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The 5 Biggest Collagen Killers: Sun, Smoking & The One You Never Thought Of

Oct 22, 2026 · 27m

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Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid separate scientific fact from marketing fiction to reveal the top 5 lifestyle and environmental factors actively breaking down your skin's collagen scaffolding. In this episode, Emma and Ellie examine how 95% of accelerated skin aging stems from UVA radiation, why perimenopausal hormone drops impact skin texture, and what sugar has to do with collagen loss. Plus, they explore the impact of urban air pollution (particulate matter) on pigmentation and share expert evidenced based ways to preserve and stimulate your collagen. Episode Highlights: Collagen Anatomy 101: How fibroblast cells manufacture your skin's scaffolding. The #1 Collagen Killer (UVA &…