Greetings skincare lovers!
Let's explore collagen, the protein that is directly tied to skin aging.
When I was a kid growing up in Korea, my grandmother encouraged us to eat fish skin frequently.
“Byeong Man-ah (my Korean name), eat the skin, it’ll make your bones strong and your skin clear. You’ll have less wrinkles when you grow up.” She used to say in her loving southern Korean dialect.
For years I just thought she didn’t want us to waste food but now I know better. From researching collagen and the cycle of collagen production / degradation for years, I now understand that the protein collagen is the key to everything regarding our physical structure, including our skin.
But what is collagen and why does it matter so much? What is the best source of collagen and does it matter how you get it?
Let’s explore all of these questions and more. At the end, we have special offer for you so I urge you read the full article.
Peter Lee
Co-founder & CEO
Saranghae | Orora
What is collagen?
Collagen is our body’s most abundant protein and provides the key structural component of various tissues in the body, including skin, bones, tendons, and cartilage. It provides strength, elasticity, and support, helping to maintain the integrity and structure of these tissues. You can think of it like the beams that support our house.
The problem is that as we age, collagen production decreases, which is the primary reason behind the signs of aging such as wrinkles, joint pain, and reduced skin elasticity.
Why Should You Care about Collagen?
Collagen production in our body peaks around 21 years of age and then starts to decline. By late 20s and early 30s we lose about 1% of collagen production per year. That rate of loss gets steeper by our 40s and 50s where we are losing about 2% per year.
It is estimated that by our late 50s we have less than half of the thickness of skin compared to when were in our late teens.
So this collagen loss is directly related to the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin. It also supports joint and bone health in addition to hair and nail growth. It's not just important, it's the KEY!
So what can we do about it?
I'm glad you asked, because luckily for us, collagen is something we can naturally boost with through diet, supplements and serum/creams.
This isn't a pipe dream or pseudo-science. Over the last 10 years, dozens of research papers and clincal studies have proven that adding the right collagen supplement to both as an ingestible and as a serum/cream will noticeably increase our body’s collagen production.
A 2019 review found that consuming collagen peptides daily for 8–12 weeks improved skin elasticity, hydration, and density while reducing wrinkles in participants. A 2014 study published in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology showed a 20% reduction in wrinkle depth after 8 weeks of collagen peptide supplementation.
Other benefits observed: Improvements in skin hydration and dermal density, which may make wrinkles less noticeable.
Here’s a link to one of those studies -
"PUBMED research on collagen supplements for aging and wrinkles: a paradigm shift in the fields of dermatology and cosmetics"
We recommend 3 collagen products to help increase collagen from the inside and outside. The best part about incorporating collagen into your daily routine is that they are safe, very cost effective and you'll see results pretty quickly depending on the severity of your collagen depletion.
Saranghae Premium marine collagen for skin, hair, nails & joints
Saranghae Marine Collagen is powered by Naticol®, a premium, sustainably extracted TYPE 1 collagen made from fish skins.
It provides essential nutrients to rebuild our body’s collagen network due to it’s small molecular weight and high bioavailability. It contains 19 of the 20 amino acids critical to human health and 50% of amino acids critical to type 1 collagen production: glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline.
No other source of protein or collagen can provide this ratio of major skin components. In addition, hyaluronic acid, biotin, magnesium, and vitamins C, B1, B5, B6, and B12 are added to the formulation to help support the healthy function of hair, nails, and joints.
Clinical studies have shown that with daily supplementation, you will experience noticeable benefits such as reduction in wrinkles, decrease in joint pain and improved hair and nail growth in as little as 4 weeks. Because it is odorless and tasteless, the collagen supplement mixes well with your morning coffee, shakes, smoothies, juices, yogurt, lemon water, or a bowl of oatmeal.
Both Andrea & I both add our collagen to our coffee & smoothie every morning.
- Reduces wrinkles, fine lines & improve overall skin health
- Increase lean muscle mass & efficient muscle function
- Decrease joint pain and increase mobility
- Support strong and healthy hair and nails
- Increase collagen synthesis.
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Powered by sH-Polypeptide-121, the world's first vegan, bio-identical human collagen type 21 that is clinically proven to stimulate our body's own type 1 collagen production.
In 3rd party clinical studies, bioactive collagen system stimulates collagen production by 197%, fibronectin production by 151% and elastin expression by 133%. It increases skin firmness, elasticity and collagen levels in as little as 2 weeks while decreasing wrinkle size and reducing redness.
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Let’s get the specs out of the way shall we?
Orora Advanced Lip Repair Serum is a powerful restorative lip treatment for chapped, cracked, and dry lips. Formulated with collagen-stimulating vegan collagen peptide sh-polypeptide-121, caster seed oil & Melia Azadirachta (neem) leaf extract for ultra-hydration, this Advanced Lip Repair Serum will repair and restore even in the most extreme conditions.
But this lip formula is more than just a sum of it’s specifications. It took us 2 1/2 years and over 65 different formula submissions to perfect the final product. It had to be more than just a glorified lip balm. Our goal was never to have your lips whither from dryness again. We wanted your lips to be soft, plump, moist and always kissable, no matter the environment, and at all all times.
We knew we had something special when our 3-year-old daughter kept asking for “sticky kisses” because she wanted the lip serum on her lips!
Please give this lip serum a try, it is one of our greatest creations ever, and it is Maya Lee (our daughter) approved!
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