Scientific Basis:
Beauty from within with lasting, proven effectiveness
ELASTEN® is unique. Unlike many other products, it does not simply cite general studies on collagen. Its effectiveness has been demonstrated in multiple product-specific studies. These were placebo-controlled blind studies: some participants received ELASTEN® , while others received a placebo – a substance with no active ingredient. The participants did not know which product they were given. This ensured that the results could be evaluated independently and objectively. The findings show that the first visible effects on skin and body may appear after just 4 weeks.
Achieve lasting beauty through a positive collagen balance
The appearance of the skin is influenced by natural aging processes (intrinsic factors) as well as external influences such as UV radiation, nicotine, or environmental toxins (extrinsic factors). A particularly important role is played by the middle layer of the skin, the dermis. It contains especially high amounts of collagen and hyaluronic acid. Collagen forms the framework of the network (matrix) in the deeper skin layers. This framework is crucial for the appearance, firmness, and smoothness of the skin and connective tissue.
In the diagram on the right, taken from the study by Bolke L. et al., 2019, you can see how the effects of ELASTEN® develop over the course of use. The effectiveness increases continuously up to the twelfth week of intake. Even after the end of intake, the effect remains: four weeks after the last dose, effectiveness was still at 95 percent. This demonstrates that ELASTEN® not only works in the medium term but can also deliver long-lasting beauty effects.
Sustainable effectiveness
The skin’s needs – and how they change with age
Focus on collagen
All important components of the skin, i.e., collagen, hyaluronan, etc., are produced by connective tissue cells (fibroblasts). Since collagen is the most common structural protein in the human body, many research groups around the world are studying this important component.
Collagen content decreases with age
How our skin ages
In the body, collagen is continuously broken down. This is why it must be constantly rebuilt by the cells. In younger years, this process works effortlessly. As we age, however, fibroblast activity slows: new collagen formation decreases while breakdown continues. The result is a negative collagen balance – collagen stores become depleted. As a consequence, the skin loses density, radiance, and resilience. By specifically supplying selected collagen peptides and additional micronutrients such as vitamin C, the natural activity of fibroblasts can be supported and the body’s own collagen production stimulated.
As the diagram shows, the collagen content of the skin begins to decline continuously from the age of 25. Starting at this point with the intake of skin-relevant nutrients that stimulate collagen formation is therefore advisable to support collagen production early and slow down its breakdown.
Influenced by hormones
In addition to the normal age-related decline in collagen production, hormonal balance also changes, which is particularly noticeable during the menopause. This is because collagen production also declines as oestrogen levels fall. Studies show that from the age of 25 onwards, less and less collagen is produced, so that the total amount of collagen in the body decreases continuously from this point onwards. After the menopause, the collagen content of the skin decreases even more significantly. For this reason, it is advisable to start taking skin-relevant nutrients that stimulate collagen formation at an early stage in order to support collagen production and slow down its breakdown. The keyword here is ‘collagen banking’.
Not all collagen peptides are the same – quality is key
The quality of collagen peptides depends heavily on how they are produced. Depending on the manufacturing process, peptides can vary in size and contain different amounts of amino acids. Important amino acids in collagen peptides include glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. After oral administration, the peptides are further broken down in the stomach. This natural digestive process is important for the peptides to be properly absorbed by the body. Find out here what makes the collagen peptides in ELASTEN® so special and why they work in the deep layers of the skin.
VIDEO: HOW ELASTEN® WORKS –
Explained in Brief
