Lack of firmness

Why does skin lose elasticity?
The loss of skin elasticity - a process called Elastosis - is an inevitable effect of the passing years. While we start with young, firm skin and strong dermal tissue, our internal supply of proteins tend to slowly but surely diminish as we age. These fibrous proteins - namely Collagen and Elastin - are responsible for supporting the skin's structure and upkeeping its ability to stretch and snap back, keeping it tight and smooth. Their decrease disrupts the dermal tissue arrangement, which results in the well-known and undesired saggy skin. While aging is the main reason behind loose skin, there are other circumstances that can contribute to the unwelcome appearance of excess skin:
- Environmental factors such as sun exposure and air pollution can accelerate elastosis due to oxidative stress, which causes premature skin aging.
- Smoking and having unhealthy or insufficient eating, sleeping, and exercising habits can also play a role in deteriorating collagen and elastin, resulting in extra skin.
- Finally, hormonal imbalances and menopause are internal factors also commonly associated with the loss of skin firmness.
These uninvited signs of aging, such as wrinkles and saggy neck skin, are hard to avoid but aren't invincible: with the right skin tightening products you have a chance to fight back. Keep reading to find out Lancôme's tips for building a skincare routine including some of the best firming face creams for sagging skin.

How to tighten loose skin?
If you're wondering how to get rid of saggy skin and keep a youthful look, changing negative lifestyle habits is the obvious first step. However, if you want a more targeted course of action, a dedicated skincare routine might just be what you need to tighten loose skin. By adding a skin tightening cream or a firming eye cream to your daily regimen, you might be able to boost your skin elasticity and regain the younger-looking, firm skin you desire. Face tightening creams and firming lotions usually feature carefully curated formulas with skincare ingredients (such as Hyaluronic Acid) known to be great allies in fighting off saggy skin. For a complete, well-rounded routine, make sure to go beyond firming creams and toning creams by boosting your skin hydration with the right face serums and skin moisturizers and avoiding a sun-damaged skin with the right sunscreen lotion .