Shereene Idriss shares three ways to boost collagen without tretinoin. Vitamin C is a key antioxidant that supports collagen production and works as a non-irritating alternative to retinoids.
Can't tolerate tretinoin or retinols because they're just too irritating for your skin. But you want to boost collagen production. Here are three ways to help you boost collagen production, minus any irritations or retinoids. Vitamin C yes, it is the Holy Grail antioxidant that you've all heard about, especially when it comes to brightening your skin. But did you know that vitamin C is really needed in producing proteins like collagen? And without it, you don't make as much collagen. So vitamin C for the win.