06/05/2026
Starting in your mid-twenties, collagen production begins to slow down by around 1% per year. By your 40s, you may have 25–30% less collagen than you did in your youth.
To help maintain and preserve your collagen, there are 3 main steps:
Step 1: Skincare
➡️ Sunscreen and UV Protection: Daily sunscreen use is critical as UV rays break down collagen.
➡️ Retinoids: (retinol, retinaldehyde) to boost collagen and increase cell turnover.
➡️ Vitamin C: highly recommended to aid collagen synthesis.
➡️ Peptide Moisturizers and Serums: Peptides maintain skin collagen by signaling cells to produce more, inhibiting breakdown, and strengthening the skin barrier, resulting in firmer, smoother skin
Step 2: Supplements
➡️ Hydrolyzed collagen peptides: Broken-down collagen proteins designed for easy absorption to support skin, joint, hair, and nail health. They contain essential amino acids that make collagen.
Step 3: Stimulants
➡️ Microneedling: Boosts collagen production by creating thousands of microscopic punctures in the skin, triggering a natural wound-healing response. This process stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin.
➡️ Biostimulatory Fillers: Biostimulators like Sculptra, activate fibroblasts to create new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, rebuilding the skin's structure over time.
These steps offer a path to smoother, younger-looking skin. Our team can make a plan to help you maintain and preserve your collagen - give us a call and schedule your appointment!
