Wrinkles, a natural part of aging, are most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms. As you get older, your skin naturally becomes less elastic and more fragile. Decreased production of natural oils dries your skin and makes it appear more wrinkled. Facial movements and expressions, such as squinting or smiling, lead to fine lines and wrinkles. Each time you use a facial muscle, a groove forms beneath the surface of the skin. And as skin ages, it loses its flexibility and is no longer able to spring back in place. These grooves then become permanent features on your face.
Crepey skin is thin and looks finely wrinkled like crepe paper. It may also sag or feel loose. While crepey skin is similar to common wrinkles in many ways, the condition tends to impact larger areas, and this skin feels noticeably more fragile and thin. Crepey skin is most common under the eyes and on the upper inner arms. Sun damage is the most common cause of crepey skin, but it certainly isn’t the only cause.
Other causes of crepey skin may include:
Crepey skin is thin and looks finely wrinkled like crepe paper. It may also sag or feel loose. While crepey skin is similar to common wrinkles in many ways, the condition tends to impact larger areas, and this skin feels noticeably more fragile and thin. Crepey skin is most common under the eyes and on the upper inner arms. Sun damage is the most common cause of crepey skin, but it certainly isn’t the only cause.
Other causes of crepey skin may include:
- aging
- significant weight fluctuatuion
- consuming alcohol
- lack of moisture in the skin (Dehydration)
- some medications, such as prednisone
- smoking
- sleep deprivation
- pollution
- difficulty eating a balanced diet
- heat exposure
- increased cortisol levels from stress, which can lead to disrupted skin repair