Wrinkles and Skin Laxity


 

 

As we age, the skin produces fewer cells and repairs damaged cells more slowly, while cells in the horny layer of the skin become drier and rougher. Increasing rigidity, inelasticity and a decrease of dermal elastin and collagen fibers mean the skin begins to wrinkle and sag. Additionally, weakened blood capillaries can cause the skin to bruise more easily.