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Although they are popular, collagen skin care creams are not effective for reducing wrinkles or sagging. The only collagen treatments that are effective are those conducted by a cosmetic surgeon, in which the protein is injected directly into the tissue beneath the skin.

Even the makers of collagen skin care products are not specific about exactly what the ingredient does for you. They are very specific about other ingredients. Elastin, for example, is said to promote wound healing. Zinc promotes collagen synthesis in the dermis. Beta glucan from oats appears to stimulate skin cells to produce pro-collagen molecules.

Companies that don’t make collagen treatments provide information about what other compounds do, and in some cases, they provide links to published clinical studies. Avocado oil, for example, was shown to increase the amount of pro-collagen molecules present in the skin. Wakame kelp extracts have been shown to inhibit Hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, which is partially responsible for the skin’s soft, but firm nature.

If collagen treatments do improve the skin’s appearance, it is likely due to the other compounds included in the treatment. The skin’s cells can’t pick up the protein and use it for anything.

I have done a lot of research on the subject and I cannot seem to find a single reliable source promoting the benefits of a collagen skin care cream. I have found numerous studies that support the use of a specific form of keratin.

Keratin is the primary protein found in the epidermis, that’s the layer that we see. Collagens are found in the dermis, four or five layers down. Until collagen treatments became popular, there were lots of healing lotions on the market that contained keratin, but they weren’t that effective either.

The processes used to hydrolyze or make either of the proteins soluble also destroy their bio-activity. A company called KERATEC, using a number of patented processes, has learned how to hydrolyze keratin, without destroying its bio-activity. In other words, the skin’s cells can use it and they do.

Creams containing KERATEC’s keratin have been shown to stimulate the production of new skin cells, one of the processes that seem to slow down, as we age. Many companies promote the idea of using weak acid or exfoliants to peel of some of the damaged cells in the outermost layers. But, stimulating the production of more cells to replace those that are damaged is a safer and gentler option.

Once the cells are formed, they gradually work their way up to the surface, pushing out those in the outermost layer. The process is a lot more effective than a collagen skin care treatment.

If you can find a night cream that contains KERATEC’s keratin and avocado oil, you should see real results in just a few days. If it also contains Shea butter, your skin will become softer, smoother and healthier looking in just a few short weeks. Say goodbye to collagen treatments and collagen skin care lotions. They just don’t work. Please take a look at my website now.



By: Gordon Hall

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