12/10/2026
COLLAGEN: THE BODY’S SECRET SCAFFOLDING!
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and it’s found in your skin, bones, joints, tendons, blood vessels and even your teeth.
Type I is the superstar of skin, bones, tendons and ligaments. It gives skin strength and structure — basically your body’s building material.
Type II is the joint specialist. It’s concentrated in cartilage and helps provide that lovely cushioning between your joints.
Type III works alongside Type I, particularly in skin, blood vessels, muscles and organs.
Type IV is a little different. It forms part of the basement membranes — the delicate scaffolding that supports and separates layers of tissue.
And Type V? It helps regulate collagen formation and is found in tissues including skin, hair and the placenta.
Now, collagen has plenty of advantages — strength, structure, elasticity and support.
COLLAGEN PRODUCTION DECLINES WITH AGE.
And sun exposure, smoking, poor nutrition, oxidative stress and hormonal changes can accelerate collagen breakdown.
So can we replace it?
Well… you can’t simply eat collagen and expect it to march directly into your face!
Your body breaks collagen down into amino acids and peptides and uses those building blocks where needed.
You can support collagen production with adequate protein, vitamin C, zinc and a nutrient-rich diet, while protecting your existing collagen with daily broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoiding smoking.
And in aesthetics, we can stimulate collagen with treatments such as microneedling, certain lasers and radiofrequency devices, biostimulators and selected injectable treatments — depending on the individual. ❤️
