Notice psst…something big is missing from your daily beauty routine. It’s collagen—the heavy duty network of connective proteins that contributes to skin’s firmness, elasticity and ultimately how it looks. Here’s what you need to know about collagen and how you can support your skin from within.
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Facts About Collagen and Skin Health
Collagen Decreases With Age
Gender Gap
Did you know women’s skin is structurally different than men’s skin? Men’s skin tends to have a higher collagen density than women’s, as shown here, which can cause signs of aging to be less noticeable for men.**
If You’re Not Replenishing Nutrients, You’re Losing
So, what to do about collagen loss? Collagen has been long recognized as a skin-supporting regimen in Asian cultures where collagen is consumed in food and beverages. But if bone broth isn’t your cup of tea, there are collagen-based products that also provide key nutrients involved in collagen synthesis. Topical collagen in skincare products promises to deliver collagen through the skin surface. However, the molecules in many of them may be too large to penetrate the dermis, skin’s mid-layer.
If you want to choose the nutritional route, try collagen-based supplements.
It’s All About The Peptides
Peptides are microscopic bundles of amino acids that make up collagen and other proteins in the body. While tiny, they do vary in size and shape. Luster & lum Collagen Peptides are hydrolyzed, meaning the collagen protein is broken down into smaller molecules so they’re more readily absorbed. Luster & lūm pairs these peptides with unique beauty ingredients like Beauty Oligo™ for additional support. Beauty Oligo is a clinically studied prebiotic that supports belly health, so you can give your beauty and belly extra love with one product.
Next Stop, More Beautiful Skin!
If you want to support your skin as you age, nourish it right. A great place to start is with luster & lūm, a premium line of beauty and collagen supplements.
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**Diagram depicts facial area and areas of the body where cellulite occurs.