Similar to collagen, elastin is a major protein within the skin that gives it elasticity - and is essential in ensuring skin tone and firmness, as well as aiding in the repair of scars and wounds.
As with collagen, production of elastin slows as we age and is also affected by environmental aggressors such as UV exposure and pollution. However, creating new elastin is more challenging than creating collagen. As such, it's important to work to protect the elastin we already have within our skin. Wearing a broad spectrum SPF is the best way to preserve elastin, as well as considering antioxidant-rich products to fight against damage caused by free radicals.
