When your skin feels different, there’s usually a reason. Hormones, especially oestrogen, play a direct role in collagen production. As levels shift, collagen can slow. 👉 Skin may feel thinner. 👉 Elasticity can reduce. 👉 Lines can look more pronounced. Your barrier changes too. Less lipid support can mean more water loss, more sensitivity, makeup sitting differently. This isn’t just surface level. It’s structural, which is why support needs to be considered. Peptide size. Dose. Absorption. Not all collagen is engineered equally. When you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, you can choose support that works with your biology 🤍