Look as young as you feel: 4 things you need to know about crepey skin

Did you know that your body’s production of collagen and elastin slows dramatically at around age 30? What this means for women: Every year, the skin slowly but surely ages away from the youthful appearance that everyone yearns to maintain.

Many assume that aging is mostly apparent in the face. However, it’s really that “crepey” skin on the rest of your body—your neck, arms, legs, and hands—that give away your years.

Maybe you’ve tried a variety of lotions and creams but found that the only thing that has worked so far is hiding under clothing in order to avoid the ridicule, hurtful comments (from others and yourself), and alienation that comes with aging.

What causes this unsightly and embarrassing condition that so many struggle with? And what can you do to restore your youthful skin and finally be able to look the same age as you feel on the inside?

We’ve put together the four things you need to know about crepey skin, including a newly invented, unique solution from cosmetic surgeons John Layke and Payman Danielpour at Beverly Hills MD. Learn more about this new solution here.

What is crepey skin? 

Crepey skin gets its name from its crepe paper appearance: dry, wrinkled, creased, and thin. It’s extremely common in adults and can appear as early as one’s mid-twenties. It’s also one of the biggest causes for concern among women, as it’s hard to prevent.

What causes it?

There are several causes of crepey skin, but often it’s not your fault—rather, it’s just what happens as we live life and get older. As you age, your cells change and your skin naturally becomes thinner and dryer. Additionally, years of sun exposure causes UV damage and dryness, and losing lots of weight or giving birth can also trigger the development of crepey skin.

Why your creams and moisturizers don’t work:

Usually when someone wants to “youthen” their skin, they lather on lots of lotion. However, this doesn’t work, even if the lotions and creams claim to fight aging.

There is a difference between moisturizing the skin and hydrating it. Body lotion moisturizes, which means that it helps put moisture into the skin—a temporary solution. Hydrating means helping your skin retain the moisture that you’re putting into it, which is what you need for lasting results. 

If you have crepey skin, chances are you’re not adequately hydrating it, so your skin keeps aging, no matter how many products you apply. 

The solution for crepey skin:

For years, Doctors John Layke and Payman Danielpour worked to create a new technique that help with the core underlying problems that cause crepe skin with a unique method. This solution is subtle and under-the-radar (not something obvious like botox), and yet it has proven so effective that the medical community is calling it an astonishing anti-aging breakthrough.

So what is this method that women are using to restore the youthful appearance of skin all over their bodies, making them feel confident, radiant, and beautiful again (not to mention prompting their friends to ask, “What have you been doing? You look so young!”)?

In this video, Doctors Layke and Danielpour walk you through the problems of crepe skin and demonstrate their unique solution, shown to produce amazing results on women just like you.

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