Any advice to help improve elasticity of skin?

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LIST OF FOODS THAT IMPROVE ELASTICITY IN SKIN

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Sep 14, 2011 | By Maura Banar

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Your skin isn't just the largest organ in your body, it's three thin layers of a semi-permeable covering that protects your other organs and manages the passage of substances into and out of your blood. Despite the apparent durability of your skin, it's surprisingly susceptible to damage, both from within and from the environment. Your body uses nutrients from the foods and beverages you consume to repair skin cells, replace damaged cells and maintain cell integrity. Certain foods might provide particular health benefits that can protect your skin and maximize its elasticity.
WATER
As much as 65 percent of your body is made of water, which isn't considered a food, but is an essential nutrient. Water also helps maintain the elasticity of your skin. A common sign of dehydration, explains Bastyr University, is lacks of elasticity of your skin. If you skin doesn't bounce back when gently pinched, you probably need to drink more water to plump up your skin cells. East Carolina University explains that adult males ages 19 to 50 should consume a minimum of 13 8-ounce cups of water daily. For females in the same age group, the minimum amount is nine cups of water.

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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants such as vitamin C, which draw free-radicals out of your body, decreasing or preventing their damaging effects. Dr. Lawrence Gibson of the Mayo Clinic explains that while all fruits and vegetables are healthy choices, certain ones are particularly high in antioxidants that can protect your skin, including blueberries, green leafy vegetables, and yellow- or orange-colored fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are also a good source of water, which also helps maintain skin health and elasticity. Consume a variety of fruits and vegetables to round out a variety of nutrients from different sources.
NUTS, BEANS AND LEGUMES
Nuts, beans and legumes are plant sources of proteins that your body uses to replace dead skin cells. Nuts such as almonds and walnuts also contain vitamin E, a fat-soluble nutrient that protects your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. Vitamin E, according to the University of California Riverside, can decrease sagging and wrinkling of your skin that indicates a loss of elasticity due to aging. Nuts also provide biotin, a B vitamin that is responsible for the production of your skin cells. Beans, peas and legumes contain minerals such as copper, which improve the elasticity of your skin by supporting its structure.
FOODS RICH IN ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Foods such as salmon, mackerel, flaxseeds and walnuts are sources of essential fatty acids. These fats, which cannot be manufactured by your body, are necessary for the production of the oils that keep your skin lubricated, soft and pliable. The Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University adds that essential fatty acids help provide structure for cell membranes and help maintain the flexibility of your skin. A deficiency of essential fatty acids can lead to scaly, dry, inflamed skin that has impaired elasticity.
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Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/543443-list-of-foods-that-improve-elasticity-in-skin/#ixzz2NcJ14pjG

Me too!!! I am using a coconut butter which seems to be helping some. I have been told that it can take up to a year for the elasticity to improve after weight loss.

From all the reading I have done, there are way to many factors but ill tell you what i have found out.

The longer your skin was the stretched, the less elastic it is, thus the harder it will be to get it back to were it was. (I spent the better part of a decade really overweight so I had some loose skin)

The faster the weight comes off the more loose your skin will be, just because it is not keeping up with the fat reduction.

Staying hydrated and using lotion helps (I think, I use coco butter after i shower, and make sure i get plenty of water and it has helped me alot (still have the extra skin but noticeably smaller from when I first lost my weight)

Its probably not the worlds best answer but thats what I know and what worked for me.

Two common tools that will improve your elasticity: Water (drink , drink, drink) Lotion (keep that skin moisterized) Exfoliate when possible and remember to keep things in moderation. Give your skin time to adjust to your changing body.

Great topic! I was wondering the same thing.

its loose because

1. genetics
2. you lost a lot of body fat and excess skin is left there and would require surgery
3. its just body fat.

no special food is gonna help you.


...most likely its number 3

drinking tons of water + heavy weight lifting

Water! As much as you can hold, and then some! Pure and simple!