The Skin Connection

What is The Skin Connection?

How Collagen, Elastin, and Hydration Work Together for Healthy, Youthful Skin.

Why Skin Health Is More Than Just What You See

When we think of glowing, youthful skin, we often focus on skincare products and beauty treatments, and not so much on the skin connection of 3 key factors; collagen, elastin, and hydration, are working together to keep your skin firm, elastic, and radiant.

Understanding how they interact can help you take better care of your skin from the inside out.

What Is Collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and the primary structural component of your skin. Think of it as the scaffolding that holds your skin up.

Why Is it Important?

Collagen gives skin its firmness and strength, and helps maintain skin volume and reduce sagging. Collagen tends to decline naturally as we get older, sometimes as early as our 20’s.

When we start to lose collage, we notice fine lines, wrinkles and thinning skin more than usual.

What Is Elastin?

While collagen provides strength, elastin gives your skin the ability to bounce back—literally. It’s the protein responsible for skin elasticity.

Why is It Important:

Elastin keeps skin tight and stretchy. It allows the skin to rebound after stretching or facial movement. Unfortunately, elastin decreases over time and with sun damage.

When elastin breaks down, you can be left with sagging, crepey skin.

The Role of Hydration

Hydration is the glue that keeps everything functioning optimally. Well-hydrated skin supports the function of both collagen and elastin, while dehydration leads to dullness and increased signs of aging.

Why is Hydration important?

Hydration helps skin retain its plumpness. It improves skin barrier function and supports cellular health and repair. When the skin is dehydrated, you notice fine lines more, feel tightness and may experience flaking.