elastin
noun
elas·tin
i-ˈla-stən 
: a protein that is similar to collagen and is the chief constituent of elastic fibers
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Fibroblasts are cells that produce connective structures like collagen and elastin, which serve as the scaffolding within skin—so increasing their numbers can translate to more of those important fibers and, in turn, smoother, firmer skin.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 June 2024
The cream is made from a blend of vitamin E, aloe vera, wheat germ, sunflower seed oil, collagen, and elastin and has over 1,200 ratings on Walmart.com.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The cream's formula is designed to aid the removal of damaged collagen, creating room for healthier collagen and elastin to grow.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
During breaks from filming, Vico also used microneedling treatments to tackle any hyperpigmentation and scarring while simultaneously boosting the skin’s collagen and elastin.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 July 2023
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 June 2024
The cream is made from a blend of vitamin E, aloe vera, wheat germ, sunflower seed oil, collagen, and elastin and has over 1,200 ratings on Walmart.com.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The cream's formula is designed to aid the removal of damaged collagen, creating room for healthier collagen and elastin to grow.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
During breaks from filming, Vico also used microneedling treatments to tackle any hyperpigmentation and scarring while simultaneously boosting the skin’s collagen and elastin.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 July 2023
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“Elastin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastin. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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elastin
noun
elas·tin
i-ˈlas-tən
: a protein that is similar to collagen and helps make up the elastic fibers of connective tissue
Medical Definition
elastin
noun
elas·tin
i-ˈlas-tən
: a protein that is similar to collagen and is the chief constituent of elastic fibers
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