Is it possible to break the elasticity of the skin?

Question

any type of skin, prematurely before age does, I mean

Answer 1

That is what stretch marks are.

Answer 2

yeh thats why when people tan a lot when they are like 30 their skin is leathery and wrinkle-y.  

Answer 3

hmmmmmmmmm.

i think chemicals could damage but not break the elasticity.

&& too much rough housing with your skin will damage the elasticity. :S