The Skin Nerd: Can you make skin more elastic to prevent sagging?

As we age, our skin loses some of its "snap back" capabilities — here's how you can help restore it
The Skin Nerd: Can you make skin more elastic to prevent sagging?

sagging is natural and for many inevitable, and although we cannot completely prevent it or eradicate it, we can definitely help to improve it with a multi-pronged approach.

Ageing is an honour and a privilege — however, the effects of skin ageing can affect the confidence of people, especially if we notice our skin starting to sag before we think it should. 

Sagging skin, or as its more commonly titled, a loss of skin elasticity, is caused by the degradation of elastin and collagen. 

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