CaptionIt’s no secret that as we get older, our skin loses elasticity and gains wrinkles. Fun! And, while there are endless commercials and products for anti-aging treatments, very few (if any) address an area that commonly sags: right above the kneecap. If you’ve become self-conscious because your knees are not as taut as they once were, don’t worry--we’ve got you. Here are five do-it-yourself tips to help minimize the appearance of loose skin around the knees.iClipart.comThe body produces less collagen as we age, so exfoliate the knees to stimulate skin’s collagen production and increase blood flow to the area. Sloughing off dead cells also helps ingredients penetrate. We recommend either using a body brush with a dollop of cleanser while bathing or simply dry brushing, whereby you take a brush and gently sweep it over your knees on a regular basis. Please keep in mind that dry brushing should only be done on healthy, unbroken skin and not on an excessive basis, as overdoing it can actually thicken the skin.
