With aging, the production of collagen is gradually but inevitably reduced and that is why wrinkles appear.
The first thing we should know is that collagen is a protein with a fundamental mission: to keep the structures of our body together. In fact, approximately 7% of our body mass is collagen. Bones, muscles, tendons, and, of course, our skin, are held together thanks to collagen. With its help, the structures of our organism are formed. But, in addition, it has another virtue: not only does it give us elasticity and firmness, but it is also key when it comes to maintaining the optimal level of hydration.
If we focus on the skin, it allies with elastin to confirm the structure that maintains its firmness. So far everything sounds good. Complications come with the passage of time. With aging, the production of collagen is reduced gradually but inevitably and that is why wrinkles appear, the feeling of tightness in the skin, and, therefore, the lack of flexibility.
ARE WE TALKING ABOUT ONLY ONE TYPE OF COLLAGEN?
Another thing that you are interested in knowing is that there is no single type of collagen. In fact, we can talk about more than 19, although we will only focus on a few.
- Type 1 collagen. More than 90% of the human body has this type of collagen, especially it is present in bones, cornea, tendons, or dermis. It is capable of forming chains that provide resistance and elasticity.
- Type 2 collagen. We find it in the cartilage and in the eyes.
- Type 3 Collagen. In muscles, veins, and skin, normally in the organs that contract and expand.
- Type 4 collagen. In which we are going to focus since it is found mainly in the skin and is responsible for giving it the necessary support.
As we mentioned, it is key when it comes to maintaining its structure and makes the difference between healthy skin or hair or malnourished and devitalized hair. And that is why it is so important to make up for deficiencies when their production begins to decline naturally.
WHAT CAN WE DO TO KEEP THEIR LEVELS HIGH?
1. You can fill its gaps with hydrolyzed collagen, something that we can find in powder, pills, or drinks. And it can be of animal or marine origin.
2. There are also foods that help us, such as oily fish or jellies.
3. If you’re wondering what’s the best age to start, your 30s is key. It is the moment in which our body reduces its production – eye, which in the case of men, is delayed at least 10 years because the density of collagen in their skin is higher.
4. It not only benefits our skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and improving its density. It also helps us prevent flaccidity at the body level.
5. Mejor si incorpora antioxidantes ya que nos ayuda a multiplicar sus efectos, a prevenir el estrés oxidativo en la piel, mejorando la elasticidad y los niveles de hidratación. Y es más que recomendable como complemento de los tratamientos en cabina y de nuestras rutinas beauty habituales. Contamos con varios protocolos en los centros de belleza Carmen Navarro a la hora de mejorar los niveles de colágeno en la piel.
Among them is ENDYMED PRO, THE 3D RADIOFREQUENCY, a third-generation radiofrequency that works in 3 depths with faster and more lasting results. What does? The intensified head contains gold microneedles that penetrate the skin, more effectively generating collagen and elastin and maintaining rejuvenation for longer. The result is visible from the first session. Firms, lifts, redensifies and improves tissue. Between 4 and 6 maximum sessions are recommended, once a month.
