The Science of Youthful Skin: Why Type I Collagen Matters Most

Your Skin is 80% Type I Collagen—Here's Why That's Important

Ever wonder what gives young, healthy skin its firmness, smoothness, and that coveted "bounce"? The answer lies in a single protein: Type I collagen.

According to groundbreaking research published in Plastic and Aesthetic Research, young skin is composed of 80% Type I collagen and about 15% Type III collagen (Reilly & Lozano, 2021). This isn't just a random statistic—it reveals exactly what your skin needs to maintain its youthful appearance.

The Collagen-Aging Connection

As we age, something critical happens: our body's natural collagen production declines by about 1.0-1.5% per year. This gradual loss is directly responsible for the visible signs of aging we all recognize—fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.

The research is clear: "The loss of collagen is clearly correlated with changes to appearance attributes which are typically referred to as fine lines and wrinkles" (Reilly & Lozano, 2021).

Think of Type I collagen as your skin's scaffolding. When that structure weakens, everything it supports begins to show signs of wear.

Why Type I Collagen Gives Skin Its Elasticity

Type I collagen isn't just the most abundant—it's the most important for what we care about most:

Elasticity: The ability of your skin to stretch and bounce back
Firmness: That taut, lifted appearance of youthful skin
Structure: The foundation that keeps everything in place

When you supplement with Type I collagen, you're giving your skin exactly what it's made of—not a substitute, not an alternative, but the real building block it needs.

The Nordic Nutrients Difference

Our Pure Marine Collagen is specifically rich in Type I collagen, sourced from wild-caught Nordic cod. Every 5,000 mg serving delivers the precise type of collagen your skin naturally contains and loses with age.

With superior absorption (up to 1.5x better than mammalian sources) and 95% protein content, our marine collagen helps restore what time takes away.

Because your skin is 80% Type I collagen—shouldn't your supplement be too?

Reference: Reilly DM, Lozano J. Skin collagen through the lifestages: importance for skin health and beauty. Plast Aesthet Res 2021;8:2. DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2020.153