Some would say a dewy glow is all the rage, while others assertmatte complexions are en vogue.

The answer: Exfoliate.

Well, that’s mainly because babies haveloadsofcollagenin their skinwhich doesn’t last forever.

Hannah Frye

Both specificities will ensure you get the most benefit out of your supplement.

Not sure where to look?

We curated a list of the9 best expert-backed options hereif you need inspiration.

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Dehydration

Last but not least, we havedehydration.

This could be internal, external, or both.

The first step here is fairly obviousdrink more water!

Using too many actives (exfoliants,retinol, etc.)

in one routine can dry out your skin if you’re not careful.

The fix: Sandwich your actives with hydrating products.

Good news: We have afull list of them here.

The takeaway

Not everyone is born with a Jello-like bouncy complexion, and that’s OK.

Curious about internal skin aging?Check out our full guide to restoring collagen.