Skin Concerns Explained by a Hongdae Dermatology Clinic: Reduced Skin Elasticity 🚨

Hello :)

This is Skin Concern Time,

where we look at various skin concerns from Forena’s perspective~!

The concern we’ll talk about today is something that happens naturally with age or as time passes.

It is a natural phenomenon that cannot be prevented 100%.

Let’s take a look today at what reduced skin elasticity is and what the main causes are!

The skin concern we’ll look at this time is reduced skin elasticity.

It causes stress for many people, but it is something that cannot be avoided!

What is reduced skin elasticity?

Reduced skin elasticity refers to a decrease in the skin’s elasticity,

meaning its ability to return to its original state becomes weaker.

This can occur due to various factors such as skin aging, sun exposure, rapid weight changes, and dryness,

and may appear as sagging skin, wrinkles, and enlarged pores.

Although it is stressful for many people,

it is also a natural phenomenon for humans.

Main causes (1)

1. Aging:

Collagen reduction:

Collagen, which makes up 90% of the skin’s dermis, naturally decreases as we age.

Since collagen is an important factor in maintaining skin elasticity,

a decrease in it leads to sagging skin and wrinkles.

Elastin reduction:

Elastin is another important component that maintains skin elasticity,

and supports the skin’s structure together with collagen.

Elastin also decreases with aging, leading to reduced skin elasticity.

2. UV damage:

Ultraviolet rays are one of the main causes that accelerate skin aging.

Long-term exposure to UV rays damages collagen and elastin fibers, reducing skin elasticity.

Main causes (2)

3. Dryness:

When the skin is dry, the skin barrier function weakens,

and a lack of moisture can reduce skin elasticity.

Unhealthy lifestyle habits:

Smoking, drinking, irregular eating habits, and stress can

harm skin health and accelerate aging, leading to reduced elasticity.

Spicy foods or excessive sugar intake can also

have a negative effect on skin elasticity.

4. Other factors:

Weakening of the retaining ligament in the skin’s dermis

can also cause sagging skin.

Incorrect cosmetic use or environmental pollution can also affect reduced skin elasticity.

Skin aging naturally comes to everyone.

It is only the pace at which it progresses that differs from person to person!

Care that suits your own skin can sometimes help with natural aging!

If you keep studying various things related to skin,

won’t there come a day when you can happily accept natural changes!?

That’s all for today!

If you have any questions, please leave them below!

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