When it’s cold outside, we can cover up and hide any unsightly skin with sweaters and turtlenecks, but when summer rolls around, cooler outfits can leave us feeling exposed—and nobody wants to have crepey skin out in the open. Let’s discuss what we can do about it now, and how we can address it for the long term.
What Is Crepey Skin?
Crepey skin gets its name from crepe paper, a thin, crinkly type of tissue paper, and it refers to changes in the middle layer of skin (dermis) involving thinning, dehydration, and structural loss due to a lack of collagen and elastin. It’s typically seen where sun damage has taken place, such as on the décolletage, around the eyes, and on the backs of hands….