“Collagen” is a big buzzword in the skin care world — and it’s not hard to see why.
As collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, it’s very, very important for beautiful, youthful skin.
“Collagen is a structural protein that makes up the scaffolding of our skin,” said Dr. Hannah Kopelman, a New York-based dermatologist and chief medical officer at DermOnDemand. “It provides strength, elasticity, and firmness — qualities we associate with youthful, healthy skin.”
But as we get older, changes in collagen affect the quality and appearance of our skin.
“As we get older, our collagen does too,” said Dr. Sungat Grewal, a double-board-certified dermatologist and co-director of laser surgery and aesthetic medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, Health. “Around age 30, most people begin to notice visible changes — like fine lines, skin thinning and loss of firmness.”
