What is collagen and how is it connected to skin beauty?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and an important building block of human skin, muscles, joint cartilage and connective tissues. The production of collagen starts to decline around the age of 25 by about 1-2% each year and is not replenished. First signs of ageing in the form of wrinkles, sagging skin, brittle fingernails and thinner hair thus appear. The decline of collagen can be partly substituted with food (mostly found in gelatin and bone marrow), however due to its large molecule structure the absorption is relatively poor. Valens Premium Collagen Complex contains hydrolyzed fish collagen Naticol® distinguished by its high purity and exceptional absorption. Several clinical studies demonstrated efficacy and multiple benefits on skin upon its regular use.
Why is CoQ10 also called youth elixir?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is body’s endogenous compound and crucial for cellular energy production. Due to its numerous beneficial effects and long-standing use in the cosmetics industry, we also call it “the elixir of youth”. Natural production of CoQ10, alike collagen, declines with age. Being a fat-soluble molecule, CoQ10 is also known for poor absorption, therefore experts recommend replacing its deficiency with highly bioavailable formulations. Valens Premium Collagen Complex contains Q10Vital®, a water-soluble form of CoQ10 with clinically proven 4-times better bioavailability compared to regular CoQ10. Furthermore, a clinical study has proven that regular use of Q10Vital® contributes to the reduction of wrinkles and improves skin evenness and firmness.