As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity — that firm, youthful quality that keeps it smooth and lifted. The combination of UV exposure, collagen loss, and environmental stressors causes sagging and wrinkles over time.

The good news? Science shows there are natural and effective ways to improve skin elasticity and prevent sagging — from nutrition and lifestyle habits to clinically proven skincare ingredients.

At Rejuvaskin, we believe in a holistic approach: combining topical innovation with healthy living to help your skin look and feel its best.

1. Nourish Your Skin from Within

Your diet directly impacts the skin’s ability to stay firm and resilient. Antioxidant-rich foods — like berries, green tea, and leafy greens — help neutralize free radicals that damage collagen and elastin.

A 2023 review found that polyphenols in plant-based foods have strong antioxidant and anti-aging properties, improving skin’s elasticity and slowing visible aging (Karağaç & Ceylan, 2023).

Meanwhile, a literature review found that green tea flavonoids significantly help prevent skin aging by protecting against oxidative damage and preserving elasticity (Pebrianti & Balqis, 2025).

Rejuvaskin Tip:
Pair your skincare routine with antioxidant-rich foods and hydration — what you eat can amplify what you apply.

2. Strengthen with Science-Backed Skincare Ingredients

Topical skincare remains one of the most effective external ways to boost elasticity.

Clinical research shows that peptide-based creams — which signal the skin to produce more collagen and elastin — can significantly reduce sagging and improve firmness within 8–16 weeks (Edison et al., 2024).

Similarly, oral collagen peptides have been shown to enhance skin elasticity and hydration, reducing visible signs of sagging after eight weeks of supplementation (Demir-Dora et al., 2024).

Rejuvaskin’s Advanced Firming Cream embraces this scientific approach, using a proprietary blend of peptides, natural botanicals, and antioxidants to help support the skin’s collagen and elastin matrix — restoring firmness and a smoother, lifted appearance.
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3. Protect and Care Through Daily Habits

Healthy daily habits make a big difference in preserving elasticity:

• Massage improves elasticity — Gentle effleurage massage when applying moisturizer has been shown to significantly improve skin elasticity versus using moisturizer alone (Widiarti & Kurniawati, 2023).

• Sun protection is non-negotiable — UV exposure increases elastase activity, breaking down elastic fibers and causing sagging (Imokawa & Ishida, 2015).

• Hydration and sleep — Both promote collagen renewal, while chronic dehydration and poor rest accelerate aging.

Rejuvaskin Tip:
Protect your skin daily with SPF, hydrate inside and out, and take time for mindful skincare rituals.

The Rejuvaskin Philosophy

At Rejuvaskin, we believe great skin care starts with understanding the science behind it. Our products — like the Advanced Firming Cream — are designed to help support collagen and elastin, restore resilience, and complement your overall wellness journey.

Healthy, firm skin isn’t just about what you put on your skin — it’s about nurturing it from the inside out.

Works Cited 

Demir-Dora, D., Ozsoy, U., Yıldırım, Y., Yilmaz, O., Aytac, P., Yilmaz, B., Dogan Kurtoglu, E., Akman, A., Tezman, S., Inaloz, H. S., & Erenmemişoğlu, A. (2024). The efficacy and safety of CollaSel Pro® hydrolyzed collagen peptide supplementation in improving skin health in adult females. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13. Link

Edison, B., Feng, L., Singh, S., Guerrero, R., Parsa, R., Patel, R., Dufort, M., & Green, B. (2024). A new peptide skin-brightening facial cream demonstrated clinical improvement in jawline sagging, discoloration, and overall photodamage.SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 8. Link

Imokawa, G., & Ishida, K. (2015). Biological mechanisms underlying ultraviolet-induced formation of skin wrinkling and sagging I: Reduced skin elasticity associated with enhanced dermal elastase activity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 16(4), 7753–7775. Link

Karağaç, M. S., & Ceylan, H. (2023). Effects of natural polyphenols against skin aging. International Conference on Recent Academic Studies. Link

Pebrianti, F., & Balqis, U. M. (2025). The relationship between using green tea in preventing skin aging: A literature review. Jurnal Kesehatan, 14(1). Link

Widiarti, A. W., & Kurniawati, D. (2023). Effect of effleurage along with moisturizing application on skin elasticity.Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(2). Link