"Health and beauty from within"

True beauty comes from within. This can now be taken literally. Currently, collagen is one of the most popular supplements on the market. Somehow logical, after all, our appearance says a lot about who we are, what we do, our lifestyle, nutrition, etc. Beautiful skin and hair need a healthy base and a good foundation.

Our skin is made up of different layers that are closely connected to each other. The outermost layer, the epidermis, protects us from UV rays, infections, and chemicals. Below this layer of skin is the dermis. The dermis protects the body from stress and tension. It is a thick layer of connective tissue made of collagen and forms the skin's structural foundation. The collagen fibers provide structural and mechanical support. For example, the collagen fibers provide structural support to elastin, which provides elasticity to the skin, and hyaluronic acid, which retains water and thus influences the hydration level of the skin.

Aging takes place here before it becomes visible visually. Our hair consists of about 65-95% of proteins. With age, these can weaken, making them more brittle and less shiny.

Figure 1: Younger skin versus aging skin

From age 25, collagen production in our body decreases, and the quality slowly deteriorates. This leads to:

• Decreased skin hydration
• Reduced skin elasticity and firmness
• Skin aging
• Weakened hair

Why would you take collagen?

Beauty from within

Beautiful skin and hair need a healthy base and a good foundation. In the past, collagen was mainly used in cosmetics in creams. However, recent studies indicate that positive effects are significantly greater when collagen is taken orally.

Fewer wrinkles

As mentioned earlier, the quality and production of collagen decrease from the age of 25. Collagen ensures the cohesion, firmness, and elasticity of the skin. Less collagen means more wrinkles. To counteract the aging process, you can boost your collagen supply.

Better skin hydration

Studies show that taking a collagen supplement can significantly improve skin hydration after three months. The collagen fibers provide structural support to elastin, which provides elasticity to the skin, and hyaluronic acid, which retains water. Consequently, one can observe a positive effect on the skin's hydration level.

Less hair loss and stronger nails

More and more men and women suffer from hair loss, thinning hair, or weaker nails from a certain age. Our hair consists of about 65-95% protein. A daily intake of collagen can support the health of our hair and nails.