1 : any of various composite plants (genus Chrysanthemum) including weeds, ornamentals grown for their brightly colored often double flower heads, and others important as sources of medicinals and insecticides. 2 : a flower head of an ornamental chrysanthemum.
Elastin is a highly elastic protein in connective tissue and allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting. Elastin helps skin to return to its original position when it is poked or pinched.
As we age, our skin loses some of its elasticity, partly due to the decrease in the production of elastin. Elastin, is a protein which gives skin its much desired suppleness. Without elastin, wrinkles suddenly start appearing on your face and the skin begins to look droopy. Part of an efficient skin regimen is proper nutrition. Adequate nutrition is vital to the health and elasticity your skin.