Collagen is found in every tissue of our body. You could say it’s what keeps everything together! thus why it’s called connective tissue! We’re going to dive into the collagen that is in our skin.
Imagine a mattress, collagen is like the main fiber in the mattress that gives it it’s firmness and bounce. This layer in our skin where the collagen is located is called the dermis. The top outer layer of the mattress would be equivalent to our epidermis. Collagen fibers make up about 70% of our dermis so if that collagen is damaged or destroyed, that mattress isn’t so bouncy and plump anymore.
Why is collagen such a big deal? It’s the structure guru, giving your skin that firmness and bounce. Plus, it’s the hydration wizard, holding onto water. Collagen even plays a significant role in healing and repair in case your skin suffers a trauma.
We lose collagen naturally as we age but external factors like UV rays, smoking, pollution, and stress also steal our precious collagen fibers. But the good news is, with some changes in lifestyle, active ingredients in skin care products that protect and promote collagen production, the skin can maintain its healthy, firm appearance.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!!! You don’t have to wait until you see things going south. Wear SPF every day, incorporate vitamin c and retinoids into your daily routine. Exciting new peptides will also protect and promote collagen fibers. Even starting a new hobby to reduce stress has a long-term payoff!
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