The skin is the business card of our well-being and our beauty.
Not only that: the skin speaks about us and, for this reason, it is important to take care of it correctly, as the largest organ of the body, it is our first barrier towards the outside world, for this reason healthy skin is synonymous with strong skin. In recent years, women's consideration and approach to skincare have radically changed.
If, on the one hand, there has been a growing awareness that daily care and attention can guarantee, even as the years go by, fresher and more relaxed skin, on the other hand, consumers are, today, increasingly attentive and informed about the products to prefer for the care of their skin.
Whether they are organic, natural or naturally inspired products, whether they choose highly concentrated products or those focused on a specific scientific or dermatological component. The use of which, however, cannot ignore a healthy diet and correct hydration, which are the basis of optimal skincare.
In this context, nutricosmetics also play a fundamental role, that is, beauty food supplements, of which Europe represents 29% of the global market (according to data from the Nutribloom Consulting Nutricosmetics Report, 2019) and which are formulated to guarantee a boost even to the deepest dermal layers, revitalizing the skin.
How does Collagene Skin do it, the powdered food supplement, with strawberry and lemon flavor, which is the latest innovation in skincare signed by Herbalife Nutrition, the multinational nutrition company that, since 1980, has aimed to change people's lives for the better thanks to excellent products and specific nutritional solutions.
Collagene Skin can be used daily as part of your skin care beauty routine.
The Collagene Skin food supplement is a product based on Verisol P: a source of bioactive peptides of pure collagen, of natural origin of type I and III, whose ability to reduce eye wrinkles and improve skin elasticity has been scientifically proven and the first results are visible after just four weeks.
Let us remember that collagen is a protein present in the body, composed of amino acids such as glycine (about 33%), proline (12-14%), 4-hydroxyproline (<14%) and 4-hydroxylysine (1.5%) and able to intervene on various aspects of our body: in particular on skin, nails, hair, bones and joints. It is the fundamental structural protein for the various connective tissues and summarizes about a third of the total proteins of mammals. Its connective and protective function helps to keep tissues young and elastic. After a certain age, the collagen present in our body physiologically begins to decrease, also due to external factors, such as poor diet, exposure to UV rays, smoking and alcohol.
The Collagene Skin food supplement also has a high content of vitamins (A, C, E, Niacin and Biotin) and minerals (Zinc, Selenium, Copper and Iodine) to contribute to the well-being of skin, hair and nails: Biotin, Iodine, Vitamin A and Zinc, in fact, contribute to the maintenance of normal skin, and Biotin, Selenium and Zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. And Selenium and Zinc, finally, contribute to the maintenance of normal nails. It has also been shown that Verisol P reduces the visible signs of cellulite after 3 months of regular intake (at least 2.5 g per day).
Andrea Bertocco, Director of the Scientific Department for Europe and Africa of Herbalife Nutrition, explains how Collagene Skin can help reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity: Collagen is a very precious protein for the human body, as well as the most abundant in our body, where it is concentrated in particular in bones, tendons, cartilage, skin, membranes and blood vessels. Not only that: collagen is also one of the main components of connective tissue and helps maintain the firmness, tone and turgor of the skin, minimizing the presence of wrinkles. In our body there are at least 28 types of collagen, identified on the basis of the sequence of amino acids that constitute it, among which we can identify 5 main types. In particular, type I collagen represents 90% of the body's collagen and is made up of densely packed fibers normally present in bones, skin and connective tissue, while type III is present in the dermis and in the walls of blood vessels. As the years go by, collagen production decreases and the most obvious symptom is facial skin that becomes duller and less compact. In addition to the physiological factor, however, collagen proteins in our body also decompose due to sun exposure, pollution, free radicals and poor nutrition. This is why it is important to reintegrate this precious protein that helps keep the skin elastic and hydrated. It is precisely from these premises that Collagene Skin by Herbalife Nutrition was born: an oral supplement derived from type I and III collagen, which in nature are found exclusively in animal sources. From research done on this type of bioactive peptides - the famous joint health products - it has emerged that, by isolating some parts of these proteins, some fragments (bioactive peptides) go to develop the collagen that is present in our skin and others instead are deposited in the joints, on the cartilage.
The possible benefits of this type of product were the subject of the study “Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications”, published in January 2019 in the Journal Drugs Dermatology, which examined eleven studies with a total of 805 patients. The study recorded promising preliminary results regarding the short- and long-term use of oral collagen supplements, including slowing down skin aging, increasing its elasticity and hydration and the density of dermal collagen. Healthy-looking skin is an indicator of a healthy and balanced body.
In this regard, Dr. Chantal Sciuto, a specialist in dermatology and cosmetic surgery, added: In my daily clinical practice, evaluating patients' skin is the most important moment. The skin is subjected to external aggressions (related to seasonality, lifestyle and often incorrect cosmetics) but also internal ones (constitutional, diet, age) that define its state of health. A support that can integrate collagen, the main responsible for firm and elastic skin, is essential. Bioactive collagen peptides, taken regularly, improve skin texture and, combined with a high content of vitamins and minerals, contribute to the general well-being of hair and nails. An effective nutritional support, proven by scientific studies, can therefore become part of your daily “beauty routine”.
Taking care of your skin and your appearance has become as easy as drinking a glass of water …
From the age of 25 onwards, Collagene Skin is a valid support for taking care of your skin every day, always as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. To take it correctly, simply dissolve a scoop (5.7 g) of product in 250 ml of water and consume it, once a day, during a meal.
