Crepey Skin: The Complete Australian Guide
Crepey skin describes skin that appears thin, finely wrinkled and paper-like. It commonly develops on the arms, legs, knees, elbows and décolletage and is often associated with dryness, reduced skin elasticity and natural ageing.
Quick Answer
Crepey skin develops from a combination of moisture loss, reduced collagen and elastin over time, environmental exposure and changes to the skin barrier. While it cannot be completely reversed, regular hydration, gentle exfoliation and sun protection can improve how the skin looks and feels.
What is crepey skin?
Unlike deep wrinkles, crepey skin has a fine, crinkled appearance similar to crepe paper. It often feels dry and less elastic and becomes more noticeable when the skin is pinched or stretched.
Where does crepey skin appear?
- Upper arms
- Forearms
- Legs
- Knees
- Elbows
- Hands
- Neck
- Chest
What causes crepey skin?
- Natural ageing
- Loss of collagen
- Reduced elastin
- Sun exposure
- Dry skin
- Reduced skin barrier function
- Rapid weight changes
- Hormonal changes
Can glycolic acid help?
Glycolic acid helps remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, improving skin texture and allowing moisturising ingredients to work more effectively. When combined with hydrating ingredients such as urea, glycerin and shea butter it may improve the appearance of crepey-looking skin over time.
Ingredients that may support crepey-looking skin
- Glycolic Acid
- Urea
- Niacinamide
- Glycerin
- Shea Butter
- Aloe Vera
Daily routine
- Cleanse gently.
- Apply glycolic acid body lotion several nights per week.
- Moisturise consistently.
- Use sunscreen on exposed skin daily.
The Lotion for crepey skin
The Lotion combines 12% glycolic acid, urea, niacinamide, glycerin, shea butter and aloe vera to exfoliate, hydrate and improve the appearance of rough, dry and crepey-looking skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can crepey skin improve?
Many people notice improvement in skin texture and hydration with a consistent skincare routine, although individual results vary and natural ageing continues over time.
Does moisturiser alone fix crepey skin?
Moisturiser can improve hydration, but combining hydration with gentle exfoliation may improve overall skin texture for some people.
Is crepey skin the same as wrinkles?
No. Crepey skin refers to thin, finely textured skin, whereas wrinkles are deeper folds or lines.