“Bounce” is a Key Quality of Healthy Skin — Here’s How to Boost It
Read our guide for elastic, resilient skin.
When people think about healthy skin, they tend to focus on radiance, smoothness, and clarity. But there’s another underrated marker of great skin: bounce. That subtle springiness you feel when your skin snaps back into place after a gentle pinch is a reflection of two key qualities — elasticity and turgor. While they are closely related, they aren’t quite the same.
Turgor vs. Elasticity: What’s the Difference?
Turgor refers to the skin’s hydration at the cellular level. It reflects how plump and full your skin appears when it retains enough moisture. If your skin is well-hydrated, it looks firm and feels bouncy. On the other hand, elasticity is the ability of your skin to stretch and return to its original shape, thanks to the collagen and elastin fibers that support its structure.
In essence, turgor affects elasticity: Dehydrated skin loses its plumpness and makes the decline in elasticity more noticeable, contributing to sagging and wrinkles. Both qualities are essential for youthful-looking skin, and understanding how to maintain them is key to keeping that desirable bounce.
When Does Skin Start Losing Its Bounce?
Unfortunately, skin’s natural bounce doesn’t last forever. Around your mid-20s, collagen production begins to slow down by about 1% per year. You may not notice these changes right away, but by your 30s and 40s, the effects become more visible—skin may feel less firm, and fine lines start to settle in. Hormonal changes during menopause further accelerate collagen loss, leading to more noticeable sagging, dryness, and reduced elasticity.
The decline in bounce isn’t entirely out of your control, though. With the right skincare strategies, you can minimize the loss of elasticity and keep your skin looking youthful and resilient.
Your Guide to Maintaining and Boosting Bounce
Here are some essential tips to keep your skin feeling and looking firm, bouncy, and healthy:
1. Hydrate inside and out
Why it matters: Skin cells need water to maintain their structure and turgor. Hydration helps prevent dryness, a common cause of reduced skin elasticity.
Top tip: Use a moisturizer with humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to draw moisture into the skin.
Try this: Check out the Ivatherm Aquafil Hydra Light Hydrating Cream, P2,550, which provides deep hydration without the heavy, greasy feel. Prefer a richer option? There’s also Aquafil Hydra Rich Hydrating Cream, ideal for very dry or sensitive skin.
 Ivatherm Aquafil Hydra Light Hydrating Cream, P2,550 |
 Aquafil Hydra Rich Hydrating Cream |
2. Protect against UV damage
Why it matters: Sun exposure breaks down collagen and elastin fibers, accelerating the loss of skin turgor. Daily sun protection is essential to keep your skin in top shape.
Top tip: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher, even on cloudy days.
Try this: Mesoestetic Mesoprotech® Melan 130 Pigment Control, P3,450, offers excellent sun defense while also preventing hyperpigmentation.
3. Exfoliate regularly
Why it matters: Regular exfoliation removes dead skin cells, helping products penetrate better and promoting skin renewal. This process reveals fresh, bouncy skin over time.
Top tip: Use a gentle chemical exfoliant once or twice a week to boost skin turnover and collagen production.
Try this: Neostrata Smooth Surface Glycolic Peel, P4,100, is formulated with 10% glycolic acid to smoothen the skin while helping stimulate elasticity.
4. Supplement with collagen
Why it matters: Collagen is the building block that keeps skin firm, smooth, and resilient. While topical treatments help, oral supplements can give your skin a deeper boost by stimulating collagen production from the inside.
Top tip: Look for high-quality collagen supplements — like the ones from Genacol — made with safe ingredients designed for optimal absorption.
Try this: Genacol Derma AminoLock® Collagen, P2,200, combines hydrolyzed collagen, biotin, and vitamins to nourish your skin and boost elasticity.
5. Don’t skip antioxidants
Why it matters: Environmental aggressors like pollution can damage collagen and weaken the skin’s structure. Antioxidants help fight oxidative stress and maintain the skin’s elasticity.
Top tip: Incorporate a vitamin C serum into your morning routine to protect against free radical damage.
Try this: Derm Biologiques Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid Serum, P3,500, is an antioxidant powerhouse that strengthens the skin and improves turgor over time.
Bouncing back with healthy skin
Maintaining skin bounce is about more than aesthetics — it’s about keeping your skin healthy, resilient, and well-supported as it ages. While the natural decline of collagen is inevitable, incorporating hydration, sun protection, collagen-boosting products, and antioxidants can help you stay ahead of the curve. Professional treatments such as chemical peels, exosome therapy, and treatments powered by biostimulators, such as Rejuran H and Profhilo, can also be helpful in boosting your skin’s elasticity.
For customized skincare and wellness recommendations, you can book a face-to-face or virtual consultation with Dr. Navarro here. You may also contact the Bella Pelle Skin Solutions Clinic at (+63) 999-887-1933. For a full list of facial services and other treatments, click here.
Bella Pelle Skin Solutions is located 2/F L Building, #142 Katipunan, Brgy. Saint Ignatius, Quezon City. The center is open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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