The 8 Best Skincare Ingredients That Support Collagen
Collagen production naturally decreases in our mid-20s, leading to signs of aging such as fine lines and sagging skin. Dermatologists recommend using specific skincare ingredients to support collagen and improve skin quality over time. Key ingredients include retinoids, vitamin C, peptides, and niacinamide, which help protect and stimulate collagen production.
- ▪Collagen production starts to decline in our mid-20s due to various external factors.
- ▪Retinoids are effective in stimulating collagen production and improving skin thickness.
- ▪Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis and protects against environmental damage.
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SkinThe 8 Best Skincare Ingredients That Support CollagenBy Audrey NobleMay 29, 2026WWD/Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThe right skincare ingredients can help when it comes to collagen loss. Our collagen production may naturally start to decrease in our mid- to late 20s, explains Morgan Rabach, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Rabach Aesthetics. When you add in air pollution, sun exposure, inflammation, stress, poor sleep, and other external factors that we might face, that’s when collagen really weakens, and you’ll start to notice those first signs of aging (e.g., fine lines, sagging skin, etc.).
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