Everything You Need To Know About Collagen And Your Skin
As a qualified therapist, you’ve likely heard about the magic of collagen. While it’s a naturally occurring protein, the production of collagen slows as you age. Once collagen production decreases in the body, visible signs of ageing may appear. As this is one of the most common concerns when it comes to skincare, we wanted to break down the science and give you a viable solution that works when treating your clients’ skin.
What affects collagen production?
As mentioned, the natural process of ageing does impact collagen production. Most women will start experiencing decreases of 1% a year from their late 20’s although the process is different for everyone.
UV Exposure
There’s a proven link between exposure to the sun and loss of collagen. Although it is possible to reverse some of the damage from UV exposure, it’s always a better idea to protect the skin before the damage has taken place.
Lifestyle
Smoking cigarettes and poor diets are not only terrible for your internal organs but collagen production is also impacted by these choices. Smoking decreases the amount of oxygen delivered to your skin tissue so the skin cells cannot regenerate.
Processed meats, sugar, starchy carbohydrates and processed foods cause inflammation in the body. This inflammation weakens the skin foundation and depletes the body of collagen.
Stress
Stress releases the hormone cortisol which decreases the production of collagen. To add to this dangerous cocktail, stress causes inflammation in the body too.
How to boost collagen
The good news is, collagen production can be boosted through lifestyle choices and high-quality skincare.
Increasing your intake of Vitamin C through citrus fruits, capsicum and strawberries will promote collagen production.
Adding amino acids proline and glycine to your diet through egg whites, wheat germ, dairy products, pork skin, chicken skin and gelatin will boost these essential nutrients.
Additionally addressing your stress levels, staying away from the sun and limiting your exposure to tobacco smoke and unhealthy foods will keep collagen levels intact.
Collagen Cream
Our revolutionary Collagen Cream delivers magical collagen directly to your skin. With a lipid content of 34%, this cream will hydrate and keep the delicate acid mantle in check.
Collagen will reduce inflammation and micro-inflammation and irritations and support your natural skin functions.
Further to this, our collagen cream assists with the storage of water in your skin which boosts hydration to a new, long-lasting level. Along with unparalleled hydration, this cream works to alleviate inflammatory processes on the skin which calms and contributes to a reduction of redness.
The concentrated emulsion is rich in collagen and packed full of powerful antioxidants with moisture-binding properties; it leaves the skin with long-lasting anti-ageing moisture protection.
Ingredients
- Collagen: a biometric protein that visibly supports skin density
- Beeswax: a barrier functioning moisture protectant rich in biometric wax esters, triglycerides and fatty acids
- Lanolin: a natural wax that contains biometric wax esters to provide superior moisture barrier function
- Grapeseed & Avocado Oils: Emollient plant oils rich in biometric triglycerides, fatty acids and lecithin
- Lecithin: Biometric moisture protectant found naturally in the acid mantle to protect the skin
- Azulene: A potent active ingredient derived from chamomile rich in antioxidant polyphenols
- Vitamin E: A skin-identical potent antioxidant, naturally secreted by the sebaceous gland for environmental moisture protection
- Vitamin C: A potent antioxidant that nurtures natural collagen synthesis for a more supple appearance
Application
Collagen Cream is the perfect night cream for combination, dry, dehydrated and aged skin. Along with delivering unparalleled hydration, it works to combat signs of ageing.
Collagen Cream should be used in the evening after cleansing, toning and correcting with the appropriate Dr. Spiller products. Being highly concentrated, only a pearl-sized amount of cream is needed to cover the face and neck areas.
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