How to Use elastin in a Sentence

elastin

noun
  • More collagen and elastin means smoother, younger-looking skin.
    Jessica Cruel, SELF, 29 June 2017
  • The body’s elastic fibers, found in nearly all organs and tissues, are made of elastin.
    Wired Blogs, WIRED, 20 June 2006
  • The stem cells are said to help build collagen and elastin, which make skin appear younger and glowing.
    Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Like a retinoid, copper peptide supports collagen and elastin to firm and smooth the skin.
    Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 June 2026
  • Retinoic acid also ramps up the production of elastin, a protein that gives skin its springiness.
    Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Common outcomes include sunspots, wrinkles, and saggy skin caused by loss of elastin fibers.
    Keyvan Nouri, M.d., Jessica Cervantes and John Tsatalis, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Which had the world's largest bank of [stemcells] which helps to generate collagen and elastin.
    Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Ultraviolet rays, which can break down skin’s stretchy layers of elastin fibers.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health.com, 20 Mar. 2018
  • In any case, studies have shown that the rays reduce aches and pains as well as boost long-term collagen and elastin production.
    Alexandra Parnass, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2014
  • The heat is delivered at different depths in the skin, which creates new collagen and elastin.
    Health.com, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Peptides are short chains of amino acids that mimic skin functions like the production of collagen and elastin.
    Maya McDowell, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Feb. 2020
  • Sure enough, several studies have found that red light can help boost collagen and elastin, two things that keep skin strong and supple.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Crepey skin is often linked to changes in collagen and elastin, combined with a moisture imbalance, which is where body oils shine.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Treatments stimulate collagen and elastin production, with results that can last up to a year or more.
    Carol Rh Malasig, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The procedure heats the skin to induce collagen and elastin formation.
    Talia Abbas, SELF, 8 Aug. 2018
  • Combat the slowing of elastin production with Nulastin.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Light therapy can increase the production of collagen and elastin, which give skin its structure.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The formula also features hyaluronic acid, elastin, and collagen to boost skin resilience and bounce.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 27 May 2026
  • And those free radicals break down collagen and elastin, which is why countering them with antioxidants can go a long way.
    Deanna Pai, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2019
  • Amber light, for example, helps stimulate collagen and firm skin’s elastin.
    Vogue, 1 Aug. 2019
  • And these fillers would stimulate the stem cells in your own skin to form new collagen and elastin, a long-term treatment for wrinkles and scars that could last several years.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 26 Oct. 2017
  • These microchannels help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin within the skin.
    Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, 5 Sep. 2017
  • Per the brand, the treatment uses a high concentration of proteins to deliver collagen and elastin and strengthen your hair.
    Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2017
  • And since estrogen drives the formation of structural proteins like collagen and elastin, dips lead to losses in both, often making for more fine lines.
    Deanna Pai, Women's Health, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The fibroblasts have stopped producing collagen, elastin.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • After our twenties, the scalp’s root system can begin to weaken as elastin production slows, leading to thinner, weaker hair that’s more prone to shedding.
    ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Certain collagen- and elastin-producing ingredients can be iffy for use during pregnancy.
    Pia Velasco, Good Housekeeping, 20 Sep. 2022
  • This triggers the body's wound healing process, stimulating collagen and elastin production.
    Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Retinoids also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, says Sobel, which helps firm up skin laxity.
    Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024

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