# Zinc and collagen peptide

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-and-collagen-peptide

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom.

Keep them apart

Apply [zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc) and [collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide) at different times of day, using zinc in the morning and collagen peptides at night, because combining them stops them from working. Zinc interferes with collagen peptides and can make them less effective on your skin. You can wait a few minutes between products, or simply use them in separate routines.

- [All about zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc)
- [All about collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide)

### [Zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc) products

- [BYOMA Clarifying Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/byoma/clarifying-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [£11.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7C8BZLM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/minimalist/vitamin-b5-10-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£8.08 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Q3MWP2S?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit

### [Collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide) products

- [SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/skinmedica/tns-advanced-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Hero Mighty Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/hero/mighty-patch/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/the-inkey-list/collagen-peptide-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/olay-regenerist/collagen-peptide-24-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/no7/pure-retinol-1-night-concentrate/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/no7/protect-and-perfect-intense-advanced-night-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [£16.77 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NQCNPJT?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 MAX Face Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/olay/regenerist-collagen-peptide-24-max-face-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [£16.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0976Z32YV?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [No.7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Night Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/no-7/pure-retinol-0-3-night-concentrate/for/dark-spots) — High fit
- [Olay Collagen Peptide 24 Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/olay/collagen-peptide-24-eye-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit

## Questions and answers

### Can you use zinc and collagen peptide together?

Keep [zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc) and [collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide) apart because unchelated metal ions like zinc may [complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/complex) with peptides and reduce their biological activity.

### Which goes first, zinc or collagen peptide?

Keep zinc and collagen peptide apart in your routine because combining them may reduce their biological activity. Use them at separate times to ensure each ingredient works effectively.

### Are zinc and collagen peptide good for sensitive skin?

Zinc and collagen peptide should be kept apart in your routine because unchelated metal ions may complex with peptides and reduce their biological activity.

## Research on zinc and collagen peptide

- [Collagen peptides affect collagen synthesis and the expression of collagen, elastin, and versican genes in cultured human dermal fibroblasts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38751975/) Collagen peptide · Frontiers in Medicine, 2024
- [Hydrolyzed Collagen Induces an Anti-Inflammatory Response That Induces Proliferation of Skin Fibroblast and Keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36501011/) Collagen peptide · Nutrients, 2022
- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Assessment of the Benefit of a Deep Cleansing Gel Containing Salicylic Acid 2%, Zinc Gluconate 0.2% and Lipohydroxy Acids 0.05% in Patients with Mild to Moderate Truncal Acne: Results from an Exploratory Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36698447/) Zinc · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023
- [Rapid and Visible Efficacy of a Dermocosmetic in Acne Patients With Fair Skin Phototypes: Results of a Randomized Split-Face Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487026/) Zinc · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

## Other combinations

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- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Hydroxypinacolone retinoate and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/retinal-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Retinoid blend and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/retinoid-blend-and-collagen-peptide)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/retinol-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/tretinoin-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin A and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/vitamin-a-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Liposome and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/liposome-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Microcapsule and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/microcapsule-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and betaine](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-betaine)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycerin-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Depends on the strength: [Salicylic acid and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/panthenol-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Bakuchiol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/bakuchiol-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Arginine and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/arginine-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Taurine and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/taurine-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-theanine)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Collagen peptide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Lactic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Coenzyme Q10 and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/coenzyme-q10-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Green tea and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/green-tea-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and beta-sitosterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-beta-sitosterol)
- Work well together: [Ceramide-building complex and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ceramide-building-complex-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/cholesterol-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and phytosphingosine](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-phytosphingosine)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and phytosterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-phytosterol)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and squalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-squalene)
- Work well together: [Collagen peptide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Collagen peptide and baking soda](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-baking-soda)
- Keep them apart: [Bleach and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/bleach-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Potassium hydroxide and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/potassium-hydroxide-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Collagen peptide and behenyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-behenyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Collagen peptide and isopropyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-isopropyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-collagen-peptide)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Copper and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/copper-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Magnesium and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/magnesium-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc sulfate and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-sulfate-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-and-copper-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/zinc-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Collagen peptide and protease](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen-peptide-and-protease)
- Keep them apart: [Superoxide dismutase and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase-and-collagen-peptide)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this pairing advice: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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- United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/zinc-and-collagen-peptide
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