Unfortunately collagen and elastin molecules in the skin are very susceptible to sugar, meaning they become brittle when attacked, leaving skin wrinkled, saggy and dull.
Reduced lysyl oxidase activity results in defective collagen and elastin polymerization and corresponding connective-tissue abnormalities including aortic aneurisms, loose skin, and fragile bones.
It is produced by the actions of the enzyme lysyl oxidase in the extracellular matrix and is essential in the crosslink formation that stabilizes collagen and elastin.
The glucocorticoid hormones responsible for the development of stretch marks affect the dermis by preventing the fibroblasts from forming collagen and elastin fibers, necessary to keep rapidly growing skin taut.
Hydrolysed elastin and sodium hyaluronate support the skin barrier's ability to retain moisture, while extracts of fig and rosehip protect against free radicals.
