Why collagen is the secret behind true beauty

Beauty comes from within 

While beauty trends tend to come and go, collagen has become a staple ingredient in beauty products over the last few years. What makes this all-important protein so unique that people have started to take it with their morning coffee? 

Collagen makes up about 30% of the proteins in our body. It is present in our skin, hair, nails, bones, cartilage, tendons and even in our blood vessels. However, as we age collagen continuously disappears from our bodies. We start losing collagen at around the age of 25 and by 50 you will have lost around half the original amount that your body needs. Stress also majorly accelerates the loss of this vital protein and so people that are regularly exposed to stressful situations tend to lose much more collagen much faster. 

Here at WeCare we are guided by the mantra “beauty comes from within” and collagen plays a major role in our beauty products. This guarantees more elastic and resilient skin and counteracts the creation of new wrinkles while also minimizing old wrinkles and lines. 

Even with all the praise that is sung about collagen, it cannot do miracles overnight. Routine, patience and time are paramount when seeking results. It takes 4 to 8 weeks for your skin, nails and hair to begin showing true change and rejuvenation. 

Not all collagen is created equal 

Collagen is found in many kinds of animal tissue; most commonly in beef, fish or pork. Collagen naturally takes the form of long chains of amino acids and is generally used in this unprocessed form in traditional dietary supplements. 

However, the form in which collagen is consumed also significantly affects its effects. The body has an easier time absorbing collagen in the form of collagen peptides, also known as hydrolyzed collagen. During the process of hydrolysis long chains of amino acids are broken down into collagen peptides. These peptides are smaller molecules that are more soluble, bio-available and significantly easier to absorb within the body. 

Those who are successful in synthesizing collagen clinically test the effectiveness and quality of their peptides and patent their methods. These patents are very good proof of the premium quality that their collagen peptides hold. For our WeCare products we have selected only the best patented bio-active collagen peptides; Verisol P. The producer of Verisol P has their very own clinically grounded methods, for synthesizing collagen peptides, that are proven to effectively improve the resilience and elasticity of skin and minimize wrinkles. 

You can’t do it without vitamin C 

The real secret behind collagen, however, is that to be the most effective, it needs allies that support their absorption in the body. Vitamin C is responsible for the creation of collagen fibers which makes it indispensable in the process. Zinc and biotin should also not be missing as they can greatly improve the health of your skin. Also lets not forget about antioxidants, vitamin E and selenium which have anti-aging properties; protecting the skin from stressors. 

Only a correct and complex targeted mixture of effective ingredients can bring out the full and wonderful power of collagen. Without them your body will not absorb almost any of the collagen that you ingest and will just pass through the body. Your skin deserves only the best and that is about your BEAUTY.