Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, accounting for approximately 30% of the total amount of protein. It’s a building block for muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues, and can also be found in organs, blood vessels and intestinal lining. Most importantly – for us skincare buffs, anyway – collagen makes up 80% of the skin’s dermis.
“Collagen is the key to maintaining youthful-looking skin. It provides the framework that keeps our skin taut, wrinkle free and resilient,” explains Victoria Evans, education manager at Dermalogica. “It also aids in wound healing and tissue repair, as it forms a ‘scaffold’ for growth of new tissue. Essentially, collagen is the foundation for glowing, healthy-looking skin.”