Why does chronically sun-exposed skin wrinkle and sag more readily than skin protected from the sun?

💡 Explanation

Wrinkling occurs because ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun induces the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). These enzymes degrade the collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis. Therefore, the structural integrity is compromised, rather than other mechanisms inhibiting collagen production.

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