Crepes may be delectable, but crepey skin? Not so much. The term describes skin that, like crepe paper, appears thin and crinkled and typically lacks the elasticity, thickness, and firmness of youthful skin.
Plenty of creams and lotions claim to alleviate the appearance of crepey skin, and anyone who wants to take care of it quickly can seek doctor-administered treatments. We spoke with experts who weighed in on what works best and whether there’s anything you can do to prevent crepey skin from forming in the first place.
Why and when crepey skin forms.
What you can do to prevent crepey skin.
Some over-the-counter options to try for crepey skin.
Doctor-administered treatments to address crepey skin.