Collagen

Wrinkles are a natural part of the ageing process, but they can also be caused by exposure to the sun, smoking, and other environmental factors. They are the result of changes in the skin that occur over time, including a decrease in collagen and elastin production, as well as a reduction in the amount of hyaluronic acid in the skin.

Sagging skin is a certainty with ageing, mainly due to loss of elastin and collagen within the middle layer of skin, the dermis. Elastin gives the skin elasticity which provides firm skin with the ability to bounce back when stretched. Collagen is produced by fibroblasts and comprised of tightly-constructed fibres, which help skin maintain its structure and firmness.