Collagen: its benefits for the skin and how to stimulate it!

Discover the benefits of collagen on facial skin and how to stimulate its production with very simple habits to adopt and with the help of PRP facial treatment from SSSkin .

Collagen is one of the essential elements for maintaining skin's youthfulness and elasticity over the long term. But as the years pass, the body produces less and less of this protein, which can degrade skin quality and accelerate its aging.

To maintain youthful, firm, and smooth skin, we reveal the miraculous benefits of collagen, how to fill its deficiency and stimulate its production for skin that radiates glow and health.

But first, what is collagen?

Collagen, also known as the youth protein, is a structural protein made up of amino acids. It is a major protein in the human body, as it alone represents 30% of all proteins produced by the body. It is the main component of our skin and its effects extend throughout the body, providing resistance, elasticity and regeneration of epidermal tissues and organs.

There are different types of collagen, each with a variety of compositions and properties. But what type of collagen is naturally present in the skin? We'll find out later in this article.

Benefits of collagen on the skin

• Fight dehydration. Collagen helps retain moisture in the skin, promoting better hydration.
• Counteract the signs of aging (wrinkles and fine lines). Thanks to its hydrating and regenerating power, collagen prevents and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face and chest, making them smoother and less wrinkled.
• Combat sagging skin. Collagen, in combination with elastin, another essential protein in the epidermis, preserves the skin's elasticity, suppleness, and firmness, and maintains its bounce.
• Strengthens the skin's protective barrier. Collagen protects the skin from external aggressions such as the sun, cold, and pollution.
• Anti-radical and antioxidant action Collagen strengthens the structure of the skin and protects it from the effects of free radicals, the main cause of premature skin aging.
• Accelerates healing. By stimulating the production of new skin cells, collagen helps heal pimples and scars.

What are the different types of collagen found in the skin?

Scientific reports claim that there are 28 types of collagen, each with different compositions, structures and functions.

Two types of collagen are distinguished by their high concentration in the body and in the skin: type I collagen and type III collagen.

Type I collagen

With a concentration of nearly 90%, type I collagen is present in the skin as well as other connective tissues such as tendons and bones. Its role? It provides the skin with structural support, high tone, and strength. This type of collagen is used in cosmetic products such as anti-aging creams and serums and dietary supplements such as collagen capsules to maintain skin, hair, and nails.

Type III collagen

Type III provides flexibility and elasticity to the skin. Like type 1, it is used in cosmetics and dietary supplements.

When do we lose collagen?

Over time, your body experiences a decline in collagen production – about 1% each year from the age of 25, and from the age of 40, collagen loss accelerates massively, reaching up to 30% after the age of 70.

The older we get, the more difficult it is for our bodies to synthesize and maintain collagen.

And this decline is not without consequences: the epidermis becomes fragile, withers and reveals the first signs of aging, an irregular skin texture, sagging of the skin and a loss of elasticity.

What are other causes of decreased collagen in the skin?

In addition to age, other factors contribute to this decline in collagen in the body, including:

• Excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays damages collagen fibers,
• poor eating habits can slow down collagen production,
• an unbalanced lifestyle, including excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, insomnia,
• Oxidative stress causes the progressive destruction of collagen, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and dryness,
• Hormonal changes, especially during menopause. Women during this period experience a breakdown of estrogen, which also affects the maintenance of collagen.

How to stimulate collagen production in the skin?

Diet rich in collagen

Collagen occurs naturally in various foods that promote its production in the body. A diet rich in sulfur, vitamins A, C, E as well as zinc and amino acids promotes the synthesis and stimulation of collagen fibers, which helps regenerate the skin and slow down the effects of aging.

Here are some of the foods richest in collagen that you can incorporate into your diet:

• marrow bones, dairy products, red fruits, kiwi, avocado, rich in antioxidants and vitamin E
• salmon, garlic, eggs, sprouted seeds, oilseeds, rich in good fats
• legumes and green vegetables, excellent sources of protein, fiber and minerals

Food supplements

To address collagen deficiencies, you can use collagen and vitamin supplements to provide significant benefits to your skin. You can take supplements based on:

• of vitamin C to boost collagen in the body.
• of vitamin A to maintain skin elasticity.
• of vitamin E, rich in antioxidants to slow down the signs of aging.
• zinc to combat oxidative stress and thus aging.

But what is the best collagen for skin?

Collagen-based cures can be of marine or bovine origin.

Marine collagen

Extracted from the skin or cartilage of fish and shrimp. It is usually composed of type 1 collagen, which is known for its benefits for the skin, in addition to its high concentration of antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin C, and zinc. It has a low molecular weight and is therefore efficiently absorbed by the body, allowing the skin to obtain the maximum benefits and its effects to be longer-lasting.

Marine collagen is used to reduce wrinkles, increase suppleness and hydration, and prevent premature aging of the skin by protecting it from oxidative stress.

Bovine collagen

Rich in amino acids, bovine collagen is a natural protein extracted from connective tissues, including the skin, bones and tendons of cattle (cows, beef, etc.).

Its strong point: It helps the body produce its own type I collagen.

Its weak point: It is difficult to absorb by the body, so its effects are less effective and long-lasting than marine collagen. But it shares the same benefits as the latter, that is, plumps, smooths and delays aging.

Collagen-based cosmetic products for the skin

Collagen, when used in cosmetic form, works primarily on the surface of the skin, giving it a more even appearance and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Collagen-based treatments can be divided into:

• anti-aging serum: a collagen serum with a more fluid texture, which allows it to penetrate easily into the skin and act deeply. It helps to plump the skin and smooth wrinkles,
• collagen face cream: a cream based on collagen, peptides and vitamin C can be used as a day or night cream,
• collagen ampoule: Used as a treatment, collagen ampoules with peptides and vitamin C are said to be more powerful. Hyper fluid and easy to penetrate the skin just like a serum,

Stimulate collagen in the skin with PRP Facial treatment from SSSKIN

THE PRP Face Or Vampire Lift is an exceptional treatment containing growth factors that help to naturally restart collagen and elastin production and cell regeneration.

PRP facial repairs tissue damaged by the effects of UV rays and free radicals, which are the main triggers of premature skin aging. But thanks to its regenerative action and to its ability to boost the formation of new collagen fibers , the skin regains a remarkable boost of youth and freshness.

Find out how facial PRP fights wrinkles.

Platelet-rich plasma is derived from your own blood and therefore has no risk of side effects!

Why do it at home? SSSkin ? We offer the best PRP technology on the market, ULTIM® technology, equipped with an electronic control system that guarantees increased precision during plasma injections into the skin. It allows the correct dose of PRP to be injected at the correct depth, painlessly.

For a PRP facial treatment at At SSSkin , you can count on the expertise of our qualified therapists. Book your first free consultation.