Collagen production, unfortunately, is not eternal — it shifts with age and is strongly influenced by lifestyle.
In the body, there are at least 28 types of collagen. For the skin, the most important are type I, which is abundant and fundamental, and type III, which is less common but essential. The other types mainly support cartilage, muscles, and blood vessels.
Fibroblast activity naturally slows with age, and after 25, collagen production begins to decline. Sun exposure, pollution, smoking, and stress accelerate this process, breaking down the skin’s structural protein even faster. Stimulating and protecting collagen is therefore essential to strengthen the skin’s natural scaffolding. Targeted treatments, balanced nutrition, and active ingredients can encourage fibroblasts to form new fibers, improving firmness, elasticity, and resilience.
The benefits, however, are not only aesthetic. In fact, collagen supports joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, blood vessels, and even the intestine. Strong collagen levels are linked not only to smoother, more youthful-looking skin but also to improved mobility, gut health, immune function, and even reduced anxiety through balanced connective tissue and neurotransmitter support. Taking care of it, therefore, means protecting not only external beauty, but also the overall health of our body — preserving vitality, strength, and balance in the long run.