During the natural aging process, the skin overtime loses elastin and collagen and its ability to snap back into place after being pulled- Environmental toxins and free radicals caused by exposure to the sun’s UV rays all destroy collagen.
As there are many treatment options to combat that issue, from laser to cosmetic surgery, the collagen mask is an useful option for ease of use and to avoid post treatment downtime.
The formulation of the collagen mask is biologically similar to the collagen found in the human body. Once applied to the skin, it is easily absorbed, retained, and stimulates the regeneration (rebuild) of collagen and elastin fibers. For this reason, collagen masks/sheets are designed to:
Source: The Application of Collagen Sheet in Open Wound Healing
To achieve the best results with a collagen mask, we prepare the skin before applying the product. Added to any of the main facials- the skin is thoroughly cleansed and exfoliated to increase the product’s ability to penetrate deeper into the skin evenly.
Key Tip: More in depth exfoliation, such as Enzyme Peel, allows better absorption of the collagen mask and yields more results. Collagen boost is also found in The Diamond Micro Facial Treatment for correction.
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