When we talk about aging skin, much of the discussion circles around collagen—for good reason. The structural protein is what keeps our skin looking firm, lifted, and ultimately, youthful. But like many of the elements of our skin structure, it declines with age.
Our bodies naturally make the protein, but eventually the amount we lose starts outweighing the amount we produce. Collagen decline starts at some point in our 20s (the pivot point is different for everyone and mostly has to do with genetics and lifestyle) and then continues at about a 1% drop every year thereafter. This can be exacerbated by environmental and lifestyle factors such as diet, sun exposure, stress, and so on.
The good news is that there are plenty of ways to support and protect your collagen—including this underrated oil, research says.
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