Get to Know Collagen, the Supporter of Skin Elasticity
Atomy Product Recommendations for Maintaining Youthful Skin
As we age, our skin loses its elasticity, and wrinkles deepen, making collagen an essential element in maintaining youthful, firm skin. Collagen, known for its role in supporting and holding our cells together, has gained recognition as vital not just for skin, but also for longevity. Whether applied topically or consumed, collagen is now a key ingredient in a variety of products aimed at enhancing skin elasticity. Let's explore the vital characteristics of collagen, which plays a crucial role in the human body's bones, cartilage, and skin, and discover Atomy products that harness its power to keep your skin looking youthful.
Collagen is a type of protein that primarily fills the extracellular space in various connective tissues, such as skin and cartilage. It’s the most abundant protein in mammals, making up 25 to 35 percent of all proteins.
Collagen is a polypeptide made up of three molecules twisted together in a triple helix, forming a rope-like structure. This unique structure makes it theoretically indestructible for a long period of time, but in vivo it is accelerated for a number of reasons, including aging.
Interestingly, collagen derives its name from the Greek words "colla," meaning glue, and "gen," meaning raw material, reflecting its function as a binding agent that holds cells together and acts as a spring to support the skin’s structure.
Produced by fibroblasts, the most common cells in the body, collagen is crucial for skin elasticity. One familiar form of collagen is gelatin, often used in foods like ice cream, jelly, and pudding, made by processing collagen from animal sources like pig skin, bones, and tendons. When you see "animal-derived" in health supplements, it typically refers to gelatin. Collagen’s structure is unique—a polypeptide made up of three molecules twisted into a triple helix, resembling a rope. This structure is designed to be durable, yet various factors can accelerate collagen breakdown, particularly ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
UV exposure inhibits fibroblasts from synthesizing new collagen. Additionally, natural aging increases the production of proteolytic enzymes that degrade collagen, leading to its decline. Starting in our 20s, collagen levels decrease by about 1% each year, and by age 40, we typically have only half the collagen we did in our youth.
Collagen makes up 90% of the skin's dermis layer as the most important component of skin health, increasing the skin's ability to retain water and preventing sagging.
Collagen prevents bone loss and increases bone density. It also makes up 75% of joint cartilage, providing essential support by binding cartilage cells together.
Collagen is essential for effective wound healing. It aids in the repair of blood vessels, supports skin regeneration, and helps minimize scarring.
Atomy Inner Collagen features 3,270 mg of highly absorbable young collagen peptides, reaching the maximum daily recommended amount. The collagen is processed with enzymatic digestion to create 512 daltons of low polymer peptides for optimal absorption. This supplement also includes hyaluronic acid, elastin, ceramide, and vitamin C to enhance skin elasticity, reduce eye wrinkles, and improve skin moisturization.
The Atomy Marine Ampoule Gel Mask is a 100% water-soluble hydrogel mask that delivers active ingredients in a gel form, without a sheet. It contains low-molecular-weight marine collagen and pearl extract for firmer and brighter skin. For comprehensive facial care, use the gel mask for overall whitening and firming, and the eye patch for targeted treatment around the eyes, forehead, and smile lines.
This ampoule cushion combines rich ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, betaine, six types of ceramides, and thirteen types of peptides, along with collagen and pure gold. It provides deep moisturization, soothes the skin, and offers a triple-function effect: whitening, wrinkle improvement, and UV protection. The cushion ensures long-lasting, seamless coverage with a glowing, moisturized finish.
