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How Collagen and Elastin Decline Drives Wrinkles and Sagging (and What Actually Helps)

Collagen and elastin are the two structural proteins that give skin its firmness, elasticity and youthful resilience. In younger skin, these fibres form a dense, supportive network within the dermis, allowing skin to spring back after movement and resist gravity. As we age, however, the natural production of both collagen and elastin slows down, existing fibres become fragmented, and the…