What Is Collagen and Why Is It So Important for the Skin?
Collagen is a structural protein produced by the body that makes up a large part of the skin's dry mass and is responsible for its firmness, resilience and elasticity – a well-documented connection) in dermatology. From the age of 25, the body's own collagen production gradually declines, which can contribute to fine lines, decreasing skin elasticity and a less plump complexion. A targeted collagen face cream or peptide-based care is designed to cosmetically support this process.
- Collagen is largely responsible for the structure, firmness and elasticity of the skin
- From your mid-twenties, collagen production gradually declines every year
- UV radiation, smoking and oxidative stress can accelerate the breakdown of collagen
- Topically applied collagen and peptide-based care can cosmetically support the skin
What Makes a Good Collagen Cream?
Not every collagen cream is the same. What matters is the form of collagen used and how the formulation is structured. Topically applied soluble collagen can support the skin on the surface and help it retain moisture. In addition, peptide-based ingredients such as palmitoyl oligopeptide can be designed to support the body's own collagen formation – cosmetic support that goes beyond the surface.
- Soluble collagen: binds moisture and settles on the skin's surface
- Collagen fibres (insoluble): structuring, as a fleece or mesh structure to enhance the effect of your care
- Peptides (e.g. palmitoyl oligopeptide): designed to support the body's own collagen synthesis
- Physiologically balanced formulation without harsh additives
Which Collagen Care Is Right for Me?
From a collagen face cream to a collagen fleece – the right cream with collagen depends on your skin's needs and the desired intensity.
Products with Collagen as a Direct Ingredient
For anyone who wants to treat their skin directly with collagen as an ingredient. Here, the molecules are applied from the outside.
Skin Renew Spirit is a collagen spray with ultra-fine, soluble collagen molecules, designed to support the skin barrier, reduce moisture loss and refine fine lines. It is suitable for the face, neck and décolleté and is particularly suitable for mature, dry and sensitive skin. As a light first step in your routine, it is ideal before a collagen cream or serum.
Modelage Gaze is a professional fleece made from native collagen fibres. It is not a classic skincare product but an intensifying care step that is placed over masks or creams. The collagen structure adheres like a second skin, enhances the effect of the products underneath and noticeably improves moisture retention. Ideal for intensive home spa treatments and dehydrated skin.
Supporting Collagen Formation: Products with Peptide-Based Ingredients
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signalling molecules in the skin and are designed to support the body's own collagen synthesis – targeted cosmetic support.
Eyelid Firming Treatment contains palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. These are peptide-based ingredients designed to support collagen formation in the delicate eye area. Suitable as a daily eye care product or an intensive mask, for mature skin with lines and loss of elasticity around the eyes.
Soft Regeneration 2 is a rich regeneration cream with squalane and peptides, designed to intensively support mature and dehydrated skin and promote skin renewal. It is the ideal collagen face cream for skin that needs more nourishment and regeneration.
Forever Diamond Face Firming is a firming face cream designed to support facial contours and counteract sagging connective tissue – the best collagen cream for skin that is looking for visibly more firmness.
How to Add Collagen Cream to Your Routine
For a collagen cream to reach its full potential, the right order is key. That means: light textures first, richer ones afterwards.
- Step 1 – Cleansing: Gentle, soap-free, without damaging the skin's protective acid mantle → Cleanser collection
- Step 2 – Tonic: Balance the pH value and make the skin more receptive → Tonic collection
- Step 3 – Collagen spray: Spray Skin Renew Spirit onto the face, neck and décolleté
- Step 4 – Concentrate / serum: Apply peptide-based ingredients before your cream → Concentrates collection
- Step 5 – Collagen cream: Finally, protect and seal in
- Intensive step (1–2x a week): Modelage Gaze over your cream for maximum effect
