What Is Pro-Collagen+ And How Does It Benefit Your Skin?

The latest technologies in skincare have proven that beauty truly is more than skin deep. Today, products can–and should–do more than treat the skin’s surface to reduce the effects of aging. 

With collagen's important role in maintaining the skin’s elasticity and firmness, treatments that harness its power show great promise for men and women seeking optimal ways to maintain their youthful glow. Enter the new Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Serum and Cream by Institut Esthederm that activates the lifting power of the skin by boosting its collagen production. 

“As we get older, we know we lose collagen from the skin, so we need strategies to minimize this, and a large part of that is the skincare products we apply to our skin,” says Dr. Kim Blakely, dermatologist, MD, PhD, FRCPC. “The new Pro-Collagen+ line has been designed to help boost collagen.” 

How does Pro-Collagen+ work?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body; it creates the skin’s structural scaffold, keeps skin firm and plump looking, and helps with skin elasticity. Intensive Pro-Collagen+ signals the body to naturally produce collagen via its unique combination of three peptides and one biomimetic sugar. Together, they target different layers of the skin to help combat the inevitable loss of collagen due to aging and environmental factors, like pollution, smoking and alcohol. 

“These peptides pass through the skin and can act on signaling pathways to actually boost collagen production,” says Dr. Blakely. “They target the skin and tell it to start doing something that it is not already doing.” Unique to the Intensive Pro-Collagen+ product line is the ability to target five natural collagens across all three layers of the skin– the epidermis, dermal-epidermal junction and dermis – while the biomimetic sugar hydrates the skin and helps protect collagen from degradation.

“By boosting collagen in all of these layers, Pro-Collagen+ is really supporting the skin as a whole,” says Dr. Blakely. 

For example, with all Institut Esthederm products, the Pro-Collagen+ Serum and Cream provide the signature elite experience. Both glide across the skin with a luxurious texture and fresh scent in non-greasy, non-sticky formulas. And, best of all, they cause none of the irritation to the skin that can occur with other collagen boosting products, such as retinols and retinoids. 

“It's exciting to have products available that stimulate collagen but are not irritating to the skin,” says Dr. Blakely. “For me, that’s a homerun product.” 

What are the benefits of Intensive Pro-Collagen+?

When used twice daily as part of a skincare routine, Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Serum and Cream work in tandem to deliver an immediate hydrating effect, as well as long-term benefits. While the serum induces a lifting effect and refines the face contour, the cream helps redefine volume and induce long-term stimulation of collagen. 

“As we age, the skin starts to fall forward and we see early signs of aging, such as light jowling,” says Dr. Blakely. Pro-Collagen+ actively lifts and firms the skin to restore that youthful V-shape. But the real proof is in the clinical results: 100 per cent of patients that used the serum twice daily for 56 days reported their skin was smoother and looked more toned; 84 per cent said they had a more refined oval face. Additionally, 94 per cent said they had firmer skin from using the cream, while 81 and 91 per cent felt they looked more re-sculpted and youthful, respectively.

What is the best way to use the Pro-Collagen+ Serum and Cream?

For optimal results, Institut Esthederm recommends adding the Pro-Collagen+ Serum and Cream to its four-step healthy aging routine which begins with the Gentle Deep Pore Cleanser, followed by Cellular Water Mist, the longevity Age Proteom™ Advanced Serum and lastly, the Pro-Collagen+ Serum and Cream. 

“The science behind these products really resonates with me,” says Dr. Blakely, who did her PhD in molecular genetics before attending medical school and becoming a dermatologist. “I believe these products are on the edge of skincare technology right now. Creating these molecules with strong efficacy, but also without irritating the skin. It’s finding the proper combination of molecules that serve the skin best.”

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