Collagen: The Secret to Ageless Skin

What if you knew that you had the secret to youthful, glowing skin within you? There’s a protein in your body that, when in plentiful supply, keeps your skin looking smooth and radiant. That protein is collagen, which you’ve probably heard much about for its anti-aging properties. Unfortunately, we produce less collagen as we age.

Imperfections like dullness, dry skin, and wrinkles are a concern for most of us, regardless of age or lifestyle. By understanding what collagen is and what it does for your skin, you can take proactive steps to boost your collagen production, and Everglow Medical Spa can help you along the way.

What Is Collagen?

Collagen is a protein that’s found in at least 30 percent of your body. It’s in your skin, tendons, bones, and organs. This protein supports your skin’s tissues, helps to smooth wrinkles, boosts elasticity, and improves skin’s hydration. These effects keep the skin looking supple and firm.

Collagen also provides antioxidants that defend the skin against free radicals, which can damage cells and lead to premature aging. Another function of collagen is to help wounds heal.

What Does Collagen Have to Do with Aging Skin?

Unfortunately, we don’t retain an abundance of collagen as we age. Every year after age 20, the body produces decreasing amounts of this protein. Common signs of aging evidence this:

• Dry skin
• Sagging and thinner skin
• Sun spots
• Sunburns that are slow to heal
• Wrinkles and fine lines

Rebuilding your body’s collagen supplies can help you slow the signs of aging. That’s why you see ads for skincare and body products that contain collagen.

Replenishing Your Collagen with Supplements and Topical Products

Many methods and products claim to replace your body’s collagen as you age. You can find over-the-counter (OTC) capsule or powder supplements that contain collagen. Collagen is also present in marshmallows and gelatin. It’s uncertain how effective oral supplements are, since most studies on collagen have been conducted on non-human animals.

A popular method of replacing collagen is to apply moisturizers and serums that have labels like “high hydrolyzed collagen peptides.” However, because of its complex molecular structure, collagen primarily absorbs into the skin’s surface, not in the deeper layers where it’s most needed.

Because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate OTC oral and topical collagen supplements, it isn’t easy to know how much testing they undergo or how safe and effective they are. Therefore, many people prefer evidence-based skincare treatments in a medically supervised setting like a medical spa, where they can receive professional guidance on the best ways to rebuild collagen.

Collagen Renewal from Your Local Medical Spa

If your skin could benefit from a collagen boost, why not try a treatment that’s been tested and shown to produce the results you want? With the innovative skincare therapies available at Everglow Medical Spa, achieving healthier and youthful skin has never been easier, even without invasive procedures like surgery.

We offer several therapies that increase the collagen already in your skin. This means that you can rejuvenate your skin without invasive techniques or potentially harmful chemicals. Let’s examine these treatments more in-depth.

Microneedling

A good way to boost collagen is for a qualified skincare professional to create tiny “injuries” in your skin through microneedling at a local medical spa. This triggers the healing process, which naturally increases collagen production. Microneedling involves using a handheld device with tiny needles to target problem areas like acne scars, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and other spots.

Unlike traditional microneedling methods, we use the needle to inject a customized serum cocktail into the middle layer of your skin, reaching deeper than the surface. This technique maximizes absorption and produces the collagen needed to help firm, smooth, and refine your skin.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Enhance your collagen with a non-invasive facelift! Our Fotona4D^® laser stimulates collagen production while targeting loose skin, wrinkles, and uneven textures. When used on the face and other areas, laser resurfacing will leave your skin smoother and brighter. You’ll also avoid the complications and downtime associated with cosmetic surgery.

Neurotox Treatments

If you’ve been curious about Botox, at Everglow Medical Spa, we offer an equally effective but more affordable option to boost collagen. We use Xeomin^®, another Neurotox brand that minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Your Neurotox session takes just a few minutes, and you’ll see results lasting 3-6 months.

HydroFacials with Radiofrequency

If you want to boost your collagen while enjoying a relaxing spa experience, try our HydroFacial. Much more than a traditional facial, the HydroFacial goes beyond surface-level cleaning to remove debris and toxins, exfoliate dead cells, and hydrate your skin. Additionally, we use an instrument that delivers radiofrequency waves to tighten the skin and infuse it with collagen-enriched serums tailored to your needs.

Replenish Your Collagen at a Medical Spa

Maintaining healthy collagen levels is essential for keeping your skin youthful and healthy. At Everglow Medical Spa in West Chester, we offer various solutions for clients who can benefit from our collagen-enhancing treatments and products. To learn more about our services, contact us today to schedule an appointment or speak with one of our specialists.