Thin skin can occur with age, drinking alcohol, sun exposure, and smoking.
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board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills
How does thinning skin occur?
The biggest culprit is the usual suspect: sun exposure, explainsDr.
Ava Shamban, a board-certified dermatologist based in Beverly Hills.
Genetics can also play a role in thinning skin and volume loss.
board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills
Skin volume is related to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, says Shamban.
Caucasians will most often experience wrinkles, elasticity losses, and even reduced volume in lips earlier.
Black or African American skin has a thicker, more dense and more compact dermis.
Asian and Latinx skin is in between.
Which skin-care ingredients can help with thinning skin?
Shamban says that natural moisturizing factors and humectants are key.
These will give skin a thicker appearance with a juicy, plump effect, she says.
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Use it with theHA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator,which has five types of hyaluronic acid to boost and retain hydration.
board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills
Polyglutamic acid, or PGA, is a naturally derived peptide that draws moisture into the skin.
PGA is a great plumper holding onto more than four times the moisture than hyaluronic acid, says Shamban.
Retinol will help to build structure and thicken skin, so this has what it takes, says Shamban.
Tremella mushroom is a very good humectant, so this has my vote, notes Shamban.
According to Shamban, the presence of liquid collagen and microalgae oil will help double down on density.
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