How does collagen work?

Everyone has heard of collagen being an anti-ageing ingredient for the skin. But what does collagen actually do for our skin? Our experts explain!

What is collagen and why is it important for our skin?

Collagen is the most common protein found in the body. As an important component of the skin, collagen is only found in animals and humans. Collagen is the main component of the supportive and connective tissue, and ensures that our skin is taut and firm.

However, as we age, the body loses its ability to produce collagen. At the same time, external factors such as UV light, smoke, stress, or the build-up of free radicals, promote the destruction of the collagen. As a consequence: The skin loses its elasticity and wrinkles become significantly more visible.

How does applying collagen to the skin externally help?

• Applied collagen alone cannot stimulate the formation of new collagen, but it can prevent the skin from ageing and improve the condition of the skin
• Collagen provides moisture, which makes the skin look smoother and more supple
• If a skincare product contains collagen and collagen peptides (e.g. our Collagen Face Mask), these signal molecules, which occur naturally in the skin, can communicate with skin cells. This stimulates the cells to produce new collagen. This makes the skin smoother and firmer. This prevents wrinkles from forming in the long-term

What should you look out for when choosing a collagen product?

For the externally applied collagen to be able to communicate with the skin cells at all, it must have a certain protein structure. Scientists call this the native protein form. Because the collagen of animals and humans differ slightly, the following applies: The more similar the animal collagen is to human collagen, the more compatible and effective it is for the skin.

What should you look out for when choosing a collagen product? How do we use this knowledge to create our products?

The collagen products by reveel by MedSkin Solutions

• Contain both collagen and collagen peptides*
• Are proven to show the native protein form
• Are 97% similar to human collagen

*(except the Collagen Serum Spray)