elastin
noun
Examples of elastin in a Sentence
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
For instance, many cosmetic products contain mammalian ingredients, such as collagen and elastin, and could therefore contain alpha-gal.
—Bree Iskandar, STAT, 27 July 2023
Loss of elastin and collagen is primarily due to U.V. radiation, or frequent exposure to the sun without protection in the form of sunscreen, hats, or long-sleeve shirts.
—Kells McPhillips, Fortune Well, 2 Apr. 2023
Both settings utilize microcurrent technology to sculpt and tighten your face by turbocharging blood flow, boosting collagen and elastin, and energizing facial muscles to ensure your face remains at its most sculpted.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, townandcountrymag.com, 7 June 2023
The moisture-rich cream boosts the skin’s natural elastin and collagen for a smooth, hydrated complexion, according to the brand.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 June 2023
Common causes of skin thinning Skin thinning happens primarily because of a loss of two essential skin proteins, collagen and elastin, explains Geria.
—Kells McPhillips, Fortune Well, 2 Apr. 2023
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Word History
International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin elasticus
1875, in the meaning defined above
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“Elastin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastin. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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