2023-08-13 07:54:00
Collagen is becoming a hyped ingredient in anti-aging skin care, but can collagen really do anything to fight wrinkles, tighten skin or prevent skin aging? We took a closer look at the beauty trend and revealed what is behind the miracle protein and what it can really do.
What is collagen?
Collagen is not an additive in cosmetic products or a dietary supplement, but primarily a protein in our body. And even the most common protein, because 30 percent of our proteins are collagen proteins. Different forms of the structural protein collagen not only give the skin its strength, but also bones, cartilage and connective tissue. Collagen plays a key role in the structure of the skin and, together with ceramides, the natural moisturizing factors “NMF” for short, and hyaluronic acid, forms the basis of the skin.
The structural protein collagen stretches over the skin like a framework and gives it firmness. However, the older we get, the more the collagen effect and collagen production decrease, so that the structure becomes less stable, the connective tissue slacks and wrinkles form. Free radicals, for example from cigarette smoke or alcohol, also attack the collagen structure and promote skin aging.
Not only the skin, but also organs such as the lungs and heart, blood vessels, cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments and joints are held together by collagen. There are different types of collagen that differ in their structure and are each responsible for different biological functions. Type I, II, III and V collagen supports the skin, skeletal muscle, bones, tendons, cartilage and connective tissue. There are a total of 28 different types of collagen, and ten other proteins have collagen-like structures. Thanks to the versatility of the protein, collagen is not only important for our skin, but also for the maintenance of joints, ligaments and cartilage. It therefore plays an important role in athletes, but also in older people who suffer from muscle breakdown.
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Does collagen help fight wrinkles?
When it comes to tight skin and firm facial features, the word collagen usually comes up directly. Because collagen creams are supposed to reduce wrinkles, tighten the tissue and dietary supplements with collagen are supposed to give ligaments, tendons, cartilage and bones elasticity and strength. Does collagen really work against wrinkles and how does it work? Do collagen powders, capsules & Co. help against premature skin aging? We have put together all the information about the anti-aging booster for you.
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Collagen for the skin: what can collagen creams do?
Collagen in cosmetic products has moisturizing and moisture-binding effects, but does not work like endogenous collagen and does not stimulate collagen production. The collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the top layer of skin and reach the connective tissue where the body’s own collagen is located. However, it can moisturize dry skin, which makes the skin plump, disappears dents and the collagen cream has a smoothing effect, at least temporarily. Incidentally, cosmetic products that contain antioxidants such as vitamin C and retinol in addition to collagen are particularly well suited to protect the skin from free radicals and promote the formation of new skin cells.
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Collagen as a dietary supplement
Dietary supplements in the form of collagen capsules, tablets, powder or drinking ampoules are flooding the market, but they are not really promising. So that the collagen can be better absorbed by the body, hydrolyzed collagen is used, which has been made water-soluble through a specific process. It is usually derived from animals, such as chicken bones, fish skin, or beef and pork products; synthetic collagen is used less often. Although the preparations are broken down into the required components in the stomach or intestines, it has not yet been possible to prove that complex collagens are actually produced from them, placed in the right places and that success is visible. Unfortunately, it is not the case that the collagens go straight from the stomach into the skin and iron out the wrinkles there. With a healthy lifestyle that boosts your body’s collagen production, you’ll likely see significantly better results.
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These foods support collagen formation
For the formation of collagen you need foods with certain amino acids or antioxidants. The amino acids proline, hydroproxyline and glycine are mainly responsible for collagen production, while antioxidants ensure that free radicals are rendered harmless and thus support the formation of collagen. Therefore, include plenty of soy, peas, lentils, beef, salmon, oatmeal, nuts, eggs and fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet to provide you with all the important amino acids and antioxidants. If you are unable to get enough of these important components, dietary supplements can be an alternative. By taking antioxidants such as vitamin C or amino acids, you can boost the body’s own collagen production.
However, make sure that you do not counteract collagen production with your lifestyle: smoking, little sleep, stress and alcohol strain the skin and lead to the increased formation of free radicals. On the other hand, with enough sleep, a healthy diet and lifestyle, and daily exercise in the fresh air, you create a good basis for collagen production for your body.
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Collagen: what are the side effects?
Collagen side effects are primarily related to oral ingestion of collagen. But even when using collagen in creams or serums on the skin, as with any other care product, skin irritation can occur, sensitive skin can react with redness, pimples or itching. Allergic reactions can occur when taking collagen products, especially if the collagen was made from fish skins and if you are allergic to fish. If the product also contains nicotinamide, facial redness and hot flashes can occur
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Is there vegan collagen?
Collagen is a protein of the human or animal body and does not occur in the plant world – so it cannot be included in the list of vegan cosmetics. A type of collagen produced by microorganisms is new and rarely found in cosmetics. Corn, soy or wheat, for example, serve as the basis for a vegan collagen alternative. Plant products, which have a positive influence on the body’s own collagen formation, are often referred to as vegan collagen. It is used in cosmetic products, but also in collagen capsules, tablets or powder for oral use.
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