When it comes to skincare, collagen is one of the most talked-about ingredients for achieving youthful, plump, and resilient skin. But what about topical collagen products? Can applying collagen directly to the skin actually boost your collagen levels?
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body that gives structure and strength to our skin, hair, nails, and connective tissues. Often described as the "building block" of our skin, collagen is essential for maintaining firmness, elasticity, and a youthful appearance. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and thinner skin. It’s no surprise, then, that so many skincare products aim to target collagen loss as a way of preventing visible aging.
One of the biggest misconceptions in skincare is that applying topical collagen, whether plant-based or animal-derived, will increase the collagen levels within the skin. Unfortunately, this isn’t entirely accurate. The main reason is that collagen molecules are simply too large to penetrate deeply into the skin's layers where they could effectively integrate and make a difference. This limitation applies to all types of collagen, including vegan or plant-based varieties.
That said, there are some brilliant active ingredients that are proven to boost your skin's natural collagen production. Our Peptide Fix Finishing Oil is a great example - it contains peptides that signal your skin to produce more collagen, plus other nourishing ingredients to keep your skin looking plump and youthful. And it's suitable for vegans too!
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