Vogue Editors, Skin Experts Pick 10 Products to Slow 1% Yearly Collagen Loss
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Updated · Vogue · Jun 15
Vogue Editors, Skin Experts Pick 10 Products to Slow 1% Yearly Collagen Loss
2 articles · Updated · Vogue · Jun 15
Summary
Ten products spanning retinoids, peptides, growth factors, exosomes and vitamin C were highlighted by Vogue editors and dermatology experts as options to slow collagen loss and improve firmness, texture and fine lines.
About 1% of collagen is lost each year starting in the late 20s, experts said, with UV radiation labeled the biggest external driver of breakdown and smoking also accelerating damage.
Retinoids drew the strongest backing because they can stimulate Fibroblasts and curb collagen-degrading enzymes, while peptides, growth factors, niacinamide and 10% to 20% vitamin C were cited as supporting ingredients.
Daily broad-spectrum SPF was framed as the essential first step, with experts adding that sleep, diet and avoiding smoking matter more than topical collagen, which they said does not penetrate deeply enough to spur production.