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Nothing will ever stop the aging process, but things like SPF, antioxidant serums, and retinol can prevent fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and skin laxity that can slow it down.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
That’s why many of our favorite eye creams pair peptides with retinal, caffeine, niacinamide, or growth factors to tackle multiple signs of aging at once, from puffiness and dark circles to thinning skin and laxity.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
16 May 2026
Although these driverless taxis were susceptible to citations from local law enforcement, laxity in autonomous vehicle regulations left California law enforcement puzzled about how to address vehicles that violated the state's road laws.
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Sagging skin, or skin laxity, can also happen.
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Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
That’s why many of our favorite eye creams pair peptides with retinal, caffeine, niacinamide, or growth factors to tackle multiple signs of aging at once, from puffiness and dark circles to thinning skin and laxity.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
16 May 2026
Although these driverless taxis were susceptible to citations from local law enforcement, laxity in autonomous vehicle regulations left California law enforcement puzzled about how to address vehicles that violated the state's road laws.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Sagging skin, or skin laxity, can also happen.
—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for laxity
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“Laxity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laxity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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laxity
noun
lax·ity
ˈlak-sət-ē 
: the quality or state of being lax
Medical Definition
laxity
noun
lax·i·ty
ˈlak-sət-ē
plural laxities
: the quality or state of being loose
a certain laxity of the bowels
ligamentous laxity
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