Crepey Skin: Causes, Treatments & Prevention
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crepey Skin?
Crepey skin is a term used to describe skin that appears thin, fragile, finely wrinkled, and loose—much like crepe paper. It often feels dry and lacks the firmness and bounce associated with healthy, youthful skin. Unlike deeper wrinkles or sagging caused by volume loss, crepey skin is typically more superficial but can be widespread across the face, neck, décolletage, arms, hands, and under the eyes.
Common signs of crepey skin include:
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Fine, etched lines that resemble tissue paper
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Noticeable thinning of the skin, often with a dry, dull surface
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Skin that appears lax or crinkled when gently pinched or moved
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A general loss of smoothness, elasticity, and hydration
Crepey skin is one of the most common concerns we address at Chloe Regan Cosmetic Clinic—because it affects not only how your skin looks but how it feels, moves, and responds to light and texture.
How Does Crepey Skin Develop?
Crepey skin is primarily caused by a breakdown of collagen and elastin, the skin’s two most important structural proteins. These fibres give skin its strength, stretch, and plump appearance. When they degrade over time, the skin loses its firmness and becomes fragile and crepey.
The Formation Process
Several internal and external factors contribute to crepey skin, often working together over time:
1. Natural Ageing
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Collagen decline: From our 20s onward, we produce about 1% less collagen each year.
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Elastin breakdown: Elastin provides skin with flexibility. Once damaged, it is rarely rebuilt.
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Cell turnover slows: Skin renewal slows with age, contributing to a dull, thin texture.
2. Environmental Stressors
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Sun exposure (UV damage): The number one cause of premature creping, UV light breaks down collagen and elastin, accelerating ageing.
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Dehydration: Lack of moisture from both internal hydration and external skincare causes the skin to appear and feel papery.
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Pollution and oxidative stress: Environmental toxins weaken the skin barrier and accelerate cellular aging.
3. Lifestyle and Genetic Factors
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Rapid weight loss: Can leave skin lax with insufficient elasticity to bounce back.
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Smoking: Impairs blood flow and collagen production.
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Hormonal changes: Especially around menopause, when estrogen (key to skin thickness and hydration) sharply declines.
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Genetics: Some individuals are more predisposed to thinning or early skin laxity based on inherited factors.
Where Does Crepey Skin Commonly Appear?
Crepey skin most often develops in areas where the skin is naturally thin or exposed to environmental stress, including:
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Under the eyes
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Neck and décolletage
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Inner arms and above knees
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Hands and forearms
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Lower cheeks and around the mouth
Can skincare help crepey skin?
Absolutely—especially when paired with clinical treatments. Our team can recommend medical-grade skincare with active ingredients such as peptides, retinoids, and hyaluronic acid to support your in-clinic results.
Is crepey skin reversible?
While it may not be possible to reverse all signs of ageing, crepey skin can be significantly improved with targeted treatments that rebuild collagen, rehydrate the skin, and improve its elasticity. With the right program, skin can appear firmer, smoother, and more youthful.
Treating Crepey Skin at Chloe Regan Cosmetic Clinic
At Chloe Regan, we offer a multi-layered, personalised approach to improving crepey skin—focusing on long-term collagen stimulation, skin strengthening, and deep hydration. All treatments begin with a complimentary skin consultation, including VISIA® imaging analysis, to assess the degree of creping and tailor a precise plan.
Ultraformer MPT is a leading non-invasive ultrasound treatment that:
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Stimulates new collagen and elastin production
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Targets deeper skin layers without damaging the surface
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Gradually lifts and tightens crepey, loose skin on the neck, arms, knees, and jawline
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🕒 Results continue to improve over 2–3 months post-treatment with no downtime.
SkinPen® is a TGA-registered medical microneedling device used to:
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Create precise micro-channels in the skin to trigger collagen renewal
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Improve skin thickness, texture, and tone
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Enhance elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine crepey lines
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🌿 Safe for all skin tones and ideal for fragile areas like under the eyes and neck.
For more advanced or deeper creping, Secret RF adds radiofrequency energy to the microneedling process:
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Heats the dermis while delivering collagen-stimulating micro-injuries
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Provides significant improvement in skin firmness, especially in the neck, décolletage, and body areas
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Improves texture, tone, and elasticity over multiple sessions
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🔥 Minimal downtime, with visible results after 2–3 treatments.
4. Skin Quality & Hydration Support Treatments
We also offer targeted skin therapies to address dehydration, tone, and texture:
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Hydration infusions to support moisture retention
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Biostimulatory techniques to encourage long-term skin remodelling
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Clinical-strength skin boosters to enhance radiance and restore bounce
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📋 All treatments are tailored after a personalised consultation and performed by our trained clinical team. Prescription-based treatments are only available where medically indicated and prescribed by our practitioners.
🏆 Awards & Achievements 🏆
Chloe and her team of highly skilled Dermal and Skin Therapists have been recognised nationally for their outstanding results. With multiple prestigious awards across Australia, you can feel confident knowing you’re in expert hands at Chloe Regan Cosmetic Clinic.
🏆 Ultraformer MPT Award 2024 - Best Outstanding Results
🏆 Winner - Best Skin Transformation, Australia - ABACTA Awards 2022
🏆 2nd Place - Beauty Queen, Australia - ABACTA Awards 2021
🏆 Winner - Best Face Results, Australia - Face & Body Awards 2019
Book Your Appointment Today
If you have any questions or would like to book your appointment please call the clinic on 0410924564 or fill out the form and we will get back to you ASAP, or book your own appointment online.
Location
Chloe Regan Cosmetic Clinic
Shop CA01 Noosa Civic
28 Eenie Creek Rd
Noosaville, Sunshine Coast QLD 4566