In brief, collagen is a protein, but it’s not just any kind of protein. It also happens to be the one that’s found in the most abundance in your body.
Collagen is in your skin, bones, connective tissue (like your joints, cartilage, and tendons), and even in your muscles. In fact, nearly ⅓ of your body’s total protein content is made of collagen, and it also provides three-quarters of the total dry weight of your skin.
There are 2 types of collagen:
☝🏼. Endogenous collagen, or the stuff that naturally occurs in your body. It’s used for a variety of functions, like keeping your body and skin healthy and flexible.
✌🏽. Exogenous collagen. That’s the collagen that your body doesn’t produce, and it comes from outside sources, such as supplements. Its job is to keep your skin firm and supple!
As we age, our bodies start to produce less and less endogenous collagen. This means you may start to notice little fine lines cropping up around your eyes or next to your lips. This is when we should start to reach for the exogenous collagen to give us a lil’ boost!
And boost us it does! 😉
*enter CELLRENEW & BOUNCEBACK serums*
Collagen serums are actually pretty amazing if we do say so ourselves. 😏
From adding much-needed hydration back into your dermis to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, collagen peptides are uh-mazing for your skin’s health. By restoring your skin’s hydration levels, reinforcing its lipid barrier, healing it from within, and even treating its textural issues, you can finally achieve the flawless skin you desire! 💕