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Over on our Instagram channel, we've been having fascinating chats with skincare experts on a range of intriguing topics! This week our Brand Director, Custodio D'Avo sat down with Abigail James to talk all about collagen in skincare to answer the question: does it really work?
Collagen is an amazing skincare ingredient, but it's important to understand its limitations and how to best harness the skin-like ingredient in products.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. The first 'half-life' of collagen gives strength and connection to our tissues (skin, organs, etc). The second 'life' of collagen is the signaling of repair and regeneration. As collagen breaks down into smaller and smaller parts (peptides and amino acids), the role of the broken pieces in the skin is to 'tell' deeper layers of the skin to produce more collagen.
The breaking down doesn’t mean collagen doesn’t serve a purpose, everything is used and transformed and becomes a precursor for something else. This is the lead we should take to understand collagen in skincare.- Custodio D'Avo
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As Custodio mentioned, topical collagen will not be absorbed by the dermis, but it will be absorbed by the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. As a protein in our connective tissues, collagen will always be a great superficial water capturer, which replenishes the skin and reduces the appearance of lines.
Effective collagen is always derived from animal sources. Soluble collagen (bovine, marine collagen) is a by-product of the food industry which means at Swissline, no animal has been killed for the purpose of obtaining the ingredient.
From 25 years old on, your collagen metabolism starts changing and your lifestyle can aggravate things and can break down collagen faster. Here are things to keep in mind:
*Sun exposure UVA is the rocket that penetrates and ruins collagen. SPF is a non-negotiable for protecting your collagen!
*Sugar in our diets isn't doing our skin any factors! Sugar in processed foods attaches to proteins so the more sugar you have in your diet the faster the breakdown of collagen.
*To boost your own collagen synthesis, retinol is a fantastic skincare option! As a small molecule, retinol penetrates deep into the skin and triggers collagen production.
If you’re curious about taking collagen supplements, hydrolyzed collagen peptides are the preferred choice. These peptides can cross the digestive tract more easily and in turn, help signal repair. Don't just grab any collagen supplements you can find though; the quality of the protein source is important. We recommend finding grass-fed pasture-raised bovine protein sources.
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LIFT - HYDRATE - REDUCE WRINKLES Award-winning collagen face cream that will lift, revitalize and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles as it makes the skin silky-soft. Give your skin the precious best! This inspired formula combines marine collagen, plant-based mimetic growth-factors and proteins from silk to boost the synthesis of collagen and...
ANTI-WRINKLE – ANTI DARK-CIRCLES - ANTI-STRESS A silky-nectar fortified with collagen, hyaluronic acid and targeted anti-dark circles actives to recreate a perfect eye zone. The use of this serum completes the anti-aging action of any eye cream as it brings results to virtual ageless perfection. The eye serum’s formula offers three different paths to...
ANTI-WRINKLE - INTENSE MOISTURE - RESILIENCEThis silky-nectar, anti-wrinkle serum fortified with a triple collagen complex and hyaluronic acid provides a visible line-filling effect by infusing dry skin with intense moisture and lasting resilience. It offers three different paths to collagen refurbishment by increasing the skin's own collagen production...
ANTI-WRINKLE – FIRM - BRIGHTEN An advanced 6-ampoule program that activates mature skin's own cycles of self-repair during periods of stress and fatigue. The ultimate luxury: fast, visible results! Comprised of 3 morning and 3 night ampoules, The Swiss Cure addresses the circadian rhythm and the role of melatonin as a new and exciting path in fighting...
ILLUMINATING – ANTI-FATIGUE – TONING - 100% VEGAN An award-winning booster that illuminates and tones the skin, while reversing photo ageing. A flash of positive energy and freshness! The key ingredient, Stay-C® 50, registered as a quasi-drug in Japan, has been clinically shown to reverse the signs of aging and brighten the skin. Awards:Winner of...
ANTI-WRINKLE – REVITALIZATION - 100% VEGAN A concentrated anti-wrinkle booster that stimulates cellular rejuvenation for skin in need of revitalization. A perfect well-aging addition to your PM skincare routine! Our formulation combines encapsulated retinol (smart delivery) and different forms of next-generation retinoids that reduce wrinkles, restore...
PLUMP – HYDRATE - ENERGIZE - 100% VEGAN A concentrated hyaluronic acid booster that plumps and intensively hydrates dry, dehydrated skin while reducing wrinkles and restoring radiance. A real powerhouse, it is fortified with hyaluronic acid (1.5%), a renowned moisturizing agent; Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), which helps repair the barrier function...
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