Many studies have been performed on the effects of collagen for skin care, with great results. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and is the substance that holds the whole body together. It is found in the bones, muscles, skin and tendons, where it forms a scaffold to provide strength and structure.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies on the anti-aging properties of collagen have found that 2.5–5 grams of collagen used among women aged 35–55 once daily for eight weeks significantly improved skin elasticity, skin moisture, dryness (transepidermal water loss) and skin roughness, with little to no side effects. This proves Champions Collagen one of the best natural skin care ingredients available.
Type I Collagen is the most abundant in the skin, and along with elastin, forms fibers that guarantee structure, elasticity and firmness. A diet rich in Champion’s Collagen Peptides has shown significant improvement on skin appearance. Several experiments suggest that collagen peptides are efficiently absorbed and distributed to the various layers of the skin. Champion’s Collagen peptides can stimulate the proliferation of cells responsible for the synthesis of collagen (fibroblasts), contributing to production of new collagen molecules and significant increase in density and diameter of these collagen fibers in the dermis. |
Long-term ingestion of Champion’s Collagen peptides presented benefits related to skin resistance to external factors such as damage caused by UVB radiation. It has been shown in some studies that collagen peptides decrease water loss from the skin, and affect the function of the epidermal barrier and elasticity of the skin.
It has been verified that collagen peptides stimulate a higher production of hyaluronic acid. It is possible that increasing the amounts of hyaluronic acid in the skin aids to improve hydration and elasticity, as well as epidermal barrier function.
It has been verified that collagen peptides stimulate a higher production of hyaluronic acid. It is possible that increasing the amounts of hyaluronic acid in the skin aids to improve hydration and elasticity, as well as epidermal barrier function.
Clinical Skin Studies
Clinical Research | Effects on Skin
Clinical study has shown that Champion's Collagen helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful skin appearance and helps maintain the integrity of the extracellular matrix.
Clinical study has shown that Champion's Collagen helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful skin appearance and helps maintain the integrity of the extracellular matrix.
Methodology: Double blind test. Observations: Increase in the water absorbing capacity of the stratum corneum during the test period higher for the collagen-ingesting group than that of the placebo group at 1 month. Difference became larger when the test period was extended to 2 months. Result: Increased moisture content in the stratum corneum (outermost layer of the skin). |
Effects of collagen peptides ingestion on the skin
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Methodology: Placebo-controlled, double blind study on healthy female aged 40-54 years ingesting either a placebo drink (50ml) or a drink containing 5g daily after dinner for 7 weeks.
Results: After 3 weeks and 7 weeks, results showed facial skin conditions improved based on instrumental readings, photos and subjective results. Results confirm that 70-80% of woman observed improvement and positive effects on the skin due to Collagen Peptides.
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Summary results obtained by a dermatologist at 3 weeks (upper) and 7 weeks (lower).
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Supplemental Ingestion of Collagen Peptide Suppresses Ultraviolet-induced Erythema
Solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation leads to immune suppression, inflammation, photo aging, and skin carcinogenesis. Acute as well as chronic sun exposure induces short and long term clinical damage to the skin. Erythema and pigmentation are the short term responses of normal human skin exposed to UV radiation, while the long-term effects are photoaging and photocarcinogenesis of the skin.
A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study results suggest that supplemental ingestion of collagen peptide has beneficial effects on human skin for suppressing erythema induced by ultraviolet irradiation, particularly in older subjects above 30 years of age.
A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study results suggest that supplemental ingestion of collagen peptide has beneficial effects on human skin for suppressing erythema induced by ultraviolet irradiation, particularly in older subjects above 30 years of age.
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