I have a savings account, invest in the stock market, put a portion of my paycheck in a 401K, and occasionally stuff a loose $20 into a coat pocket (we’re not here to judge). The point of all: put some money away now and have a little padding later. According to dermatologists (and 400 viral TikTok posts), I should apply the same logic to my face. I need to start collagen banking.
It makes sense: if I raise collagen capital while I’m young, I'll have an excess supply to pull from when I age and my skin starts to retire. “Collagen is the foundation of firm, youthful skin—literally. It’s like your skin’s scaffolding, working behind the scenes to keep everything lifted and smooth,” explains celebrity aesthetician and co-host of BeautyCurious Podcast Ian Michael Crumm.
