4 Myths about collagen debunked

The top 4 common myths about collagen debunked

MF editorial team

07 Sep 2015

updated the 14 October 2015 à 17:47

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“Collagen creams can penetrate the dermis layers”
Noting that collagen molecules are fairly large, it's almost close to unlikely that collagen creams when applied topically on the surface of the skin will penetrate deep into the dermis layers. While partially hydrolyzed collagen or transdermal technologies are available, the effectiveness of that permeability remains largely on the surface.
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“Eating collagen gives you radiant skin”
While collagen-enriched or fortified products are not necessarily ineffective, most of the time, your body would break down the molecule to use it as food instead of firming up the skin or restoring elasticity.
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“Marine collagen is more effective than animal collagen”
Marine collagen when referring to collagen obtained from cold water fish is absorbed more efficiently into the body instead of bovine collagen for instance. However, when marine collagen is referred to algae obtained collagen then the effectiveness is not necessarily better.
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“You cannot restore your body’s own collagen”
Your body does not stop producing collagen, only the level of production is reduced and that level can't be increased by topical application of collagen creams. Instead, the production needs to be stimulated by active ingredients.

“Collagen creams can penetrate the dermis layers”

Should you be eating collagen or injecting it? None. Here are all the common statements about collagen you should eradicate from your knowledge.

In your quest to attain smooth, radiant and youthful looking skin, you would have heard many people wax lyrical about the many benefits of collagen, in part due to the onslaught of ‘collagen-infused’ beauty products or ‘collagen-enriched’ drinks and food readily available now.

However before you jump on the bandwagon and load up on the collagen to seemingly restore elasticity in your skin and maintain youthfulness, let’s just say there’s limited effectiveness to them all, if any at all.

First off, collagen is the largest protein in your body that essentially ‘holds’ your body together and provides structure. As you grow older your skin’s elastin and collagen level will decrease faster than your body will be able to rebuild it, leading to the often worrisome signs of wrinkles and sagging skin.

To restore the level of collagen though, it’s not as simple as applying collagen creams. With the creams, because the collagen molecules are fairly large, they will not be effectively absorbed or be able to reach the deeper layers of the dermis. Instead, the body’s collagen production should be stimulated by active ingredients in order to increase the level of collagen and regain elasticity.

Thermage for tighter skin

So if you’re looking for a far more effective solution, then Thermage would be a viable option. Using patented radiofrequency technology, it safely heats the deeper layers of your skin to stimulate existing collagen for the production of new collagen for younger looking skin. With results immediately visible, the process will have you boasting tighter and smoother skin with redefined contours along the jaw line and under the chin.

Now instead of taking in everything about collagen at face value, we’ve highlighted the top most common collagen myths that you should definitely stop believing.

This post was sponsored by Asia Healthcare Associates.

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Beauty

It is really informative article..

I am a great fan of Thermage and hence thanks to my dr who has convinced me and did it last year August!
I will be the 2nd Thermage treatment next week and is looking forward to it!

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The top 4 common myths about collagen debunked

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