Collagen for Keeping Your Skin Supple

Collagen is a protein composed of fibers, and it is secreted by connective tissue cells called fibroblasts. It constitutes between 25% and 30% of the total protein mass of the organism and 80% of all connective tissue. This protein is formed by amino acids such as glycine, proline, hydroxy-proline and arginine, it is important also the amount of zinc, copper and silicon. Collagen is found in all major structures of the body such as bones, tendons and ligaments, and it is part of the connective tissues and specifically gives firmness to the skin, so it is vital collagen in the skin elasticity.

Collagen is important to keep the youth of our skin. However, it loses gradually as we grow old. So how to maintain or stimulate the collagen will be a great big problem. Here are ways to go.

Orally

Hormones directly to be prescribed by the doctor, indicated shortcomings supply our own. Supplements that help the pituitary to secrete growth hormone, usually amino acid complexes, are important. Animal gelatin is one of the main sources of collagen, is also low in fat and calories, so it is very beneficial to ingest. And the vitamin C is quite important too.

Topically

In the skin we can act to activate and form new collagen or avoid the destruction. The best way to prevent their destruction topical level is applying sunscreen so to avoid exposure under the sun. And the skin around your eyes is vulnerable, so the crystal collagen eye mask will be great. Collagen topically in ampoules, masks, creams or hair, acts as a repairman, although the collagen to be a very large molecule cannot penetrate the dermal layer, it helps restore the surface layers, I advise especially to finish Treatments. Or there is pure collagen liquid for you to have a treatment at home.