COLLAGEN - THE KEY TO NATURAL YOUTHFULNESS

In our blog, this time we will go back to the core of beauty and take a look at collagen. 

Collagen as an important protein

Collagen is nothing more than a protein that plays an important role in building up the space between cells. This structural protein is insoluble in water but soluble in acid or alkali. Collagen acts as a kind of "glue", the main component of connective tissue in the middle layer of the skin. It holds tissues and bones together and plays an important role in joint function and cartilage formation. It is found in many areas of the body: skin, hair, cornea of the eye and even in the walls of blood vessels.

Scientists distinguish between nearly 30 types of collagen, which are designated by a roman numerals. The main types for human health are: type I,II,III collagen.

Type I collagen

It occurs most commonly in the human body in the following areas: skin, blood vessels, tendons, cornea, teeth

Type II collagen

Major constituent of cartilage, found in the intervertebral discs

Type III collagen

Found in the reticular connective tissue that forms the skeleton of lymphoid tissues

The collagen stock in the body produces 1% less collagen every year from the age of 25. From the 40s onwards, collagen production stops completely and the body's collagen stock starts to break down. Collagen levels can also be affected by lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep deprivation and smoking. The loss of collagen causes the skin to sag and become less elastic, and deeper wrinkles and lines appear. This process is not only aesthetically and healthily bad for the body, as the skin loses its protective function, becomes vulnerable and can be damaged more easily. It is therefore worth establishing a good skin care routine from the age of 25.

Collagen supplementation in the skin care routine

In our salon, you'll find collagen in a range of products that you can incorporate into your at-home skincare routine:

Biologique Recherche Creme Collagene 

Crème Collagène is a regenerating skin care product that visibly rebuilds the epidermis. The collagen segment, formulated around the skin's supportive protein fibre, helps to restore the skin's structure. Combined with water-evaporated active ingredients, it instantly hydrates skin tissue, leaving it plumped and firmer.

Biologique Recherche Collagene Originel  

The Collagène Originel anti-wrinkle replenishing serum is a true innovation from scientific research that promotes the production of the most abundant collagen types I and III, as well as types IV and VII, to improve the appearance of the skin-epidermis interface. This significantly reduces the length of wrinkles.

Valmont Regenerating Mask Treatment

A regenerating collagen mask that revitalizes, smoothes and hydrates the skin in 30 minutes. Suitable for all skin types, either as a one-off beauty treatment or as a 5-week treatment.

Internal collagen supplementation is also extremely important, in the form of powder or vitamins. It also supports the skin from the inside and makes it firmer, more elastic and smoother. From the spring, Beautypest collagen beauty drink will be available in our salon for you to try during your beauty treatment.