Here’s a fact that will have you clutching your pearls. Collagen – the protein that is responsible for youthful skin – begins to decline from around the age of 25.
“Collagen exists naturally in our body and is found in our skin, ligaments and muscles. It works to support the overall health of our skin and bones”, says celebrity skincare expert, Nilam Holmes. “Our production of collagen slows down as we age, so it is so important to give our body more of that hard-working protein to improve the elasticity, hydration and strength of our skin”.