Why is collagen so important? Collagen acts as a supportive, invisible corset for the skin. As long as collagen production in the body is in full swing and the connective tissue is intact, wrinkles are not a problem.
Dr. GRANDEL develops cosmetics that support the formation of new collagen fibers in the body.
What is collagen?
Collagen is a protein that nature has given us as the main component of connective tissue in our body. About 30% of all proteins in our body are made up of collagen. Collagen molecules bind together to form collagen fibers, which then connect into a network, forming a stable collagen foundation for bones, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, and teeth.
Skin elasticity and firmness thanks to collagen
Collagen plays an important role in our largest organ - the skin. Simply put, the more collagen fibers in the skin, the firmer the skin. To ensure the skin is as supple and elastic as possible, it needs elastin fibers and hyaluronic acid.
From about the age of 25, collagen production in the body decreases. Year after year, the body produces less collagen, resulting in skin aging: the skin loses its elasticity and firmness, and wrinkles become more noticeable.
Collagen properties:
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Maintains skin firmness and resilience
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Helps to firm the skin
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Helps tissues retain moisture
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Supports facial contours
What is collagen synthesis?
Collagen synthesis is the process by which collagen molecules (proteins) are formed, which eventually form fibers and cross-links, thus creating a certain support system for the skin. When collagen production is good and many collagen fibers are formed, the skin remains firm and smooth. Wrinkles are not visible. Fiber production can be stimulated by using cosmetic products with active ingredients that promote the skin's own collagen synthesis, stimulate and protect existing collagen fibers.
Food and cosmetics as collagen sources
Since collagen production in the body decreases with age, we can help replenish it in two ways: externally - with cosmetics, and internally - through nutrition with foods containing collagen or by taking collagen supplements. Collagen is only sourced from animal sources. Collagen sources include meat, bones, or gelatin. A well-known classic collagen source is bone broth. It contains collagen, hyaluronic acid, and silicon. Whether it's food, food supplements like powders or capsules for skin and joints, or cosmetics, plant-based collagen essentially does not exist. However, cosmetics contain active ingredients that have a similar effect to collagen and are therefore called pseudo-collagen or collagen equivalents.
DR. GRANDEL cosmetic products are based on the collagen equivalents and marine collagen used in them.
How does collagen work against wrinkles?
If the skin's own collagen system becomes weak and brittle over the years, the signs immediately become apparent on the skin. Collagen is especially important for the face. The V-contour - the contour from the chin to the cheekbone - loses elasticity, and wrinkles or fine lines become more visible.
This is where anti-aging cosmetics that work against wrinkles come to the rescue. But can cosmetics affect our skin's own collagen? Yes, they can. DR. GRANDEL explains how it works.
Choose a skincare routine that aims to support the body's own collagen. Such cosmetics will kickstart your skin's collagen production and slow down skin aging processes. However, this single active ingredient, such as collagen and collagen equivalents, will not ensure this. This is because they only moisturize the skin from the outside. What works is a mixture of different active ingredients. Some protect the skin, while others stimulate cells to encourage the skin to produce collagen. Cosmetics with collagen have a firming effect. In the long run, they improve skin elasticity and firmness and support the restructuring of connective tissue.
Beauty products that support the body's own collagen synthesis
Slow down the skin aging process. Support the body's own collagen production with DR. GRANDEL PRO COLLAGEN beauty products.
Did you know? DR. GRANDEL PRO COLLAGEN concentrate, in addition to wrinkle-reducing pro-collagen peptides, also contains moisturizing micro-hyaluron, which penetrates deeper skin layers. Strengthen collagen synthesis in the skin with the active ingredient concentrate ampoules Collagen Boost.
