Causes and Improvement Methods for Skin Laxity
May 28, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Introduction
This is commonly caused by: natural aging—over time, collagen loss reduces skin elasticity, metabolic rate slows down, and the fibers between cells gradually degenerate, leading to skin laxity and aging. It is recommended to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as foods rich in collagen, to replenish natural nutrients and help combat skin aging and laxity.
Many people notice that, despite meticulous skincare, their skin still becomes lax. Why does this happen—and how can it be improved? Details are as follows:
① Natural Aging
Starting around age 25, women experience a gradual decline in collagen production, slowed metabolism, and progressive degeneration of the fibrous structures between cells—leading to diminished skin elasticity and the onset of age-related laxity.
Solution: Consume abundant fresh fruits, vegetables, and collagen-rich foods to supply natural nutrients that help combat skin aging and laxity. Maintain regular sleep patterns, avoid staying up late, and engage in consistent physical activity—particularly aerobic exercise, which enhances metabolism and aids toxin elimination.
② Excessive Weight Loss
Weight loss should be a gradual, sustainable process. Yet many individuals embark on rapid, extreme weight-loss efforts—driven by impulsive motivation—hoping to shed pounds dramatically in a short time. This often involves severe calorie restriction and excessive running, resulting in significant weight loss but also compromised skin elasticity and laxity.
Solution: Prioritize exercise over caloric restriction for weight loss, using the latter only as a supportive measure. Aim for gradual, steady weight reduction—no more than 5 kg (≈10 lbs) per month—to allow the body, including the skin, to adapt safely.
③ Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Exposure
Prolonged UV exposure triggers excessive free radical formation within the skin. These free radicals oxidize skin components, accelerating aging, causing laxity, and diminishing elasticity. Chronic, intense sun exposure further damages skin tissue, leading to photoaging.
Solution: Apply broad-spectrum, high-SPF sunscreen before going outdoors. Opt for antioxidant-enriched sunscreens to neutralize free radicals and mitigate oxidative damage.
