The ultimate products of glycation – AGEs. affect on healthy skin in two ways: they reduce the ability of collagen to build skin structure and increase the rate of natural collagen disappearance. During the glycation process, proteins are no longer supple and elastic, which is reflected on the skin by the appearance of wrinkles, sagging, and loss of shine. As collagen disappears with age, glycation deprives the skin of its natural hydration - hyaluronic acid, which leads to dryness and sagging skin. If you want to protect your skin from glycation, it is important to use care products that contain important antioxidants such as carnosine.