How To Ease Those Tiny Crepey Wrinkles On Your Arms, Stomach & Legs
Smooth, firm skin en route.
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Beauty & Health Editor
Beauty & Health Editor
Hannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.
Image by Stocksy | Guille Faingold October 09, 2024 My body skin used to be half as smooth as my face—and it's no wonder why. When it came to facial skin care, I was diligent with serums, creams, and plenty of SPF, but I neglected my body. Once I decided to give my skin equal care from head to toe, everything changed for the better. I battled plenty of texture and sagging skin on areas like my knees, upper arms, and inner thighs—but by focusing on the three steps below, I've seen significant improvement, especially in texture. Naturally, I'm here to share what made the biggest difference: 1. First, choose your body lotion wisely. Rather than solely focusing on hydration, look for ingredients that specialize in tightening and lifting the skin, such as: The last two can cause irritation when used in excess, so it's wise to have one daily lotion and one treatment lotion with retinol or AHAs in your beauty cabinet. These firming ingredients will likely be paired with a rich butter or oil—shea, coconut, cocoa, and so on. This will ensure the lotion is easy to spread and keeps your skin soft throughout the day. 2. At mindbodygreen, we're all about skin care from the inside out—and crepey skin is one area where this is particularly true. Here's a short explanation of why: Crepey skin is caused, in part, by the degradation of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. This happens for a number of reasons, including normal, healthy aging. This process is accelerated by excess time in the sun, lack of topical care, and yes, even your diet. Your natural collagen bank can benefit from supplements, but you'll want to make sure they're hydrolyzed collagen peptides so they can be effectively absorbed into the body. When scanning the supplement market, look for additional ingredients like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to boost skin laxity and support overall hydration. 3. Last but certainly not least, exfoliation is essential for crepey skin—in fact, it's a must for your skin in general, from face to body to feet and more. This step ensures a healthy rate of cell turnover and helps to slough off dead skin, revealing your brightest, smoothest layer. When it comes to body exfoliation, you have a couple of options: Generally, body skin can tolerate stronger exfoliation than facial skin, but it's still best to patch-test any new products, especially those containing AHAs or retinol. To ensure your crepey skin gets the attention it needs to tighten up, exfoliate at least once a week in your body care routine. Follow up with your firming body lotion and you'll be set—no need for a 10-step body care routine (unless you want to, of course).
Find a body lotion with firming ingredients
Make inside-out collagen support a daily ritual
Exfoliate once or twice a week
The takeaway
Just like any skin concern, tackling crepey skin on the body takes time and attention. Start with a simple but effective body care routine, focusing on exfoliation and hydration.
