Skin Care

What is Collagen?

Collagen makes up for almost 30% of protein in the body. It is strong build up within the body found in bones, tendons and ligaments. Collagen is usually found in the flesh and tissue in animals. It helps with firmness and skin cell renewal and is vital for skin elasticity. One of the most predominant proteins is collagen. Collagen is the main element of connective tissue making up on average 30% of the whole body protein content.

So what does collagen do?

-Collagen helps to give strength to the body and protects the skin.

-With age the collagen in your skin slows down and the cell structure weakens. It is more prone to damage as the skin gets thinner and sags.

-Collagen is full of amino acids such as glycine and proline.

The main benefits of Collagen

-          Hair and Skin. As we get older the collagen in our skin and hair declines. You will notice some physical changes as mentioned before.

-          Joints. Collagen helps if you have joint pain and has even been linked to treating osteoarthritis and other joint disorders.

-          Metabolism and energy. Collagen also helps with muscle development.

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