Wrinkles are often seen as inevitable — a natural marker of time. But when we zoom in to a cellular level, a different story emerges. One where age isn’t the villain, but a series of biological processes that can be slowed, supported and even reversed.
Let’s decode the science of wrinkles — and what your skin is really trying to tell you.
Wrinkles are physical indentations in the skin that form when its structural integrity declines.
Your skin has three key layers:
Epidermis (outer layer): your barrier against the environment.
Dermis (middle layer): home to collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
Hypodermis (deepest layer): made of fat and connective tissue.
As you age, the dermis thins and the production of collagen and elastin slows down. These two proteins give skin its firmness (collagen) and stretch-recoil ability (elastin). When their levels drop, your skin loses its structural scaffolding — and wrinkles form.
While ageing itself reduces collagen production by around 1% per year after age 25, there are many accelerants that push this decline into overdrive.
Sugar molecules bind to collagen, forming advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). These stiffen the skin and disrupt elasticity — making wrinkles more prominent.
The sun breaks down collagen through photoageing, creating deep wrinkles, pigmentation and roughness. UV exposure is responsible for up to 80% of visible ageing.
Pollution, alcohol, poor diet and even chronic stress generate free radicals — unstable molecules that damage DNA and skin proteins.
As oestrogen declines (especially post-menopause), skin becomes thinner, drier, and more prone to sagging due to lower collagen synthesis.
These are aged cells that have stopped dividing but refuse to die. They release inflammatory signals that impair tissue regeneration — including in the skin.
Here’s the real shift: modern longevity science now sees skin ageing as a symptom of broader cellular ageing.
Your skin is the body’s largest organ, and it relies on:
Healthy mitochondria (your cells’ energy engines)
Efficient NAD+ levels (crucial for DNA repair and cell signalling)
Active collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis
Regular cell turnover and detoxification
When these functions falter, skin starts to dull, thin, and wrinkle.
That’s where interventions like NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) come in — a molecule that boosts NAD+ and supports healthy cell energy and repair processes. Multiple studies suggest that restoring NAD+ levels may slow visible signs of ageing, including in skin tissues.
While creams can hydrate and protect the outer layer, they rarely reach the dermis, where collagen and elastin are made.
That’s why ingestible skincare is booming — and why ingredients like:
Vitamin C (co-factor for collagen synthesis)
Hyaluronic acid (binds up to 1,000x its weight in water)
Antioxidants like resveratrol and pterostilbene
…are more effective when taken internally, where they can actually stimulate collagen production and reduce inflammation at the root.
We’ve combined two of our most powerful daily formulas — DAILY and SKIN — to create the ultimate wrinkle-support bundle.
250mg NMN to restore NAD+ levels and energise cellular repair.
Resveratrol + Pterostilbene to fight oxidative stress and protect skin DNA.
L-Theanine, magnesium and glycine to support restful sleep and hormone balance (essential for skin regeneration).
10g marine collagen peptides to rebuild firmness and elasticity.
Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C for hydration and synthesis support.
Antioxidants to calm inflammation and boost skin resilience.
Together, they help: ✔ Improve skin texture and tone
✔ Support collagen production
✔ Hydrate from the inside out
✔ Reduce the visible signs of ageing
When you support your skin at a cellular level, you don’t just see the difference — you feel it.
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Because ageing is natural. But how you age? That’s up to you.
