How to restore collagen in the face?

While you can’t fully replenish skin’s collagen reserves, there are things you can do to help your skin maintain collagen for longer and improve the synthesis of new collagen.

Never skip sunscreen. A daily non-negotiable, broad spectrum sunscreen helps shield your skin from collagen degradation caused by the harmful UV rays. Wear it 365 days a year, even when it's raining.

Try collagen-supporting skincare. Serums and moisturisers featuring collagen-boosting ingredients such as natural peptides, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid work to support your skin’s natural collagen production, while formulas with collagen-supporting actives like spirulina extract will help prevent collagen degradation.

Consider your lifestyle choices. Whether we like it or not, our daily habits matter. The main enemies of collagen are excessive sun exposure, smoking, alcohol and stress, as well as a diet high in sugar. All of these can accelerate the breakdown of collagen.