How to Use elastin in a Sentence
elastin
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The body’s elastic fibers, found in nearly all organs and tissues, are made of elastin.
—Wired Blogs, WIRED, 20 June 2006
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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
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Which had the world's largest bank of [stemcells] which helps to generate collagen and elastin.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2018
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More collagen and elastin means smoother, younger-looking skin.
—Jessica Cruel, SELF, 29 June 2017
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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
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The heat is delivered at different depths in the skin, which creates new collagen and elastin.
—Health.com, 18 Sep. 2017
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Common outcomes include sunspots, wrinkles, and saggy skin caused by loss of elastin fibers.
—Keyvan Nouri, M.d., Jessica Cervantes and John Tsatalis, miamiherald, 8 May 2017
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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
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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
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The procedure heats the skin to induce collagen and elastin formation.
—Talia Abbas, SELF, 8 Aug. 2018
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Ultraviolet rays, which can break down skin’s stretchy layers of elastin fibers.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health.com, 20 Mar. 2018
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Vitamin A: 18% of the RDI – contains retinols and retinoids that promote skin collagen and elastin, and also minimizes the appearance of pores.
—Shalwah Evans, Essence, 5 Aug. 2019
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The dolphin penis is fibro-elastic, meaning the erectile tissue is full of collagen and elastin and can emerge quickly.
—Liz Langley, National Geographic, 27 May 2017
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These AGEs accumulate in the skin over time and lead to inflammation and destruction of collagen and elastin.
—Dr. Melina Jampolis, CNN, 16 May 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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These microchannels help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin within the skin.
—Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, 5 Sep. 2017
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Blame the lack of collagen, responsible for keeping skin plump, and the fact that its elastin, which keeps everything tight, is constantly being tested.
—Jessica Matlin, Cosmopolitan, 9 Aug. 2016
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Because of the little punctures from the needles, your skin is forced to repair itself, which increases collagen and elastin production, minimizes the look of pores, and smooths out skin.
—Christina Pai, Glamour, 27 June 2017
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Promotes firmness: Vitamin C boosts elastin and collagen production in the skin.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2021
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Long-term exposure to the sun without SPF protection can lead to the breakdown of collagen and elastin—proteins in the skin that are responsible for the youthful, full, and bouncy appearance of healthy, young skin.
—Susan Brickell, Health.com, 21 June 2019
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Moreover, the sugar in dairy products causes the body to release insulin-like growth factor, which triggers inflammation and breaks down collagen and elastin.
—Allure, 16 May 2018
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Two labs also detected the proteins laminin and elastin with antibody tests, although mass spectrometry failed to turn up sequences for these proteins.
—Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, 13 Sep. 2017
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Amber light, for example, helps stimulate collagen and firm skin’s elastin.
—Vogue, 1 Aug. 2019
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Remember: Collagen and elastin are both naturally occurring protein fibers that help keep skin plump and firm.
—Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 23 May 2019
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Experts also recommend creams and serums with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides to hydrate and stimulate collagen and elastin production, plumping up the skin and pushing it away from the pooled blood.
—Talia Abbas, SELF, 8 Aug. 2018
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This triggers the body's wound healing process, stimulating collagen and elastin production.
—Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 28 Feb. 2018
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When collagen and elastin fibers tear during puberty, weight gain, or pregnancy, the skin’s color and texture is permanently damaged.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 1 Nov. 2017
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