What is this ?
Collagen is an extracellular matrix protein (human and animal).
What's the point ?
Its functions in the extracellular matrix are:
- stretch, elasticity
- Healing
It can be defined as "a natural glue", it's also from the Greek word check meaning "glue" that it gets its name.
Athletes take it as part of their intense sports practice to prevent tendonitis.
It renews itself throughout life, but as it ages it loses quantity and quality; which causes a decrease in the elasticity, tone and firmness of the skin.
It is estimated that from the age of 30, the loss is about 1% per year.
Where to find it?
Collagen is found in cosmetics in different ways, in masks, serums, creams or food supplements, for the face, body or hair.
The collagen molecules being of large size, there is little chance that they will reach the deep dermis, the most effective with regard to serums is to apply it in mesotherapy.
Find an article dedicated to mesotherapy/microneedling techniques here.
As far as serums are concerned, we recommend the Collagen Pyruvate de MCCM which has excellent regenerating and healing properties, improving the elasticity and hydration of the skin.
For food supplements we can offer you the Drinkable collagen from MCCM where the Hyamira Marine Collagen.
How to optimize its results?
Taking collagen as a dietary supplement is a good start, but there are several ways to optimize it, including through diet. Indeed, certain foods are essential for the production of collagen such as:
- The proteins
- Amino acids, in particular lysine (for example: fish, dairy products, legumes, meat, etc.) and proline (for example: fresh cheese, beef, cabbage, pork, spinach, asparagus, etc.)
- Vitamin C (fruits such as oranges, kiwis, bananas, etc.)
- Sulfur (garlic, broccoli, cabbage, onion…)
- Zinc (oysters, meat, etc.)
Then, to protect your skin, an essential element is to protect it from the sun with sunscreens of the SPF 50 type with the UVA logo.
