If you’re #skincaregoals include a younger-looking, glowing complexion, it all starts with collagen. Collagen is one of your body’s major building blocks: it’s a protein and critical to keeping your skin structure strong, elastic, plump, and smooth. Unfortunately, aging, the sun, and even diet all decrease the quantity and quality of the collagen your body naturally produces.
If you’re #skincaregoals include a younger-looking, glowing complexion, it all starts with collagen. Collagen is one of your body’s major building blocks: it’s a protein and critical to keeping your skin structure strong, elastic, plump, and smooth. Unfortunately, aging, the sun, and even diet all decrease the quantity and quality of the collagen your body naturally produces.
So, when it comes to anti-aging moisturizers creams, and sheet masks, collagen is a pretty popular ingredient because it promises to restore softer, bouncier, and less-wrinkled skin. Ingredients like Collagen can help strengthen your skin barrier, which is the key to healthy, glowing skin. The catch? Some formulations boasting collagen on the label include a collagen that can’t penetrate into your skin due to its large molecular size. While it might feel nice on your skin’s surface, it’s a zero in the anti-aging department.
To get the most out of your collagen-enriched skincare arsenal, look for formulations that specifically include hydrolyzed collagen or collagen peptides – that’s collagen which has been broken down into smaller molecules and have the ability to penetrate deeply into your skin.
In fact, our newest anti-aging product, RESTORE Propolis Collagen Gel, features Hydrolyzed Collagen culled from water-soluble Marine Collagen (which closely resembles the collagen made by your body). This type of collagen has smaller-sized, ultra-stable molecules that can penetrate under your epidermis to work their age-reversing magic. Collagen derived from plants is also skin-friendly and effective. For a more concentrated skincare indulgence, our Aqua Collagen Mask delivers the benefits of Hydrolyzed Collagen and restorative Deep Sea Water by allowing its serum to deeply and luxuriously penetrate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Another way for your skin to reap the benefits of collagen is to pair it with Retinoids (aka Vitamin A) and retinols, which stimulate cell turnover and collagen recovery. Topical collagen will help reinforce your skin structure, while also penetrating even deeper thanks to the retinol’s exfoliating effects. This dynamic duo packs a one-two punch to slow those signs of aging.
Now that you know the ins-and-outs of collagen, you can face sagging and fine lines head-on and regain that youthful, supple, luminous skin!
- The Aloisia Beauty Team
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