1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Menopause

Crepey Skin! Ideas please!

Posted , 11 users are following.

janeben
janeben

I've just noticed that, in certain positions, my arm skin has become a little crepey (crepe paper!) and really do not want this to progress to those "older lady, been in too much sun" arms!

I have always moisturised daily, using as natural a cream/lotion as possible.  I don't sunbath anymore, but am an outside person, living by the sea, so do get tanned.  

I eat very healthily, take omega 3 plus use olive oils in cooking/salads.

Do I need collagen to plump skin?

Any ideas of supplements or creams would be gratefully accepted!

As I mentioned, I do buy toiletries without chemicals (or as few as possible)

Thank you ladies jx

0 likes, 7 replies

7 Replies

  • angieB48
    angieB48 janeben

    Posted

    There are exercises you can do to tone up crepey skin. It’s worked better on my face than arms or neck though! I take collagen daily and people do comment how young my skin looks but personally I think it’s down to genetics, good diet and exercise.  There’s always a surgical answer if it gets very bad and I did have a consultation last year to understand the risks  but I’m trying to accept aging as a natural process albeit whilst working on slowing it down!
    • janeben
      janeben angieB48

      Posted

      Hi Angie

      Thank you and funnily enough, I was in H&B earlier and saw huge containers of Collagen...half price!

      Thought I'd better do my homework prior to buying.

      I've accepted the ageing process (many positives about getting older) and as you, I've always looked after my diet and body but hope to prevent crinkly skin!

      How much collagen do you take, please, and can you find it in body lotions?

  • rhonda86833
    rhonda86833 janeben

    Posted

    I’ve read that crepey skin is caused by a loss of muscle in the area. I stopped running about a year ago because heart palps were freaking me out and in the last couple of months I’ve noticed crepey skin on my thighs. 😒

    • janeben
      janeben rhonda86833

      Posted

      Thank you Rhonda...interesting!  I've only just noticed it on my bicep skin!

  • Izzie_Lizzie
    Izzie_Lizzie janeben

    Edited

    Hi Janeben,

    I'm with you here!

    I've just noticed this on my skin the last few weeks and it’s like I've suddenly got an 80 year olds skin - and have been freaking out about it....really puts you under stress eh...it’s daft on one level but on another level it’s really quite distressing.  Am only 45. You don’t mention how old you are.  Who wants to get old - certainly not me.

    • janeben
      janeben Izzie_Lizzie

      Posted

      Hi Izzie

      I'm 60!  A young 60 I hope!

      Are you trying any preventative solutions?

  • kelly55079
    kelly55079 janeben

    Posted

    I believe it is due to loss of muscle..  My arms are getting 'wings' so I'm trying to do push-ups each morning among other things to tone them up.   I do take powder collagen for anti-aging benefits and I think it does help.  I have read that it also helps joints and arthritis so this is another plus with me  I figured why not for a scoop or 2 a day and it helps with many things.  I buy mine online at the home channel.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.