What is Collagen & Elastin and What are the Differences?
Posted on November 4, 2025
We often obsess over our skin’s appearance - looking closely in the mirror and analyzing every enlarged pore, etched line, and pigmented spot. But have you ever stopped to consider what’s going on underneath the skin’s surface causing it to look the way it does? The skin is a complex organ comprised of three distinct layers made of various lipids (fats) and essential proteins. These essential proteins - collagen and elastin - give our skin it’s strength and structure. What are Collagen and Elastin? Collagen and elastin are often dubbed “the building blocks of skin.” These naturally...




