There are a few reasons why we develop the look of crepey skin. The first is sun exposure; UV damage from the sun speeds up the breakdown of your skins protein structure. Crepey skin can also be a result of pregnancy, weight loss or it could simply be age.

Two prominent American cosmetic surgeons have recently released a revolutionary cream that focuses on hydration, not just moisturisation. They claim that moisturising helps put hydration in the skin, but hydration helps the body to retain moisture.

But what are the ingredients and can you replicate this at home?

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