Why do I want more of it? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but natural enzymes in your body are constantly breaking down collagen. There's also a whole of host of environmental and lifestyle factors -- UV exposure, pollution, smoking -- that accelerate that breakdown. As the collagen degrades, you end up with wrinkles. Luckily, your body is simultaneously producing new collagen, and the right topicals and treatments can help stimulate this production and/or preserve the collagen that's already there, points out MacGregor. Without further ado, these are the seven standouts that can help.
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