Collagen is widely known for the benefits it provides to the skin, and many of Hollywood’s royalty credit the protein for keeping their complexion bright, dewy, and youthful. But how exactly does it profit the skin, what exactly is it, and why should you make it a staple part of your own beauty regime? 

Behold skincare lovers everywhere here are the 7 collagen benefits for skin:

Collagen is a protein found in the human body, and every one of us has it in droves. In fact, it makes up one-third of the protein that we store in our bodies. 

Found in the muscles, bones, tendons, and skin, collagen is hard and insoluble. The molecules are stuffed together to create thin, long fibrils. 

Essentially, collagen is the fabric that holds us all together and it’s what provides our skin with its elasticity and strength. 

Collagen benefits for skin

So, in terms of achieving that ever-youthful, wrinkle-free face, collagen is the protein you want at the party. And now the scientific bit is over (sort of), let’s talk about why you’re really here.  The benefits:

Ageing is inevitable, but it shouldn’t mean you turn your back on skin health, both externally and internally.

During our mid-to-late 20s and early 30s, we start to lose around 1% of our collagen per year. When we reach 40, this drops again – but this time more dramatically – and this is when we start to see real signs of ageing. Think wrinkles, dry sagging skin, energy loss, etc. 

And while this is unavoidable, there are things we can do to reduce the depletion of collagen and taking supplements is one of them. 

Supplements can replace the collagen that we naturally lose, and they rejuvenate skin by helping to bring back some youthful elasticity and firmness.

Several studies have found that as well as replacing collagen, supplements help to slow the ageing of the skin, particularly by reducing dryness and wrinkles. 

Out of 11 studies focusing mainly on women, one review reported that ingesting 3-10 grams of collagen each day for 69 days on average can lead to hydration and skin elasticity improvement.

The body works tirelessly to digest collagen from other sources, including beef and chicken. However, some people find it harder to digest these proteins than others and can experience uncomfortable digestive symptoms. Digestive issues can also have a profound impact on your skin and can often lead to diagnoses of conditions including inflammation, acne, rosacea, and eczema. 

For people who experience digestive issues, collagen supplements can be a great way to make sure the body gets enough collagen to keep it healthy.

When your body has enough collagen, your skin will be smooth, soft, and firm. Collagen gets an A* for helping the skin cells repair itself, as well as keeping it hydrated. 

So, with this in mind, it’s no wonder that collagen is seen as the caviar of skincare. Can we order some to go, too?

Whether you’ve had the recommended 8 hours of sleep or not, the skin around your eyes can still be puffy, dark, and sunken. Due to the skin being so delicate on this part of the face, when collagen production decreases, it can be even more noticeable. 

Adding extra collagen into the mix can help to stimulate the skin, which can reduce and repair sunken, dark eye bags.

Another symptom age has on our skin is a dull complexion. However, introducing the collagen your body loses can help give you a brighter, healthier, and fresher face. 

When you take supplements, over time, your body will look healthier on the outside. Collagen can give you a fresh-faced, just-fallen-in-love complexion. 

7. Skin that bounces back

During our youth, there are no after-effects of frowning, pouting, and even smiling. But, as we grow older, our skin is less able to bounce back. You’ll notice you lose fat from the face, which matures the complexion, and the skin becomes less robust. 

But you can give your complexion a helping hand. Adding a healthy amount of collagen can help to restore your skin (partially) back to its former, plump and resilient glory.

Achieve Eternal Youth

If you want to regain some of your youthful, beautiful complexion there are things you can do. 

Our Eternal Youth supplement contains collagen, vitamin C and other ingredients with skin benefits. We created it specifically to support women who are looking to rejuvenate their skin by bringing back its elasticity and firmness.