Your Guide to Slowing Collagen Loss: Skincare and Treatments That Really Work

We lose about 1% of collagen per year after our mid-20s. Learn what this means for your skin and how Event Skincare treatments and products can help.

Collagen Loss: When Does It Start?

Collagen is the protein scaffold that keeps skin smooth, resilient, and firm. Beginning in our mid-20s, production slows by about 1% each year. The change is subtle at first, but by the time we reach our 40s and beyond, this steady decline contributes to visible signs of aging.

What Collagen Loss Does to the Skin

As collagen fibers weaken and become less dense, skin begins to show changes such as:

• Fine lines and wrinkles as support structures loosen.

• Thinner, more fragile texture, sometimes with a crepey look.

• More visible pores as surrounding support collapses slightly.

• Slower healing and redness, since the skin doesn’t repair as efficiently.

Age itself sets this decline in motion — but sun exposure, pollution, and ongoing lifestyle stress can accelerate the breakdown and make these changes appear sooner. Ultraviolet (UV) light in particular triggers enzymes that actively degrade collagen.

Why Early Action Matters

Collagen doesn’t naturally “bounce back.” Once lost, it’s harder to restore, which is why prevention and stimulation early on are so important. Protecting collagen now means healthier, more youthful skin in the years ahead.

Daily Collagen Support at Home

1. Sun Protection — The First Line of Defense

Ultraviolet (UV) light is the single most important external factor in collagen loss. UVA rays penetrate deeply into the dermis, triggering enzymes that break down collagen faster than your body can replace it. Daily sunscreen slows this process dramatically and is the easiest long-term investment you can make for skin health.

Mineral formulas with zinc oxide offer broad protection and tend to be well tolerated by sensitive or aging skin. At Event Skincare we often recommend options such as Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 or MJS Radiant Shield SPF 40 for everyday use, and Colorescience Brush-On Shield SPF 50 for convenient midday touch-ups.

2. Retinoids — The Gold Standard for Renewal

Retinoids (vitamin A derivatives) are some of the most thoroughly studied ingredients for boosting collagen. They work by increasing cell turnover and prompting fibroblasts — the skin cells that make collagen — to become more active. Over time, this can improve fine lines, texture, and overall firmness.

Start with a lower concentration if you’re new, and build tolerance gradually to avoid irritation. Clients ready for more intensive use often reach for products like MJS Advanced Retinol 0.5% or higher-strength options such as Amarte Aqua Cream 1% Retinol or Hydrolift Cream 1% Retinol once their skin adapts.

3. Vitamin C — Antioxidant & Collagen Co-Factor

Vitamin C is essential for healthy collagen. It acts as a co-factor in the enzymes that build new collagen and also helps neutralize free radicals created by UV light and pollution. This double action — protecting existing collagen and supporting new synthesis — makes it one of the most valuable morning antioxidants.

Stable, medical-grade vitamin C serums (such as Noon Vit C 11S) maintain potency longer and penetrate effectively. Apply after cleansing and before moisturizer and sunscreen for best results.

4. Peptides & Growth Factors

Peptides act as “messengers” encouraging new collagen formation, like those found in MJS Ultra Benefits. Growth factors, such as those applied during microneedling sessions with AnteAGE serum, further accelerate repair and renewal.

Professional Collagen-Stimulating Treatments

At Event Skincare, we take collagen care far beyond what home products can do.

• Event Skin Method — Our signature all-in-one treatment blends advanced energy-based technology (IPL, infrared) with tailored facial techniques, stimulating collagen while addressing multiple concerns in one session.

• Infrared (IR) Firming — Gentle heating that remodels collagen for improved firmness.

• Microneedling with Growth Factors — Microchannels trigger repair while growth factors enhance results.

• Er:YAG Resurfacing — A precise, deeper option that removes damaged surface layers and initiates significant collagen rebuilding.

• Peels — From lactic to glycolic, customized chemical exfoliation improves texture and primes skin for collagen-boosting serums.

Building a Strategic Routine

The most effective results come from pairing professional treatments with daily collagen-friendly care.

Example routine:

• Morning: Gentle cleanse → Noon Vit C 11S → moisturizer (MJS Ultra Benefits or Colorescience Barrier Pro Moisturizer) → SPF (Radiant Shield SPF 40 or Colorescience Face Shield Flex SPF 50)

• Evening: Cleanse → retinol (MJS Advanced Retinol 0.5% or Amarte option as tolerated) → barrier support cream

• Professional cadence: Event Skin Method every 4–6 weeks, followed by maintenance a few times yearly; add peels or microneedling as needed; Er:YAG resurfacing for more advanced concerns.

The Bottom Line

Losing around 1% of collagen each year may sound small, but over a decade, the effects are undeniable. The good news? Consistent SPF, targeted actives like retinoids and vitamin C, and collagen-stimulating treatments can slow — and partially reverse — these changes.

At Event Skincare, every plan is customized. Whether through the Event Skin Method, tailored peels, microneedling, or advanced resurfacing, we design your path to stronger, healthier skin that stands the test of time.