Collagen is often associated with firm, supple, and plump skin. However, its production decreases naturally with age, gradually allowing the first signs of skin aging to appear.
Good news: it is possible to adopt the right habits to preserve your collagen capital and support your skin over time.
We explain why collagen is a true anti-aging ally and how to take care of it on a daily basis.
What exactly is collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. Present in the skin, but also in bones, tendons, muscles, cartilage, and even blood vessels, it accounts for nearly a third of the proteins in the human body.
In the skin, collagen plays an essential role in its structure and helps to:
- maintain tissue cohesion
- preserve their elasticity
- maintain skin firmness
Why do we lose collagen with age?
The decrease in collagen is part of the natural process of skin aging.
From about 25 years old, our body begins to gradually produce less of it.
Little by little, the skin loses density and elasticity. The first signs of aging can then appear:
- wrinkles and fine lines become more visible
- the skin looks less firm
- facial contours may seem less defined
This decrease is natural, but it can also be accelerated by various external factors.
How to preserve your skin's collagen?
While time plays an important role in the decrease of collagen, it is not the only culprit.
Certain lifestyle habits promote what is called oxidative stress, a phenomenon that accelerates the degradation of collagen fibers.
Among the main factors:
- excessive exposure to UV rays
- tobacco
- pollution
- an unbalanced diet
- lack of sleep or chronic stress
Even if it is impossible to completely prevent this natural evolution, a few simple actions can help take care of your skin every day:
- apply sunscreen every day
- maintain good skin hydration
- adopt a varied and balanced diet
- choose a skincare routine adapted to your skin type
These habits help take care of the skin daily and limit certain external factors associated with skin aging.
The Les Petits Prödiges solution for firmer skin
To support the skin in the face of natural collagen depletion, an adapted routine can make all the difference.
The Firming Plumping Cream
The Firming Plumping Cream combines three complementary active ingredients to help smooth, firm, and revive the skin's radiance.
Its formula contains:
- 2% PhytoCollagen, a plant-based alternative to collagen that hydrates, firms, and smooths the skin
- 3% plant-based Retinol-like, derived from kale grown in France, which helps renew the skin and smooth wrinkles while being suitable for sensitive skin
- 3% citrus extract, obtained from upcycled orange and mandarin peels, which helps stimulate collagen and revive the complexion's radiance
Its melting texture with a velvet finish can be used morning and evening on the face, neck, and eye contour.
It is also suitable for sensitive skin as well as for pregnant and breastfeeding women. After 28 days of use, the depth of wrinkles decreased by 27%.*
*Test carried out for 28 days on 22 volunteers. –27% in the depth of marionette lines.
The Anti-Fatigue Eye Patches
Since the eye contour is one of the first areas to show signs of fatigue and aging, it deserves specific care.
The Anti-Fatigue Eye Patches perfectly complete the routine by helping to decongest, smooth, and refresh the eyes.
In just 15 minutes, they provide a real anti-fatigue effect for an eye contour that is fresher, smoother, and visibly rested.
A complete routine to take care of skin firmness
The decrease in collagen is a natural phenomenon. However, adopting good daily habits can help take care of the skin and limit certain external factors associated with skin aging.
By combining daily sun protection, proper hydration, and targeted care such as the Firming Plumping Cream and the Anti-Fatigue Eye Patches, you adopt a complete routine to take care of your entire face, from your skin to your eyes.
