What Are Collagen and Elastin, and Why Are They Important for Your Skin?
At Fabelle Aesthetics, we believe that beautiful, healthy skin starts with understanding the key components that keep it looking youthful and vibrant. Two of the most important proteins in your skin are collagen and elastin. These structural proteins play vital roles in maintaining your skin’s strength, firmness, and elasticity. But as we age, their levels naturally decrease, leading to visible signs of ageing such as wrinkles, sagging, and a loss of volume.
What Is Collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your skin, making up about 75% of your skin’s structure. It acts as a scaffold, providing strength, firmness, and support. Collagen also helps keep the skin hydrated by attracting and holding moisture.
As we age, collagen production slows down, typically starting in your late 20s or early 30s. This decline leads to a gradual loss of skin elasticity and volume, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. External factors such as sun exposure, pollution, and smoking can further accelerate collagen breakdown.
What Is Elastin?
Elastin is another essential protein found in the skin, though it’s less abundant than collagen. While collagen provides strength, elastin is responsible for the skin’s ability to stretch and return to its original shape. Think of elastin as the skin’s natural spring. It allows your skin to bounce back after movement, keeping it smooth and flexible.
Like collagen, elastin production decreases with age. This results in less skin elasticity, meaning the skin doesn’t “snap back” as easily, leading to sagging and the formation of deeper wrinkles. Loss of elastin is particularly noticeable in areas like the neck, jawline, and around the eyes.
Why Are Collagen and Elastin Important?
Together, collagen and elastin form the foundation of youthful skin. Collagen gives the skin its structure and firmness, while elastin allows the skin to move and stretch without sagging or wrinkling. When these proteins are abundant and healthy, your skin appears smooth, firm, and resilient. As they deplete over time, you begin to see visible signs of ageing such as:
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Sagging or drooping skin, especially around the jawline and neck
- Loss of volume in the cheeks and under the eyes
- A rougher, more uneven skin texture
At Fabelle Aesthetics, we offer a variety of treatments designed to boost collagen and elastin production, helping you maintain or restore the youthful firmness and elasticity of your skin. We’re here to help you turn back the clock. By targeting collagen and elastin production, our bespoke treatments can restore your skin’s structure, leaving you with firmer, more youthful-looking skin.
Book your consultation today, and let’s start your journey to healthier, more resilient skin!
