ON THE TOPIC SKIN - COLLAGEN
Unique structures in the deep layers of the skin
Collagen is the most important structural protein in the human body. It has a fibrous structure and accounts for more than 30 percent of the total mass of all proteins in the body. Collagen is an essential component of bones, teeth, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and the skin. 80 percent of young skin consists of this structural protein.
Exposure to sunlight, smoking, hormonal changes or diet can affect the body’s collagen balance. In addition, collagen production already slows down from the age of 25 and continues to decrease throughout life.
DETECT DECREASED COLLAGEN PRODUCTION
Noticeable all over the body
Decreased collagen production in the skin is quickly apparent. The changes in the face are naturally particularly noticeable. But the neck, décolleté, back of the hands and upper arms are also often affected by this visible effects. The middle layer of skin (dermis) is particularly important because it contains a lot of collagen and hyaluronic acid (hyaluron). Collagen forms the basic structure of the network (matrix) in the deep layers of skin, which is crucial for the appearance, tone and elasticity of the skin and connective tissue.
Hormonal changes
Decreased collagen production can often also be related to hormonal changes. When hormonal balance changes during menopause or pregnancy, this can also have an impact on skin appearance and collagen levels.
WHAT CREAMS CAN NOT DO
Until now, the collagen contained in skin care products has only been applied to the surface of the skin – but this is not enough, as it only remains in the top layer of the skin. This is because the breakdown of collagen and hyaluron takes place predominantly in the deep layers of the skin.
STRENGTHEN CONNECTIVE TISSUE
To improve the appearance of the connective tissue, the intake of ELASTEN® should be started at an early stage. Due to the very good tolerability, a cure of several months can be carried out with ELASTEN® – or it can also be taken permanently.
Source: Laing, 2022; Bolke, 2019
