Le collagène : l’allié essentiel pour une peau ferme et rebondie

Collagen: Your Essential Ally for Firm, Plump Skin

A key component for youthful, elastic skin, collagen is now one of the most sought-after ingredients in skincare. At Pier Augé, while our formulas don’t contain collagen directly, we fully recognize its fundamental role in skin health. Let’s explore why collagen is so important for your skin — and how to naturally preserve its precious reserves.

What is collagen?

Collagen is a protein naturally found in the human body, making up nearly 80% of the dermis structure. It acts as the skin’s inner framework, providing firmness, elasticity, and resilience. Thanks to collagen, the skin stays smooth, toned, and supple.
As we age, collagen production gradually declines — accelerated by oxidative stress, sun exposure, and poor lifestyle habits. The result? Thinner, less plump skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and a loss of firmness.

Why is collagen so important for skin?

Collagen acts as a structural support for the skin:

  • It strengthens the skin matrix for a firmer appearance.

  • It helps retain moisture by supporting the skin’s barrier function.

  • It aids in tissue repair, especially after damage from UV rays or pollution.

  • It plays a key role in preventing visible signs of skin aging.

How to Naturally Boost Collagen Production?

At Pier Augé, even without adding collagen directly to our products, we carefully select targeted ingredients that help reinforce and preserve this vital protein:

🔬 Antioxidants, such as vitamin E, to protect collagen fibers from oxidative stress.
🌿 Plant extracts rich in amino acids, which support the skin’s natural collagen synthesis.
💧 Moisturizing agents that strengthen the skin barrier, creating the right environment for regeneration.
🌞 Daily sun protection, essential to prevent collagen breakdown caused by UV rays.

Collagen is the key to youthful, smooth, and resilient skin. While its production slows over time, it is entirely possible to support and stimulate it naturally — through the right skincare routine, a healthy lifestyle, and targeted active ingredients.

At Pier Augé, we put science at the service of your skin — offering safe, sensorial, and effective formulations.