THE MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN OF SKIN: WHEN STRUCTURE CRUMBLES
As skin ages, its internal support network gradually weakens. The core issue lies in the loss of collagen and the ageing of elastic fibres within the dermis, leading to a noticeable decline in firmness and elasticity. This weakening of structural support manifests visibly as sagging and displacement of key facial contours: the brow no longer lifts, the cheeks flatten, and the jawline softens. This isn’t an irreversible change in bone structure, but rather a loss of the skin’s youthful framework — one that urgently needs to be restored from within.