The main contributing factors to the deterioration of our skin are ageing, toxins and UV/Sun Exposure.
These factors deplete Amino Acids present in our body and when Amino Acids diminish, our body's natural rhythm for maintaining the skin slows down too; which unfortunately, makes our skin age even faster.
As Amino Acids are major components of collagen and elastin, they play a vital role in assisting skin to maintain a healthy barrier. Having a healthy barrier in the skin is important as it enables skin to hold on to existing moisture that is present, and also provides a block, or barrier, to foreign particles which may try to enter and damage the skin.
Adding Amino Acids topically to the skin helps to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which in turn maximizes the healthy barrier on the skin and enables the collagen and elastin to work more effectively at firming skin tone and improve elasticity, colour and suppleness.
While research is still underway, many recent claims suggest that the inclusion of Amino Acids may have numerous benefits to the skin, such as assisting with scarring and stretch marks, improving the skin's colour and tone. It is also thought that Amino Acids may combine with the epidermal cells in the skin, filling up creases and smoothing out fine lines, giving skin a more youthful appearance.
Not only do Amino Acids nourish the skin and promote the creation of collagen and elastin, but once applied to the skin, they also create a healthy and inviting base to maximize the benefit of other skincare ingredients and treatments.
Popular Amino Acids being used in skincare and hair care ranges are:
Arginine
L-Arginine has been found to play an important part of the process of collagen synthesis. It is also thought to be necessary in stimulating protein synthesis and in accelerating the regenerative and restorative process of the skin.
Cysteine HCL
L-Cysteine HCL is an Amino Acid that makes up an essential component of hair, nails and the keratin of the skin. In skincare applications, L-Cysteine HCL is particularly beneficial as it aids in the formation of collagen, thereby promoting healthy and vibrant skin, nail and hair texture.
Glycine
Glycine is an important Amino Acid as it makes up approximately one third of the proportion of collagen, which is essential for skin firmness and flexibility. This high concentration of Glycine in the skin also aids in keeping the skin supple and in good, healthy condition.
Lysine HCL
L-Lysine HCL is particularly crucial for the formation of collagen in the skin, which is responsible for skin strength, suppleness and elasticity.
As the use of Amino Acids in skincare products rapidly increases in popularity, it is an exciting time for visionaries in the skincare world, with opportunities for new, cutting edge skincare applications.
Amino Acids may assist us all in our anti-ageing skincare regime and help to restore skin to a more vibrant, hydrated, nourished and youthful appearance.
Amino Acids can be utilized in many skincare and hair care applications, such as:
For more information about Amino Acids, contact us on 1800 637 697 or (61) 2 8577 5999.
27 Aug 2010