredients that is widely recognized by both the dermatological and scientific communities. This star ingredient not only activates collagen and epidermal growth factor receptors, promotes cellular turnover, and stimulates self collagen and elastin production, thereby reducing wrinkles, it is also highly effective in treating acne, dullness, scarring, hyperpigmentation and rough skin texture.

KLUR Stellar Restoration Corrective Complex | Ambrosia | Hong Kong

KLUR
Stellar Restoration Corrective Complex  <- Click to shop

Featuring star ingredient 1.8% Encapsulated Retinol, as well as Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Licorice Root, Gotu Kola, Willow Bark, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate and Squalane, etc., the powerful yet gentle watery serum stimulates collagen synthesis and rejuvenates skin to effectively reduce wrinkles, acne and hyperpigmentation, smooth skin texture, slow aging, and minimize pores in a soothing, hydrating way.

 


Also Use Calcium Ketogluconate Every Day

Clinically studies have proven this French-patented, expensive ingredient can increase elastin synthesis by 40-45%, increases self hyaluronic acid synthesis by 36-92%, lift skin by 27%, and improve skin elasticity by 16% with 28 days of continued use day and night. Which means, in short, less wrinkles and plumper skin!

 

Agent Nateur holi(c) The C Duo | Ambrosia | Hong Kong

 

AGENT NATEUR
holi(c) The C Duo  <- Click to shop

A highly concentrated product consisting of only two ingredients. Besides Calcium Ketogluconate that has been shown to have incredible clinical results, that formula's other ingredient, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, protects cells against free radicals, as well as clinically proven to reduce acne. It also acts on melanin formation process in the skin and prevents hyperpigmentation process.

 


Add Peptides to Your Routine

Peptides are essentially proteins that are the building blocks of the skin. Without them, what you will see is loss of firmness, appearance of wrinkles, and skin that doesn’t bounce back as it once did. So choose a product with peptides, and allow them to stimulate the growth of new cells and collagen synthesis, regenerate collagen fibers, reduce wrinkles, improve skin barrier function, and slow the glycation process, so the skin stays firm and supple.


EATH LIBRARY

The Pure Wonder Active Serum  <- Click to shop

This watery serum is enriched with 55% concentrated Face Reactor™, the brand's core brightening skincare complex that features traditional Korean herbs like Ginsenocide and Cornus Extract to visibly brighten, even skin tone, lighten hyperpigmentation and dark spots, increase transparency, and restore radiance. Together with Niacinamide Maitake Mushroom, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Adenosine, Mugwort, hyaluronic acid of 3 molecule weights, Squalane, Sage and Basil Oil etc, it also provides long-lasting hydration, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects, as well as stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, to smooth wrinkles and revitalize skin. 

Marie Reynolds London Skin Quencher | Ambrosia | Hong Kong

MARIE REYNOLDS LONDON
Skin Quencher  <- Click to shop

Enriched with 16% olive-derived Squalane, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, as well as Aloe Vera, this serum / lightweight moisturizer hydrates, soothes inflammations, and calms, whilst sending signals to cells to produce more collagen, plump skin, and smooth wrinkles, thus restoring and maintaining the skin’s youthful appearance.



Take Marine Collagen & Pearl Supplement

Out of all the different collagen supplements, marine collagen contains the highest quantity of bioavailable type I collagen. Marine collagen also has the smallest particle size and lowest molecular weight among all types of collagen and is absorbed up to 1.5 times more efficiently than other types. In addition, it contains 8 out of 9 essential amino acids that are building blocks for collagen. In fact, studies have shown that marine collagen supplements significantly decrease the fragmentation of collagen in the deep layer of the dermis, increase collagen in the skin, improve skin elasticity, and reduce wrinkles.

Pearl powder contains nacre that increases tissue regeneration such as collagen types I and III, whilst conchiolin, a special compound also unique to pearls, stimulates collagen promotion, as well as keratin, which is one of the proteins in skin and hair that improves hydration of skin cells, speed up cell metabolism, increase circulation, prevent hair loss and help to repair damaged cells. Pearl powder also contains the three amino acids that are vital in collagen production.

Agent Nateur holi(mane) Hair, Skin & Nails Daily Supplement | Ambrosia | Hong Kong

 

AGENT NATEUR
holi(mane) Hair, Skin & Nails Daily Supplement 
<- Click to shop

Developed in collaboration with Dr. Will Cole, this blend of pearl powder and marine collagen, void of any fillers or taste/texture enhancers, is abundant in over 30 trace minerals and bioavailable amino acids to activate hair, skin and nail cells to produce collagen, promote cellular repair, increase hydration, and support two important antioxidants, glutathione and superoxide dismutase. The result is hydrated skin, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, stronger nails that are less prone to breakage, and shinier, stronger hair.

 

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