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Skin - Everyone deserves healthy skin and it is possible for everyone to achieve! When we consider all the different types of treatments offered by skincare therapists and dermatologists - facials, injectables, light therapy, laser services, skin tightening, collagen remodelling, skin resurfacing, and micro-needling. The common factor of all of these services is to promote collagen production for healthier, youthful-looking skin.
So what is the significance of Collagen?
Collagen is the structural integrity of our skin. It is what gives the skin its firmness and volume, as it makes up 70-80% of the skins composition. In our 20’s we need to consider preventive care. Levels deteriorate and it becomes visibly apparent in our mid to late 30’s, this is the time to increase our diligence of care to nurture and strengthen. By our 40’s up to and including the onset of menopause we lose one-third of collagen every year! By our 40’s, 50’s and beyond we must maintain a strong foundation, restore and protect. So where do you start?
Collagen is the most important piece to consider when trying to obtain optimal skin health. No matter what service you decide to support your skin health, we need to consider the skin’s foundation - both pre and post treatment. We need to maximize the skin’s moisture-retention capabilities that will keep the skin resilient, hydrated, and supple, leading to healthier, youthful-looking skin.
So is all Collagen the same?
Gosh no! We need to consider, delivery and permeability into the skin. Plus, synergistically its ability to promote collagen production within our skin is essential. We need something soluble and hydrating. For most of us, we need a collagen that will restore, protect and suspend the aging process as long as possible. Focusing on nourishing the skins foundation is the key to healthy, rejuvenated skin.
At Synergy Aesthetic & Laser we carry 3 pharma/medical grade skin care lines, but our go to for collagen is Eltraderm. Their collagen utilizes soluble Native Collagen with a micro-molecular Hyaluronic Acid to optimize hydration. Fantastic for routine evening application. Recommended and ideal for pre and post treatments.
Eltraderm has 6 different collagen products to choose from depending on your skin concern and age. To learn more about Eltraderm’s collagen and what one will work best for you, book a complimentary consult with our advanced skin care specialists.