Thin crepey skin on knees and arms, firmed.
The fine, crinkled skin that can appear above your knees and along your upper arms has a way of making you feel older than you are, and it's one of those areas that's hard to firm up on your own. As skin naturally thins and loses collagen over time, this is incredibly common, and it can be gently firmed and smoothed.
What is crepey skin on the knees and arms?
The fine, loose, crinkled or “crêpey” skin that can develop above the knees and along the upper arms, sometimes with a slightly sagging or papery quality. It can make these areas feel older than the rest of the body.
What causes crepey skin on the knees and arms?
As natural collagen and elastin decline with age, and as the skin accumulates sun exposure over the years, it gradually thins and loses its firmness. The knees and upper arms are common areas for this, as the skin there is often thinner and well exposed to the sun.
What is crepey skin on the knees and arms?
The fine, loose, crinkled or “crêpey” skin that can develop above the knees and along the upper arms, sometimes with a slightly sagging or papery quality. It can make these areas feel older than the rest of the body.