Collagen boosters have emerged as a popular trend in skincare formulations, offering effective beauty products to maintain a youthful appearance and minimize wrinkles. These boosters are now considered to be on par with retinol, which is widely considered as the number one anti-aging ingredient. With that being said, it might be worth giving collagen boosters a try, particularly if you opt for the exceptional Col-Frag remastered™.

By the end of this article, you will have all the information you need to confidently choose the perfect collagen booster for your next formulation project. And if you are looking for the best on the market, look no further than Col-Frag remastered™. 

What Is Collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the body,  accounting for 25-30% of the total. Therefore, collagen is not only crucial for the skin, but it is present in muscles, bones, hair, ligaments, and tendons, all known as connective tissues. Along with hyaluronic acid and elastin, collagen forms a support matrix responsible for the skin's firmness and structure. Thus, without collagen, the skin starts to sag, looking wrinkled.

One of the challenges with collagen is that its natural production decreases as people age. Additionally, factors such as prolonged exposure to UV rays, stress, and environmental pollutants can accelerate the breakdown of collagen, surpassing its production.

Do Oral Collagen Supplements Work?

Oral collagen supplements have gained popularity in recent years. As a formulator, you may be interested in exploring their potential benefits. However, it is essential to critically evaluate whether they deliver on the expectations set by the buzz surrounding them.

While there have been studies showing improvements in skin elasticity and hydration with continued collagen supplementation, it is important to note that the results may not align with customer expectations. Thus, more research is needed to establish the effectiveness and the way oral collagen supplements really work.

Presenting: Collagen Boosters

Considering that collagen is a protein with a significant molecular weight, it is improbable for it to deeply penetrate the layers of your skin. Consequently, it is not advisable to include pure collagen in skincare products.

While collagen creams will keep the skin hydrated due to their moisturizer properties,  they will do nothing to increase the natural collagen levels and improve the skin's firmness in the long run. As a formulation, the best approach is to incorporate ingredients that can actually stimulate collagen production or prevent collagen breakdown. The best examples are Retinol, some antioxidants (vitamins C and E), and  Peptides.

Retinoids penetrate the epidermis, increasing cell turnover, neutralizing free radicals, and boosting elastin and collagen production. On the other hand, Vitamin C, famous for its brightening powers, also protects the skin from free radicals secondary to UV exposure, which speeds up collagen breakdown.

Collagen boosters, on the other hand, function in a completely distinct manner. They supply the essential "building blocks" required for the natural synthesis of collagen. Additionally, they act as "messengers," stimulating the skin cells to generate collagen.

The successful use of synthetic collagen-like peptides has been reported with excellent results in up to 75% of the patients, reducing the depth and total surface of wrinkles. After all, the body’s supply of collagen can be restored, regardless of age.

How Does Col-Frag Remastered Work?

Col-Frag remastered™ takes topical collagen delivery to the next level.  As its name suggests, this product boosts or triggers the skin’s natural collagen production without the need to add fully formed collagen to the formulation.

Taking a collagen-enhancing approach is far more intelligent, not to mention effective. Col-Frag remastered™ is a type I collagen fragment derived from wild plants. Thanks to green technology, a molecule that resembles the sequence of a fragment of the human collagen type I was developed. Then, after a chemical process of hydroxylation, the molecule was turned into a fully functional peptide.

The type I collagen fragments in Col-Frag remastered™ function like small building blocks that the skin cells assemble to form a complete collagen fiber. This product helps your body synthesize collagen, not from scratch, but with a huge advantage from the beginning. 

Incorporating 1-2% of Col-Frag remastered™ in your formulations will have a significant impact on the skin's elasticity and firmness. It showed a face-lift effect with up to 24% reduction in wrinkle depth of 100% of volunteers after 28 days of use.

The reduction in wrinkle length and depth and skin brightness is increased when used in combination with Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C derivative). These two actives show a synergistic or combined effect where you can get the best of them.

The Takeaway

Col-Frag remastered™ is an exceptional product that is derived from plant-based sources, making it eco-friendly and highly effective. It has been hailed as an innovative nutricosmetic that effectively combats the signs of skin aging. 

Clinical trials have shown that Col-Frag remastered™ has the remarkable ability to tighten both the dermis and epidermis, resulting in a reduction of up to 21% in wrinkle length in just 30 minutes.