3 Habits That Will Actually Help You Avoid Crepey Skin On The Body

Like wrinkles, crepey skin happens to us all at some point, but you can delay the inevitable for as long as possible. While certain invasive procedures can help (lasers and the like), not everyone wants to go that route. The good news is—you don't have to. 

While retinol serums may be more popular for their facial benefits, you can use retinol on your body as well and reap similar perks: Retinol has been studied for its healthy aging benefits, with one human study showing retinol treatment stimulated collagen production1 in mature skin, helping decrease the appearance of wrinkling.

"Besides stimulating production of new collagen, retinol enhances cell turnover," board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M.D., once told mbg. "This means it sheds dead and damaged cells that make the skin look dull." So not only will retinol body lotion help you prevent thinning skin, but you'll also get a full-body glow at the same time. 

Crepey skin comes naturally with age, largely due to a dip in collagen production. To ease crepey skin from within, you should ingest collagen from food sources. 

"Collagen-rich foods can significantly support skin hydration and elasticity," board-certified family physician and functional medicine expert Alejandra Carrasco, M.D., once told mbg.

Specifically, you'll want to keep an eye out for body lotions and creams that contain a blend of nourishing plant butters, botanical oils to lock in moisture, and antioxidants to fight off free radicals that cause oxidative stress, which can accelerate skin aging.