by Ellen SaxeMy expertise in the beauty profession spans over 20 years as a certified educator, stylist, manager and business owner. I have been educated and have extensive knowledge in skincare educating how to use natural ingredients and incorporating other natural methods, like meditation and more, to help relieve stress and reduce aging. I am on the panel of allexperts in my related profession and have recently ventured into the writing arena.
Collagen is an essential ingredient for anti aging. After all, it is mentioned in every anti aging article we read. But what is collagen? I decided to look up collagen in the dictionary and here is the definition of collagen: fibrous proteins found in bone, cartilage, skin, and other connective tissue. To understand just what part collagen plays in the antiaging skin care cycle we have to delve into what makes her so important. Collagen is the main supporting substance that's produced in the dermis or inner skin. Collagen formation and breakdown takes place inside that inner skin lying beneath the thin outer skin called the epidermis. In younger people the collagen is firm and abundant. Unfortunately as we grow older, the collagen structure begins to fall away creating wrinkles, deeper creases, that horrible sagging neck, and those baggy areas around the eyes. Increasing collagen loss also causes the elderly to bruise more easily and to be subject to skin tears.
Is there a way to minimize the negative effects the breakdown of collagen has on our skin? Yes, thank goodness! But, what should we look for in an anti aging product? First, be very cautious and read the fine print on the labels staying away from any potential harmful preservatives. There have been research and studies that have tested lotions containing retinol, a form of Vitamin A, and found it reduced wrinkles and skin roughness by promoting new collagen.
Botanical or natural skin care products are created from plant extracts. One natural ingredient to look for is Keratin. It might read, Cynergy Tk, which is a patented form of keratin and has been tested and shown to stimulate collagen growth, regenerate elastin and increase production of new skin cells.
Read the labels, research products and talk to professionals and experts in skin care . Begin today to stop collagen loss; it is never too early and certainly never too late.