Collagen is a structural protein and one of the basic building blocks of life. It occurs as a fiber and is one of the most important scleroproteins of connective tissue. Collagen is the main structural element of the skin and, therefore, primarily responsible for its characteristic properties. One collagen unit comprises three peptide chains with a relative molecular mass of about 95,000 each, twisted together as a helix. These triple-helical peptide chains are synthesized in the fibroblasts, after which they are released to the extracellular space, where they aggregate to fibrils, fibers, and finally to plane flexible structures.
Collagen is subject to a continuous aging process in the skin. With age, collagen fibers become increasingly cross-linked. It becomes tougher and increasingly loses its capacity to bind large quantities of water, which is essential for the skin's turgor. Consequently, the skin looks flabby and older.
From its application in medicine, soluble collagen accelerates the healing of skin wounds and the spontaneous re-epithelization of the skin. Therefore, it is logical to use it in cosmetic preparations. With its high water-binding potential, it also helps to promote skin hydration.
Collage has been used as an active ingredient in cosmetics for many years, mainly to reduce signs of skin aging. For this purpose, soluble collagen, a nature-identical active agent that corresponds to human skin collagen, is primarily used. It is obtained through a biotechnological process that guarantees that the active ingredient retains its original properties and is completely free of microorganisms, viruses, and bacteria. Collagen is essential for the structure and supporting function of the tissue; it ensures a firm and smooth skin appearance.Collagen serves multiple fundamental purposes in skincare: it provides the skin with the moisture it requires, increases its elasticity and firmness considerably, and stimulates its regenerative capacities—regardless of the condition of the skin and the chosen care objectives.
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What is Collagen?
Collagen is a structural protein that is the most widely distributed in the human body (with over 30% of the total weight of all proteins). It is an essential organic component of connective tissue, which plays an essential role as a supporting structure.
Collagen fibers have enormous tensile strength and are responsible for elasticity, firmness, and the proper moisture content of the skin, and the constant reconstruction of its cells. Unfortunately, the ability to regenerate slowly decreases during the aging process and the human organism loses collagen, which naturally changes the skin's appearance.
The decrease in collagen concentration leads to a loss of firmness and moisture, which contributes significantly to the formation of wrinkles.
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