What is collagen? Collagen fibers? Keratin? What does collagen and keratin have to do with my skin care? Collagen is the main protein found in connective tissues. Collagen makes up 25-35 of the cells of the epidermis are keratin cells. The other five percent are Langerhans cells, Merkel cells and those that are composed of melanin, responsible for the skin's color.

There are some anti-aging creams that do actually work, but they don't contain collagen. They do contain a bio-active form of keratin.

Patented Process is Unique

Using patented processes, a company in New Zealand was able to extract the keratin from sheep's wool and make it soluble, without rendering it inactive. The skin's cells can absorb it, pick it up and use it. In clinical trials, it has been shown to increase the number of new cells, increase firmness and moisture content, while reducing inflammation and the redness that can accompany it.

Bio-active keratin is not the only ingredient that you want to look for. Antioxidants are needed to fight and repair free radical damage, a primary cause of an aged appearance. Older skin cells contain fewer antioxidants and more free radical molecules. Without supplementation, this imbalance will continue until all of the cells and fibers are at least partially damaged. Free radicals can even damage collagen proteins, if they are left unchecked.

The best antioxidant ingredient is NANOLIPOBELLE HEQ10. It has been shown to penetrate through all of the layers of the epidermis and through the epidermis, neutralizing any free radicals that it comes into contact with. There are other important ingredients, as well. Wakame kelp for example provides additional benefit. But, whatever you do, don't buy a cream that contains collagen. It's just a bad idea. Make sure the anti aging skin product contains "functional keratin". It really works. I know from personal experience. -Margaret Bell