Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies 80% of it is in our skin and when you look at our skin we have two layers we have the epidermis and the dermis. The dermis is where  most of the collagen lies the dermis is where you also have elastic for elasticity you have blood vessels  you have hair structures you have sweat glands the dermis is what gives our skin support strength structure elasticity this dermis is what’s holding everything together the epidermis is the top layer of the skin where we  have our Keratinocytes and melanocytes it’s what’s protecting our skin for the day in day out and it also has  the ability to regenerate itself the epidermis turns itself ever every 28 days or so but as we get older things change and as we get wiser wiser I almost lisped things develop and the epidermis does not turn itself over as regularly or as efficiently as it once did when we were young and within the dermis our collagen starts to break down at the rate of 1% is a year starting in our late 20s so by the time we hit our 80s we’ve lost anywhere from 65 to 70% our collagen and by losing the collagen we notice sagging wrinkles folds loss of volume and with the epidermis not  turning itself over as much we notice thinning translucency differentiation in color we are more  likely to notice a papery texture on the surface of the the also known as crepiness but beyond cosmetic concerns there are medical implications to this as well we don’t heal if we cut ourselves we bruise more easily we are more prone to skin tears and even infections because we’re not as efficient and well equipped to fight off infections that is how skin thinning and loss of collagen go hand in hand and play together. We have peptides are basically short chain amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins like collagen. Collagen is a proteins think of a massive cow and in the cow you have different cuts of steak right you have ribs. You have F etc and within a F. You can have it an 8  o steak a 12 o steak a 16 o steak the amino acids are the ounces that make up the proteins which are the cuts of steak  AK which make up the bigger thing which is the collagen which is the cow. I hope that made sense. I never made said that analogy out loud but I hope that sense there’s short chain amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins like collagen allies of skin for example has a peptides and antioxidant treatment in one there are four types of peptides in here that help with signs of premature aging there are other peptides products on the market. Vitamin C is something that people often think about when they’re thinking about skin tone discoloration hyper pigmentation but Vitamin C really is also a very well-known ingredient that helps promote collagen production it is needed in the synthesis of collagen and it protects existing collagen from breaking down active Vitamin C is not the only antioxidant but there are other antioxidants that have also been shown to be helpful with Collagen production you have niacinamide because niacinamide protects your skin from environment mental damage it’s going to help overall improve your skin texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines because it’s helping minimize that inflammatory process because chronic inflammation is the worst thing you could do for your skin in cinnamide shouldn’t be above 5%. So anytime you see a serum with 10%.nicomide. You don’t really need it and usually if you have products that have nicomide capped at 5%. The benefits of collagen are increase skin firmness, hydrator for skin, reduce pigmentation.Yhe hyper serum has nide capped at 5% and it works beautifully as well coenzyme Q10 is another antioxidant that helps minimize the breakdown of Collagen it’s also known as ubiquinone and it protects your skin from oxidative stress from pollution from breakdown from internal stress and it boosts your internal cellular production so every cell in our body has a power house inside has a little power generator inside coenzyme Q10 makes sure that there’s fuel for the generator to work so that your cell functions most efficiently this one is for anti-wrinkle moisturizer it supports Collagen synthesis in the long run it’s something that good. Glycolic acid is an exfoliating acid. You can find it in the flash mask the smallest of the ahas the alpha hydroxy acids it goes in the deepest and it has been shown to also stimulate Collagen production so not only is glycolic acid helping to get rid of the dead skin within the epidermis it does have the possibility of going in deeper and allowing for that collagen production to happen deeper in the dermis. Exfoliating acid is anti-aging benefits as well by promoting collagen.Collagen serum is a skincare product designed to boost collagen production. Collagen is a protein that helps keep our skin tight, firm and youthful. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. Collagen serum usually contains peptides, vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid, and other skin-rejuvenating ingredients that help improve skin elasticity and hydration. Regular use of this serum can make the skin look fresh, plump, and glowing.

Conclusion

Collagen is essential for maintaining the strength, elasticity, and overall health of our skin. As we age, collagen production declines, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and thinning skin .This not only affects our appearances but also has medical implications, such as slower wound healing and increased vulnerability to infections. Using collagen serums with peptides, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid can help support collagen production, improve skin hydration, and promote a youthful, radiant complexion. Prioritizing skincare that nourishes both the epidermis and dermis can contribute to healthier, more resilient skin over time.