The Benefits of Collagen in Skincare

Collagen is a critical protein that helps maintain skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration. Though your body produces it naturally, collagen production declines with ageand this process can accelerate under harsh environmental factors like UV exposure and pollution in Australia.

Why Collagen Matters

Collagen acts like the scaffolding for your skinwithout enough of it, your complexion can become less resilient, thinner, and more prone to fine lines, sagging, and uneven texture. Its estimated that collagen makes up around 75% of the dermal layer, providing essential support and structure.

What Happens When Collagen Declines

From your mid- to late 20s, collagen synthesis slows by roughly 1% per year. By your 40s, the breakdown accelerates, resulting in visible ageing: loss of firmness, dry or uneven skin, wrinkles, and slower healing.

How Skincare Can Support Collagen

While traditional collagen molecules are too large to penetrate deeply if applied topically, formulas containing collagen peptides, retinoids, and growth factors can actively support your skins natural collagen production.

ZO Skin Health formulations are designed to support skin renewal and collagen stimulation, helping minimise fine lines, improve elasticity, and reinforce the skins hydration barrier.

Collagen Benefits at a Glance

• Improves elasticity and skin strength
• Boosts hydration and retains moisture
• Enhances firmness and visibly reduces wrinkles
• Supports skin renewal for a fresher, healthier appearance

Ways to Support Collagen Naturally

1. Smart Skincare Choices

• Use products with peptides, retinol, vitamin C, or growth factors to support collagen synthesis.
• ZO favourites like Firming Serum, Wrinkle + Texture Repair, and Vitamin C Self-Activating 10% are formulated to deliver visible results.

2. Nutrition & Lifestyle

• Eat a diet rich in collagen-supportive foodslike bone broth, fish, poultry, berries, and leafy greens.
• Protect your skin from the sun, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, reduce stress, and limit sugar intake to preserve collagen levels.

3. Supplements (Optional)

• Hydrolysed collagen peptides (often from marine or bovine sources) may help improve elasticity and hydration over 812 weeks of use.
• Always choose high-quality supplements and consult your healthcare provider if youre unsure.

Conclusion

Collagen is essential for maintaining youthful, resilient skinbut as production declines with age and environmental exposure, it's vita