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Skin elasticity refers to the skin’s ability to stretch and return to its original shape, much like a rubber band. It’s one of the key qualities that gives skin a firm, lifted and youthful-looking appearance.

In scientific terms, elasticity is influenced by the skin’s natural supportive elements, such as collagen and elastin, which help keep the skin feeling supple, smooth and resilient. As these supportive fibres change over time, skin can begin to look less firm and more prone to visible sagging.

To support the appearance of firmer, more elastic skin, explore our advanced skincare range — including the HYDROSURGE Pro-Collagen NanoPillow Serum, formulated with next-gen actives that help promote a smoother, more lifted and revitalised look.

One of the most common signs of reduced skin elasticity is the appearance of looser, less firm-looking skin, particularly around areas such as the jowls, neck, or under the eyes.

A simple way to get a sense of your skin’s elasticity is the "pinch test", where you gently pinch the skin on the back of your hand or cheek:

• Good Elasticity: The skin snaps back quickly.
• Reduced Elasticity: The skin takes longer to return to its original shape and may hold a crease briefly.

Other visible signs can include skin that appears less lifted, more prone to fine lines, or slower to bounce back after movement or pressure.

SKOON.’s elasticity-supporting products, like our DREAM TEAM Duo, are formulated with advanced actives to help improve the look of firmness and promote a smoother, more resilient-looking complexion. Shop now to start seeing a difference.

Skin starts to lose its elasticity in your mid-to-late 20s. The effects aren't noticeable until later, usually in your 30s and 40s. After the age of 20, the body produces approximately 1% less collagen in the skin each year. 

This natural process is called intrinsic ageing. However, external factors (extrinsic ageing) can dramatically accelerate this loss:

• Sun Exposure (UV damage): Damage from the sun’s UV rays is the number one cause of premature skin ageing, damaging collagen and elastic fibres. 
• Quitting Smoking and managing lifestyle changes can also help, including improving your diet and frequent skin hydration.

Firm skin and manage skin health with products like our HYDROSURGE Pro-Collagen NanoPillow Serum and WOW-WOW WONDER 3-Hyaluron & Vitamin C Face Serum. For protection against sun damage, shop our range of UV ageing products.

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, skin elasticity and skin tightness refer to two very different qualities:

• Skin Elasticity: This describes the skin’s ability to stretch and return to its original shape. It’s influenced by the supportive elements within the deeper layers of the skin, such as collagen and elastin. Healthy elasticity is what gives skin its springiness, bounce, and youthful-looking resilience.
• Skin Tightness: This refers to the surface-level sensation of the skin feeling taut. Tightness can occur when the skin is dehydrated, or after using certain instant-firming products. However, this temporary tightening effect doesn’t necessarily reflect any change in the deeper structures that influence true elasticity.

Understanding the difference helps you choose the right products — whether you're looking to support elasticity for long-term firmness or simply relieve tightness caused by dryness or external stressors. Shop our expertly formulated elasticity products, like the HYDROSURGE Pro-Collagen NanoPillow Serum, that target deep skin elasticity rather than just surface tightness.

Improving skin elasticity requires a comprehensive skincare routine that focuses on regeneration and protection:

• Topical Products (Vitamin A / Retinoids): Vitamin A derivatives are the gold standard for improving elasticity and firmness by boosting collagen production (new collagen) and elastin.
• Sun Protection (SPF): Wearing sunscreen every day is the single most important step to prevent further breakdown of elastic fibres caused by the sun.
• Antioxidants (like Vitamin C): These protect against free radicals and stimulate collagen synthesis. Getting enough vitamins from citrus fruits and supplements also supports overall health.
• Peptides / Amino Acids: Signal the skin cells to produce more collagen and assist with healing wounds.
• Hydration: Maintaining optimal skin hydration supports the function of all structural proteins and skin thickness.

Ready to improve your skin? Shop our powerful Peptide-rich treatments, like the RETININ® NIGHT Intensive 0.1% RetinAL Firming Treatment, designed to restore elasticity and firm skin.

The most effective vitamin for helping firm the skin over time is Vitamin A (retinoids/RetinAL).

• How it Works: Vitamin A works deep within the skin cells to accelerate cellular turnover and boost collagen production. This action strengthens the skin's underlying structure, leading to a visible reduction in sagging skin and an improved firmness.
• Other Key Vitamins: Vitamin C is also important, as it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and provides antioxidant protection against the environmental stressors that cause ageing skin.

Shop our RetinAL products, including the BAKU-GLOW Gentle 1% Bakuchiol Resurfacing Cream, or shop our range of skin firming and elasticity products.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that signal the skin to produce more collagen and improve firmness. Certain peptide groups – including collagen-supporting signal peptides and copper peptides like GHK-Cu – are studied for their role in improving elasticity and helping maintain the skin’s structural proteins.

SKOON.’s HYDROSURGE Pro-Collagen NanoPillow Serum has been specifically formulated with advanced peptide technology to help improve visible firmness and skin bounce. Shop now and experience its targeting effect on the structural proteins responsible for youthful, elastic skin.

Yes — RetinAL (Vitamin A) is one of the most well-studied skincare ingredients for improving skin elasticity. It increases cellular turnover, stimulates collagen synthesis, and enhances the look of fine lines and sagging skin over time.

SKOON.’s RETININ® NIGHT Intensive 0.1% RetinAL Firming Treatment is specifically designed to support skin renewal and firmness while you sleep. 

If you prefer a gentler alternative, the BAKU-GLOW Gentle 1% Bakuchiol Resurfacing Cream offers retinoid-like benefits with less sensitivity. Shop now to experience the benefits within a few short weeks.

Skin elasticity is primarily determined by two key structural proteins — collagen and elastin. These proteins keep the dermal layers firm, strong, and springy. When collagen production and natural elasticity decline with age, skin becomes thinner and more prone to sagging.

SKOON. offers two solutions to support these visible changes:

• HYDROSURGE Pro-Collagen NanoPillow Serum: Formulated with peptides that support collagen pathways for improved bounce and firmness.
• RETININ® NIGHT Intensive 0.1% RetinAL Firming Treatment: A targeted nighttime treatment that enhances cell turnover to improve visible elasticity and skin texture over time.

Shop SKOON.’s skin elasticity solutions to support firmer, more resilient-looking skin.

The most effective creams for improving elasticity are those that support collagen renewal rather than temporary skin firming on the surface. RetinAL and Bakuchiol are stand-out ingredients for this, as they increase cell turnover and support the skin’s structural proteins over time.

For elasticity specifically, SKOON.’s top picks include:

• RETININ® NIGHT Intensive 0.1% RetinAL Firming Treatment – an intensive overnight dose to support firmness and skin renewal.
• BAKU-GLOW Gentle 1% Bakuchiol Resurfacing Cream – a gentler alternative with retinoid-like benefits for improved elasticity and texture.

You can also maximise results by layering specialist creams for specific zones and using daytime protection that supports elasticity:

• BRIGHT-EYED Brighten + Firm Eye Cream – applied to the delicate under-eye zone, this formula delivers hydration, vitamin C + K1, and visible firming to help maintain elasticity where there is sagging skin and less tightness. 

Pairing these with daily SPF — such as SUNNYBONANI® SPF40+ All-in-One Daily Defence Cream — helps preserve results and prevent further breakdown of collagen fibres.

Shop the collection now and feel the targeted effect on the structural proteins essential for firm, resilient skin.