Tasha Sanders asked: What if I told you that the best collagen firming lotions don’t contain any collagen? That’s right! If you want the best anti wrinkle and firming cream for your skin, you should avoid any product that claims it contains this important protein.
First, let’s look at what collagen actually is.
Collagen and elastin are two proteins that work together to keep your skin supple, taut and youthful.
As we age, these two proteins are attacked by free radicals, which break down the fibers and cause sagging, wrinkles and lines.
Although it sounds as if the solution would be to slap on some of these proteins, the molecules in these two proteins are too large to penetrate the skin. So applying a lotion that claims it contains these proteins won’t give you any benefit at all.
So what’s the solution?
The best collagen firming lotions work in a completely different but very clever way.
They encourage the skin to recreate and regrow its own proteins, undoing the damage caused by the free radicals. The visible signs of aging are reduced and the complexion begins to regain a more youthful tone.
How do they do this?
One of the best ways to stimulate the regrowth of the two proteins is to use an ingredient called
CynergyTK™. This is a special form of keratin, extracted from sheep’s wool. Keratin is found throughout the body and is responsible for maintaining the structure of the body’s cells.
The unique process used to create Cynergy TK means it is easily able to penetrate skin layers when included in a firming lotion. It then works to help the body recreate cell proteins. It also helps the cells themselves to regrow.
As your collagen and elastin are restored, the skin becomes smoother, softer, sags less and has a more youthful glow.
Another useful ingredient is
phytessence wakame, found in only the best collagen firming lotions. This is a wonderful natural product that is extracted from Japanese sea kelp. Sea kelp has many amazing properties as a food but it can also be used on the skin.
Phytessence wakame stops the breakdown of hyaluronic acid, a special acid within skin cells that helps to keep the protein fibers glued together. When this acid is reduced through age and stress, the proteins become damaged. By preventing the breakdown of hyaluronic acid, phytessence wakame keeps the skin smooth and wrinkle free.
So there you have it: how the best collagen firming lotions work and how to judge a quality anti wrinkle cream. Never be taken in by so-called collagen creams again!
You can find out more about natural skin care and its many benefits for your complexion at my website, where I share my research, as well as information about the products I use daily myself.
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