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Youth is coveted for many reasons, and near the top of the list are definitely the good looks that come with it. When we\u2019re young, our skin is supple and firm, and it feels particularly cruel that this tautness gradually declines as we age. After all, it\u2019s not like we do anything to deserve it \u2013 we simply have the audacity to grow older. As if it could be avoided! Unfortunately, loss of skin elasticity is something we must endure if we want to keep having and celebrating birthdays. But we don\u2019t have to give it up without a fight, either. There are ways to improve skin elasticity and cheat the vagaries of time a little bit. Let\u2019s explore how we can accomplish this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Truth of the Sag<\/h2>\n

Skin begins to sag when collagen, elastin and natural fat begin to degrade and break down. This breakdown is the natural process of aging, but there are environmental and behavioral factors that can accelerate it. For example, too much sun exposure throughout one\u2019s life can greatly affect the integrity of collagen and elastin, causing them to degrade more quickly than they would otherwise. Hence the absolute importance of using sunblock on a daily basis, whether it\u2019s bright and shining outside or cloudy and gloomy. It doesn\u2019t matter because sunlight and UV rays penetrate clouds, no matter how overcast the sky happens to be. If you hate wearing sunblock, consider covering your face with a broad-brimmed hat or a parasol (it\u2019s fashionable!).<\/p>\n

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Collagen is the body\u2019s most abundant protein. It is found in tendons, muscles, ligaments and the skin. It\u2019s what keeps skin firm, and if we could somehow keep it from degrading, we\u2019d pretty much have found the fountain of youth!<\/p>\n

Elastin is also a protein found in many connective tissues. In the skin, it provides the ability to bounce back when pulled, poked or pinched. Elastin also degrades with time and with exposure to UV rays.<\/p>\n

Fat loss in the skin also occurs as we age, causing skin to become thinner and less elastic. Absence of that protective layer of facial fat will make your skin appear droopier and looser.<\/p>\n

These three factors are crucial in keeping skin looking youthful. Of course they don\u2019t deteriorate at the same rate in every person. Some people will find that they age a little faster than others perhaps, especially if they are of a naturally light complexion. The less melanin you have, the more the sun\u2019s rays will affect your skin\u2019s appearance and integrity. That\u2019s because melanin naturally protects the skin from damage caused by UV rays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Get Firm Skin<\/h2>\n

Good news: It is possible to help skin remain firm or to improve elasticity once some of it has gone. Your diet, the products you use on your skin and prevention techniques can all go a long way in maintaining skin\u2019s natural firmness, even as you blow out more and more candles on your birthday cake with each passing year.<\/p>\n

1. Prevention<\/strong>
\nThis is honestly the most important step. Preventing loss of collagen and elastin, and thus preventing sagging, involves taking very good care of your skin and yourself in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n