What is Collagen & Why is it important?
Collagen is a type of protein and is made up of amino-acids. Collagen acts as a glue that holds up and connects the body tissues together. Collagen is found anywhere in our body from the skin, hair, nails, bones, tendons and more. Collagen are like gel that forms in fibers that supports our skin. Collagen production during younger years are fast and collagen supply are as much as 80%. Collagen supply is located in our dermis which hold up the top layer of our skin which is the dermis. Because of the abundant supply of collagen under the outer layer of the skin (collagen is like a gel that supports our skin) our skin is tight and plump. The skin of a baby and teenagers, smooth and plump because under the skin is full of collagen.