Build Collagen to Prevent Stretch Marks
Collagen provides the skin with resilience to withstand stretching.
It is believed that stretch marks develop when the elastic fibres in the dermis (the middle layer of the skin) are stretched to breaking point. This usually happens when the skin has been stretched over a short period of time, such as occurs during pregnancy or rapid growth spurts.
Collagen makes up three-quarters of proteins found in the skin.
Your skin is made of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. It is in the dermis where stretch marks occur. Collagen is a type of protein found in the fibres of the dermis that give the skin strength and flexibility.
A low level of collagen makes skin thinner and more fragile. A low level of collagen may also be a reason why some people develop stretch marks.
Collagen, together with elastin, provides the skin with strength and elasticity and is vital for repairing tissue without leaving scars. Collagen is also the main component found in connective tissue, tendons, cartilage, bone and teeth.
From the age of 25, the production of collagen slows down. By the age of 45 collagen levels can have fallen by as much as 30%. Sometimes stretch marks occur because the body, due to a health condition, produces an excess of hormones that affect collagen bundles in the skin.
The squalene oil in Revitol Stretch Mark Cream promotes healthy skin while the vitamin E and grapefruit seed extract act to strengthen the collagen and elastin found deep in the lower epidermis.
By stimulating the production of your own body's natural collagen your skin will become stronger and its natural elasticity will be increased. This will significantly aid in the prevention of dermal ruptures that eventually result in stretch marks.
The role of vitamins A and C in the production of collagen
Vitamin C and A are essential nutrients for collagen synthesis and ensure the proper function of fibroblasts, which are the cells producing collagen and elastin.
Vitamin C (a water-soluble vitamin) stimulates collagen production in the skin, promoting the smoothing out of the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Vitamin A is essential for the growth and repair of tissue and along with the mineral zinc produce collagen and elastin.
Stretch mark creams target the breakdown of collagen.
TriLASTIN-SR is a stretch marks cream developed by cosmetic chemists for the treatment of stretch marks. By targeting the breakdown of collagen and elastin, TriLASTIN -SR helps maximize the skin's elasticity to prevent stretch marks occurring in the future.
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