Collagen—the secret weapon against aging

You’ve been hearing a lot about collagen, and by now you know that it’s a significant factor in how your skin reacts to aging, sun exposure, free radicals, and so on. OK, got it. But why is it so important? And what the heck is collagen, anyway?

The scoop on collagen

Without dragging you down into a mire of biological and chemical jargon, let’s just say that collagen is a protein that can only be found in animals. In fact, of all the proteins in your body, collagen comprises about 30%. It’s important because it provides strength and support to your ligaments, tendons, bones, and of course, your skin. Collagen fibers are what gives your skin its youthful firmness and facilitates the continuous regeneration of skin cells. But in addition to enhancing skin’s appearance, collagen is also instrumental in maintaining the skin as a barrier to protect your body from harmful substances in the environment.

Collagen and aging

As you get older, you may notice that your skin becomes thinner and begins to sag, wrinkle, and take on a dull appearance. This is because collagen deteriorates as you age. If you’re exposed to other factors that act on collagen, such as the sun, your skin actually ages faster than you do. Fortunately, Gratiae has been able to take special ingredients from the Sea of Galilee and formulate them into skin care products that actually help to rebuild collagen. The Lifting Facial Serum is especially effective because a serum’s smaller molecules penetrate to the deeper levels of the skin to nourish, moisturize, and repair damaged collagen. Once the serum has blazed a trail, you can follow up with the Lifting Facial Cream to continue the job of replenishing the supply of collagen. Once you’ve established a routine that will build up your collagen support system, all your friends will think you’ve found a way to turn back the clock AND the calendar!
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