Collagen is certainly having its moment in the skincare world. Let’s talk about whether it’s here to stay.
How does our skin age?
The presence of aging is noticeable as we approach the late 20s and involves numerous and important changes. Although at the beginning the changes are hardly observable, as we travel through the 30s, important structural and functional changes occur. Due to its large exposure to environmental factors, our skin suffers alterations, that can affect both appearance and internal health. Hence, the current focus towards developing products that can prevent, delay or minimize the signs of ageing.
The role of collagen and collagen supplements
Collagen is an essential component of our skin, in fact as much as 75% of it. However, collagen and elastin deposits decrease with age, especially due to sun exposure. Hence collagen peptides are increasingly being used as dietary supplements to restore skin health. There are a number of studies that show that consuming collagen has led to improved skin health by protection from sun and improved hydration. Food supplements containing hydrolysed collagen have also led to a significant reduction in wrinkles and dryness and improvement in skin elasticity.
Why choose marine collagen?
Collagen can be extracted from both animal and vegetable sources, algae and marine organisms, including fish. Marine collagen is a rich source of type I collagen which is abundant in the skin.
In supplementation, the use of marine collagen is preferred as:
- It is more easily absorbed
- Has low molecular weight
- Has low inflammatory reactions and
- A low number of contaminants
So, given that it has been proven that daily consumption of hydrolyzed collagen in different doses, from different sources can bring many benefits for the human body, especially in skin health, we believe collagen is here to stay. Wouldn’t you want to see the results for yourself too?
