We've all heard that collagen is an important component of the skin's tissue. This dermal protein is the fibrous material of the skin that actually "holds the skin together." In younger skin, the connective tissue contains mostly flexible collagen which enables good moisture absorption capacity keeping the skin plump and less wrinkled.
However, when the amino acids in the skin's protein oxidize the molecules become displaced and cross- linked resulting in "insoluble collagen" which is inelastic and cannot absorb moisture very well. The result is the formation of increased lines and wrinkles in the skin. So the answer to the question, "Is it important to add collagen to your skin?" is YES!
This brings up four facts to remember when choosing "anti-aging" skin care products.
1. The first is the importance of the source and form of the collagen they contain. Is it bio-available, in a form that can be recognized and used by your body?
2. The second is the presence of antioxidants in the product.
3. The third is it's absorption capacity.
4. And, the fourth is the contents of ingredients to stimulate collagen production in the skin's tissue. For as we age, the importance of collagen-stimulating ingredients increases.
