SKIN SAVER
Tense up by FANCL reverses the signs of ageing from the inside out
It’s no secret that a good diet and lots of water are key to a healthy glow. So, the idea of making skin healthier from within makes sense. The skin is made up of several layers, most notably the epidermis—the outer layer—which at the very surface consists of dead cells. Below this is the dermis, which has a blood supply and contains much of the skin’s collagen and elastin fibres, which give it structure and firmness. Collagen, a fibrous protein, makes up around 70 per cent of skin and is key to keeping skin youthful, giving it a supple and bouncy texture.
Although the body produces collagen naturally, studies have shown that natural collagen production will start slowing down from the age of 20 or so by 1 to1.5 per cent every year. As we get older, collagen production gets more and more sluggish. Other factors that deplete the skin’s collagen include stressors such as excessive sun exposure and air pollution. Loss of collagen can lead to sagging and thinning of the skin and the development of wrinkles. And while topical remedies aim to replenish our collagen supply from the outside, this alone isn’t enough.
However, the good news is that some of the foods we eat contain collagen. The bad news though: we may not be able to get enough collagen from them to make a difference to our skin because collagen molecules in products and food aren’t small enough to be absorbed into the skin directly for optimal results.
However, several studies have shown that collagen peptides taken orally can slow skin ageing and help prevent wrinkles. The anti-ageing effects of collagen supplements have been attributed to their ability to stimulate the body to produce collagen on its own, boosting production back to its healthy normal level.
A tried-and-tested formula for collagen replenishment is FANCL Tense up, which contains a Japan-patented 2,600mg of Tri-peptide Collagen, the optimum amount of collagen that skin needs and can absorb per day.
The Tri-peptide Collagen is made up of three amino acids in the sequence of Gly-pro-hyp which is small enough to be absorbed quickly through the gut and skin. It then works by replenishing and giving out signals to the skin to generate more collagen while providing it with premium nourishment. It took six years of meticulous and rigorous research by the team of scientists at FANCL to ensure the efficacy of its Tripeptide Collagen.
A bottle a day of Tense up after a meal will ensure that skin stays at its optimum level. Think radiant, fine and smooth skin.
Tense up also includes super antioxidant apple polyphenol as well as other active ingredients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10, rice extract, hyaluronic acid that effectively protect skin collagen and prevent its loss from sunlight and ageing. Combined, all these provide the skin with an arsenal of anti-ageing properties that will keep it looking younger and healthier, boost elasticity and hydration, and improve various elements of its function.