Collagen.

The structural protein that keeps skin firm, plump, and defined ~ and the one the body produces less of with every passing year.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the skin ~ the scaffolding that gives it structure, firmness, and the ability to bounce back from expression and movement. From the mid-twenties, collagen production declines at approximately 1% per year. The visible result is progressive ~ fine lines that deepen, skin that loses its lift, and a gradual loss of the definition that characterises younger skin.

Korean collagen formulations approach the ingredient with characteristic precision. Hydrolysed collagen ~ broken down into peptide fragments small enough to penetrate the skin ~ delivers building blocks that support the skin’s own collagen synthesis rather than simply sitting on the surface. Marine collagen, sourced from fish, has a molecular structure that mirrors human skin collagen more closely than bovine alternatives. Vegan collagen ~ plant-derived compounds that stimulate collagen production without animal-derived ingredients ~ addresses the growing demand for collagen-stimulating skincare that aligns with ethical formulation standards.

Korea pairs collagen with peptides, PDRN, and hyaluronic acid in formulations that address collagen loss at multiple levels simultaneously ~ stimulating production, supporting structure, and plumping the skin that has lost volume in the process.

Best for: firmness, fine lines, loss of elasticity, skin laxity, anti-aging, all skin types.