{"id":119955,"date":"2025-08-05T04:30:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T04:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/119955\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T04:30:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T04:30:17","slug":"how-to-increase-collagen-and-boost-elasticity-in-the-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/119955\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Increase Collagen And Boost Elasticity In The Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have your efforts to preserve collagen in hand, it\u2019s time to proactively boost your collagen stores. \u201cAn easy at-home route is to use a prescription-grade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/retinol-retinoids-guide-fine-lines-sun-damage-healthy-glow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retinoid,<\/a>\u201d says Craythorne. \u201cVitamin A acts like a hormone and passes messages to the fibroblasts in the skin\u2019s dermis, instructing them to switch on and start making more collagen and hyaluronic acid,\u201d she says. But if retinoids aren\u2019t for you, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/slideshow\/vitamin-c-guide-skin-benefits-concentration-absorption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C<\/a> has also been proven to support collagen synthesis.<\/p>\n<p>What are the symptoms of low collagen?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joint pain<\/li>\n<li>Brittle hair and nails<\/li>\n<li>Hair thinning or excessive hair shedding<\/li>\n<li>Loss of skin elasticity and crepey skin<\/li>\n<li>Muscle loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At what age should one start focusing on increasing collagen?<\/p>\n<p>Really, from your mid-20s, as this is when collagen production in the skin and body begins to slow down. That\u2019s not to say that starting in your 30s, 40s, or 50s is fruitless; it just means you may need to stay the course of collagen-stimulating treatments and products longer before you see results.<\/p>\n<p>Professional treatments to stimulate collagen<\/p>\n<p>At the hands of a professional, collagen induction therapy includes treatments such as microneedling, radio frequency, and ultrasound skin tightening, as well as laser. \u201cAblative lasers burn tiny holes into the skin that have to heal, a process that prompts collagen production,\u201d explains Craythorne.<\/p>\n<p>Injectables also have a role to play, with some types of filler specifically designed to stimulate collagen production. These create an immediate plumping effect (filler is made up of hyaluronic acid molecules), but also encourage the body to produce more collagen naturally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBiostimulatory fillers such as Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) offer long-term collagen stimulation along with volume restoration, making them ideal for mature skin,\u201d Shotter adds.<\/p>\n<p>PRP therapy is another option and involves injecting \u201cplatelet-rich plasma derived from your own blood.\u201d This accelerates tissue repair, enhances collagen production, and can be combined with microneedling.<\/p>\n<p>Other lifestyle changes to support healthy collagen levels<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition<\/p>\n<p>Diet is key. \u201cYour body needs vitamin C, zinc, manganese, and copper to produce collagen, so it\u2019s important to have these in your diet,\u201d Shotter explains. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/collagen-rich-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collagen-rich diet<\/a> can pay dividends when it comes to skin health, too. Focus on foods like bone broth, salmon, and egg whites.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that you get enough sleep and take steps to manage your stress levels. \u201cThis supports hormonal balance and skin regeneration,\u201d says Dr Shin-Young Cho, Korean specialist dermatologist at\u00a0<a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/futurecaremedical.com\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/futurecaremedical.com\/&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/futurecaremedical.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Future Care Medical<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Supplements<\/p>\n<p>Typically, dermatologists aren\u2019t huge fans of using supplements to boost collagen stores, because there\u2019s no conclusive evidence to show that collagen peptides actually make their way to the skin. Craythorne does, however, agree that they can improve skin hydration when taken regularly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardBrandName-kmvqXz deqABF hREfpr eupXmO upc-brandName\">Vital Proteins<\/p>\n<p id=\"upc_6536a251bbf551d76fee017b\" type=\"embed\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardName-jDmuEE deqABF cLjxQJ fDdgHQ\">Collagen Peptides Advanced with Hyaluronic Acid &amp; Vitamin C<\/p>\n<p class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardBrandName-kmvqXz deqABF hREfpr eupXmO upc-brandName\">Garden of Life<\/p>\n<p id=\"upc_65172525e4175ed4616688b1\" type=\"embed\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardName-jDmuEE deqABF cLjxQJ fDdgHQ\">Grass Fed Collagen Peptides Powder<\/p>\n<p>Skincare products to boost collagen<\/p>\n<p>Topical products can bolster collagen in targeted areas of the skin. Here are some of the best skincare products for collagen production.<\/p>\n<p>Retinol and Retinoids<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRetinoids, such as retinol, retinal, and doctor-prescribed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/what-is-tretinoin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tretinoin<\/a>\u2014are the gold standard, directly stimulating fibroblasts to increase collagen production and improve skin texture over time,\u201d Shotter explains. Not only that, but retinoids can help with skin elasticity restoration, improving firmness and rough or bumpy skin texture.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C is another critical element in collagen synthesis and also \u201cprotects against oxidative damage,\u201d\u00a0says Shotter. \u201cPeptides\u00a0can signal to the skin to repair and rebuild collagen, though their effects are milder than retinoids, but they can be used synergistically.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardBrandName-kmvqXz deqABF hREfpr eupXmO upc-brandName\">Sunday Riley<\/p>\n<p id=\"upc_5ef23dace56ae09b9eb60aa1\" type=\"embed\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardName-jDmuEE deqABF cLjxQJ fDdgHQ\">CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum<\/p>\n<p>SPF<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBroad-spectrum sunscreens (SPF 30+)\u00a0are essential to prevent UV-triggered collagen breakdown via MMP enzymes\u2014arguably the most important long-term intervention. Additional support comes from\u00a0growth factors,\u00a0niacinamide (vitamin B3), and other\u00a0antioxidants, which reduce inflammation and protect the dermal matrix,\u201d explains Shotter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardBrandName-kmvqXz deqABF hREfpr eupXmO upc-brandName\">SkinCeuticals<\/p>\n<p id=\"upc_656354eb7fe39c62f7e8a51b\" type=\"embed\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardName-jDmuEE deqABF cLjxQJ fDdgHQ\">Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50<\/p>\n<p class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardBrandName-kmvqXz deqABF hREfpr eupXmO upc-brandName\">Chanel<\/p>\n<p id=\"upc_6578ccb3bf0419703b5a3c94\" type=\"embed\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardName-jDmuEE deqABF cLjxQJ fDdgHQ\">UV Essentiel Complete UV Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50<\/p>\n<p class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardBrandName-kmvqXz deqABF hREfpr eupXmO upc-brandName\">La Roche-Posay<\/p>\n<p id=\"upc_60906e03569365237abd5323\" type=\"embed\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardName-jDmuEE deqABF cLjxQJ fDdgHQ\">Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60<\/p>\n<p class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardBrandName-kmvqXz deqABF hREfpr eupXmO upc-brandName\">EltaMD<\/p>\n<p id=\"upc_644ad7bafc0e4505ef913fdd\" type=\"embed\" class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE UnifiedProductCardName-jDmuEE deqABF cLjxQJ fDdgHQ\">UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46<\/p>\n<p>Have a beauty or wellness trend you&#8217;re curious about? We want to know! Send\u00a0Vogue&#8217;s senior beauty &amp; wellness editor an email at\u00a0beauty@vogue.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Once you have your efforts to preserve collagen in hand, it\u2019s time to proactively boost your collagen stores.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":119956,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[74697,210,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-119955","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health","8":"tag-beauty-treatment","9":"tag-health","10":"tag-united-states","11":"tag-unitedstates","12":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114974282653462320","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119955"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119955\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119956"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}