Collagen is a form of protein found in animals and humans. It makes up our skins, connective tissues such as cartilage and bones, ligaments and tendons. Collagen is made of inelastic white fibers with high tensile strength. It has high percentage of amino acids and its molecular arrangement is a triple helix, where amino acids form a wavy band, a coiled chain with periodic, repeating arrangement. According to experts, the high volume molecular structure of collagen is good for moisture retention.
Young looking and healthy skins are mainly contributed by high level of collagen which makes up seventy five percent of our skin. When collagen level in our skin decreased, this will lead to early skin wrinkles and prematurely aged skin.
The causes of degradation of collagen levels in our skin are mainly contributed by the UVA and UVB radiation from the sun and free radicals damage such as air pollution.
In order to suppliment the lack of collagen in our skin, Skin care products manufacturers has introduced gels and creams with collagen additives which promote delayed skin aging and heal skin wrinkles.
The most popular product of synthesized collagens are injectables which are widely used by cosmetic surgeons in treating minor imperfections in facial skin, including wrinkles, creases, acne scars, crow’s feet and scars. It is also used in lips alterations to achieve fuller, smoother and shapely lips. There are two types of collagen fillers used as injectables, bovine or cow based and human based. Bovine is known to cause allergic reactions so it is important to have a test first before treatment.
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