What is collagen?

Collagen is a structural protein found in large quantities in our bodies (in skin, cartilage, tendons, etc.). It is the most abundant protein in the human body and one of the most important. Collagen provides great elasticity and allows tissues to be resistant. It also ensures cohesion between tissues and organs and participates in tissue regeneration. Without collagen, the body would have no strength. It contributes to the preservation of the skin against the signs of aging, to joint health, to the healing and recovery of wounds...

Collagen and skin aging

We know that as we grow older, the body's collagen content decreases. This phenomenon leads to a loss of skin firmness and the appearance of wrinkles , but why?

With age, the number of fibroblasts present in the dermis decreases, leading to an alteration in the ratio between fibroblasts and other cells, which reduces the collagen level.

Fibroblasts: Dermal cells that structure and strengthen the skin. They produce various components such as collagen fibers and elastin.

When estrogen levels drop, collagen production also decreases. During menopause, the ovaries no longer produce as much estrogen as before, which directly impacts collagen levels and accelerates aging and dryness of the skin. As a result, women may notice significant changes in their skin.

A vitamin C deficiency can also explain a decrease in collagen production. This vitamin is particularly important because it promotes collagen synthesis.

It is also observed that exposure to UV rays, tobacco, stress and an unbalanced diet or excess sugar contribute to the degradation of collagen production and therefore to the aging of the skin.

Collagen cure

It won't be possible to maintain a stable level of collagen for your entire life, but you can combat collagen loss and slow its decline, as well as the repercussions it can have on your skin. It is possible to provide your body with collagen through a beauty routine that includes collagen-based products . However, the skin has a harder time absorbing collagen molecules. This is why it is recommended to drink collagen for better absorption by the body than through the skin directly. You can therefore supply your body with collagen through certain foods or by taking dietary supplements. This collagen cure is beneficial for bringing firmness and elasticity to the skin.

Foods rich in collagen

Certain foods are particularly rich in collagen and can provide your body with sufficient collagen content to fight skin aging. For example, you can consume:

• Meat: chicken, veal, beef, pork, as well as offal (snout, legs, etc.) which contain a high collagen content
• Fish and seafood: some fish contain little collagen, but promote its formation, such as salmon, for example, which is rich in zinc, fatty acids and trace elements that activate the proteins necessary for collagen synthesis.
• Eggs
• Green vegetables: asparagus, green beans, broccoli, endives, spinach, etc. which are antioxidants and prevent the degradation of cells and collagen

Collagen food supplements

Dietary supplements help complement a balanced and varied diet. They do not replace your regular diet, but provide additional nutrients and active ingredients. Dietary supplements have both nutritional and physiological effects.

We have formulated dietary supplements including collagen to improve skin elasticity. Cacao Glow is a drinkable collagen dietary supplement with cocoa . This complex combines organic cocoa, marine collagen and guarana. Cacao Glow improves hydration, gives energy and stimulates the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid. Cacao is a real source of magnesium, anti-stress and anti-fatigue which will protect the skin from aging. Collagen is present in this formula in the form of type I collagen peptides. Collagen peptides are small fragments that the body absorbs more easily. They reach their area of ​​action more quickly in the body.

Matcha Glow is also a collagen supplement to drink with matcha . Its composition based on marine collagen and organic matcha green tea powder stimulates the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid. Moreover, matcha, in addition to tasting good, is rich in antioxidants to relieve and soothe skin tightness and redness.