COLLAGEN is a fibrous protein used to connect and support other body tissues. Collagen works with keratin to provide the skin with strength, resilience, firmness and suppleness. The glue that holds the body together. Collagen contains amino acids such as glycine, proline, hydroxyprolene and arginine and makes up 30% of the proteins within the body. With age, collagen production slows and the cells structures weaken. Skin gets thinner, hair becomes lifeless, skin sags and wrinkles begin to occur. |