Collagen plays an important role when it comes to skin aging. For some time now, beauty experts have considered collagen banking an absolute game changer. We here provide background information on the popular anti-aging trend and explain why collagen banking makes sense especially in younger years to prevent premature skin aging.
Collagen keeps our skin firm and moisturized
Collagen is our body's most abundant protein. Not only is it the main component of our connective and supporting tissue, but it also ensures firm and taut skin. It is also able to bind moisture and release it into the skin, making it appear smoother and more supple.
Our body begins to break down collagen from around age 25—at a rate of around 1 to 1.5 percent per year. As a result, the skin's elasticity gradually decreases. The first wrinkles appear and the skin can look pallid. It therefore makes sense to start collagen banking in your mid-20s. You can keep your skin plump and firm over the years—and prevent skin aging.
Collagen banking—a good investment in your skin
The aim of collagen banking is to stimulate your body's own production through certain skincare routines and a balanced diet so that your skin builds up a kind of collagen store.
This means that the natural and age-related breakdown of collagen has less of an impact on your skin's appearance. Think of collagen banking as an investment in your skin: The earlier you start, the better. But even if you're already older, it's worth helping your skin to produce as much collagen as possible—and thus positively influence your skin's condition and overall appearance. And the best thing about collagen banking? It's easy to integrate into your daily routine with specific skincare routines that stimulate collagen synthesis.
How easy it is to support your skin in collagen formation
It doesn't take much effort to build up a good collagen depot in your skin. All you need to do is incorporate skincare products with ingredients that stimulate and support
collagen synthesis into your routine. Some of them stimulate collagen synthesis, while others contain native collagen. This will fill your collagen depot from year to year–and help your skin to remain firm and plump despite increasing age.
Below, you will find an overview of reveel by MedSkin Solutions products that support your skin's collagen synthesis. Some are made of ingredients that stimulate collagen synthesis, while others contain native collagen.
The special thing about native collagen, as contained in the reveel by MedSkin Solutions products, is its unique triple-helix structure, which is 97% similar to the human collagen structure. This makes it easy for your body to recognize—like a perfect lock-and-key fit.
Products with native collagen
Collagen products come in various formulations. On the one hand, there are products that contain smaller peptides and thus stimulate the synthesis of new collagen. On the other hand, there are formulations containing only collagen molecules, which do not directly activate synthesis but contain the building material responsible for moisture balance in healthy skin. And moisturization is vital to allow the ingredients that promote collagen synthesis to penetrate the skin.
The following products with native collagen can support collagen banking:
Collagen Face Mask
It contains native collagen fibers and peptides that signal collagen synthesis. The hyaluronic acid forms (and can intensively bind) a net of moisture on the skin. Thus, the face mask can soothe and firm your skin—and also smooth out its fine lines. A dermatological study1 shows a 29% reduction in skin roughness of after 20 minutes and a 24% one after 120 minutes.
Collagen Eye Mask
Like the face mask, it contains native collagen fibers and peptides that support collagen synthesis. The native collagen fibers in the eye mask act as a delivery system and thus soothe the delicate eye area. The eye mask also contains hyaluronic acid, which enhances moisture storage in the skin and intensively binds moisture. A dermatological study2 confirms that skin hydration is increased by 46% after 20 minutes and skin roughness is reduced by 37%.
Collagen Serum Spray
It contains native collagen molecules that form a moisture net and release natural moisturizing factors. This infuses and deeply hydrates the skin, which is ideal to allow the ingredients that promote collagen synthesis to penetrate. According to a dermatological study3 the Collagen Serum Spray reduces skin roughness by 26%, increases skin hydration by 19%, and firms the skin by 25% after 4 weeks of use.
Products with ingredients that stimulate collagen synthesis
Resveratrol Concentrate
Resveratrol protects the production of collagen, inhibits pro-irritating enzymes, and neutralizes free radicals. Anti-aging matrikines stimulate collagen production. A dermatological evaluation4 found that when used once a day for 8 weeks, the product reduces wrinkle depth by 10% and boosts skin s moothness by 42% and skin firmness by 46%.
Vitamin C Concentrate (with 79% L-Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C plays an important role in collagen formation. Only with vitamin C can the various proteins be linked to form collagen, which gives the connective tissue the stability and strength it needs. Vitamin C can balance the enzymes involved in collagen synthesis, thereby increasing collagen synthesis. A dermatological evaluation5 confirms a 27% reduction in wrinkles and a 31% increase in skin elasticity. Skin roughness also sinks by 33%.
Good to know: Application tip
As both the Vitamin C Concentrate and the Resveratrol Concentrate contain high concentrations of active ingredients, you should never use both products at the same time. This could unnecessarily irritate your skin. You can still use both skincare products: Just apply the Vitamin C Concentrate in the morning and the Resveratrol Concentrate in the evening. This leaves a sufficient gap between the two products. The other option is using the Resveratrol Concentrate and the Vitamin C Concentrate on alternating days. Simply apply the Vitamin C Concentrate one evening and the Resveratrol Concentrate the next.
Sources:1 Dermatest GmbH, 2013, n=10
2 Dermatest GmbH Münster, i) 2013 ii) 2014, n = 10
3 Dermatest GmbH Münster, 2013, n = 20
4 University of Hamburg, 2017, n = 18
5 Dermatest GmbH Münster, 2012, n = 22 |
