elastins
Skin flexibility molecules
Elastins are proteins that give tissues their ability to stretch and snap back—found in skin, blood vessels, and lungs.
The singular elastin usually refers to the protein as a substance rather than individual molecules.
Elastin works alongside collagen: collagen provides strength, elastin provides flexibility.
The breakdown of elastin contributes to wrinkling skin.
Pull to extend
- recoilBackward force from discharge
- tensileCapable of elongation
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- extensibilityCapacity for adding features
flexibility · compliance · durability · snapback · deformation · hydrophobicity · insolubility · longevity
Structural body protein
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- lysineEssential amino acid
hydrophobic · crosslinking · biopolymer · glycine · proline · valine
Resistance to deformation
- plumpnessCondition of being full-figured
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- collagenStructural body protein
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
peptides · anti-aging · youthfulness · suppleness · bounce · tightening · niacinamide · growth factors
Body's outer layer
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- ligamentsTough tissue joining bones
blood vessels · aorta · dermis · alveoli · bladder · vocal cords · bronchi · large intestine
Decline in condition
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
- saggingBending downward weakly
- stiffeningBecoming less pliable
- calcificationMineral hardening of tissue
stretch
Pull to extend
- recoilBackward force from discharge
- tensileCapable of elongation
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
extensibility · flexibility · compliance · durability · snapback · deformation · hydrophobicity · insolubility · longevity · load-bearing
collagen
Structural body protein
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
lysine · hydrophobic · crosslinking · biopolymer · glycine · proline · valine
firmness
Resistance to deformation
- plumpnessCondition of being full-figured
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- collagenStructural body protein
retinol · peptides · anti-aging · youthfulness · suppleness · bounce · tightening · niacinamide · growth factors
skin
Body's outer layer
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
ligaments · blood vessels · aorta · dermis · alveoli · bladder · vocal cords · bronchi · large intestine
degradation
Decline in condition
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
- saggingBending downward weakly
- stiffeningBecoming less pliable
- elastic waistExpandable garment waistband
- elastic waistbandExpandable garment band
- elastic bandFlexible loop fastener
- hair elasticBand for gathering hair
- elastic bandageStretchy medical wrap
- elastic wrapStretchable medical binding
elastic, elasticity, inelastic, elastin, elastically, nonelastic, inelasticity, unelastic