Crepey skin refers to skin that has become thin, loose and finely wrinkled, with a texture similar to crepe paper. It most commonly appears on the upper arms, neck, chest, hands and around the eyes, and tends to become more noticeable with age.

The main driver is a loss of collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin firm and springy. Sun exposure, dehydration, weight changes and the natural aging process all accelerate this breakdown. Once the skin loses that structural support, it stops bouncing back the way it used to.

Treatments that stimulate collagen production can make a real difference. The improvement is gradual rather than instant, but it is real and builds over time with each session.