{"id":3451,"date":"2025-05-13T23:28:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T21:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/?p=3451"},"modified":"2025-05-13T23:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T21:28:40","slug":"el-colageno-para-que-sirve-beneficios-y-como-estimularlo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/blog\/el-colageno-para-que-sirve-beneficios-y-como-estimularlo\/","title":{"rendered":"Collagen: what it&#039;s used for, benefits, and how to stimulate it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that from the <strong>25 years<\/strong> our body begins to <strong>lose collagen<\/strong> naturally?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>protein<\/strong> <strong>indispensable<\/strong> not only plays a crucial role in the health of joints, bones and tissues, but is also key to the <strong>elasticity, firmness and luminosity of the skin<\/strong>. Its impact is most evident in our epidermis, where its decrease contributes to <strong>aging<\/strong> visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the<a href=\"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Garc\u00eda-Legaz Dermatological Institute<\/a> We want to help you understand <strong>what is<\/strong> collagen, <strong>what it is for<\/strong>, how you can maximize your <strong>benefits<\/strong> and the most effective methods for <strong>stimulate it<\/strong> and achieve firm, healthy skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-wrapper\" class=\"rtoc-mokuji-content frame4 preset1 animation-none rtoc_open default\" data-id=\"3451\" data-theme=\"Hello Elementor Child\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-title\" class=\"rtoc_btn_none rtoc_left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><ol class=\"rtoc-mokuji decimal_ol level-1\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-1\">What is collagen and what is it used for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-2\">Natural collagen loss and aging<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-3\">Most relevant types of collagen for the skin<\/a><ul class=\"rtoc-mokuji mokuji_ul level-2\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-4\">Collagen type I<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-5\">Type III collagen<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-6\">Collagen type V<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-7\">Benefits of collagen for the skin<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-8\">Laser collagen stimulation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-9\">Literature<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><h2 id=\"rtoc-1\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is collagen and what is it used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collagen is the <strong>most abundant protein in the human body<\/strong>, representing close to <strong>30% <\/strong>of total proteins. Its main function is <strong>structural<\/strong>, since it provides <strong>resistance, support and elasticity<\/strong> to the tissues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HE <strong>finds<\/strong> mostly in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Fur:<\/em> maintains firmness and smoothness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cartilages:<\/em> provides cushioning and flexibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bones:<\/em> contributes to its resistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hair and nails:<\/em> strengthens and stimulates its growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Tendons:<\/em> acts as a support for the connection between muscles and bones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the <strong>the body&#039;s natural \u201cglue\u201d<\/strong>, collagen serves to maintain <strong>joined<\/strong> the tissues and acts as <strong>support frame<\/strong>, providing <strong>shape, strength and flexibility<\/strong> to cells and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, collagen is essential for the <a href=\"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/blog\/eliminar-acne-y-cicatrices-es-realmente-posible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cicatrization<\/strong> of wounds<\/a>, <strong>regeneration<\/strong> cellular, <strong>hydration<\/strong> and <strong>elasticity<\/strong> cutaneous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-2\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural collagen loss and aging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collagen is a protein <strong>stable and durable<\/strong>, whose half-life is measured in years. However, over time, factors such as <strong>UV radiation<\/strong> and the <strong>oxidative stress<\/strong> generate <strong>cumulative damage to its structure<\/strong>, affecting its <strong>function and quality<\/strong> gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cCollagen production reaches its peak <strong>maximum level<\/strong> around the <strong>30 years <\/strong>and gradually decreases thereafter, with a <strong>annual loss of 1-1.5 %<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>progressive loss<\/strong> accumulates over the years, contributing to the appearance of <strong>visible signs of aging<\/strong>, as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loss of elasticity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sagging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/blog\/arrugas-en-la-cara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrinkle formation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-3\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most relevant types of collagen for the skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although more than 100,000 have been scientifically identified <strong>28 types of collagen<\/strong>, we are going to talk to you about the <strong>three most important<\/strong> To maintain the health and appearance of our skin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-4\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collagen type I<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Represents the <strong>90% of collagen in the skin<\/strong>. It is essential for the firmness and structure of the skin, as it is found in the <strong>deep layers<\/strong> of the dermis, providing <strong>support and resistance<\/strong> to keep skin smooth and sagging-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-5\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type III collagen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It works together with type I collagen and is key to the <strong>elasticity of young skin<\/strong>. Over time<strong>,<\/strong> type III collagen <strong>It becomes type I collagen<\/strong>, which partially explains the loss of elasticity associated with aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-6\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collagen type V<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although found in smaller quantities, type V collagen plays a fundamental role in <strong>organization of type I and III collagen fibers<\/strong>, ensuring an orderly and functional skin structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-7\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of collagen for the skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we explain the main ones <strong>benefits<\/strong> that this protein provides to your skin and the importance of stimulating it to maintain a healthy and radiant appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Improves firmness and reduces wrinkles:<\/em><\/strong> maintains the <strong>structure<\/strong> of the skin, preventing sagging and the formation of wrinkles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Deep hydration:<\/em><\/strong> helps maintain the skin <strong>hydrated<\/strong> from the inside and prevent premature aging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Cell regeneration: <\/em><\/strong>stimulates the <strong>cell renewal<\/strong>, repairing your epidermis from <a href=\"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/blog\/lentigo-solar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sun damage<\/a>, stress and other external factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Healing and skin health:<\/em><\/strong> accelerates the <strong>cicatrization<\/strong> and prevent its formation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Strengthening hair and nails:<\/em><\/strong> improves the <strong>health<\/strong> of hair and nails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-8\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laser collagen stimulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The laser has established itself as one of the <strong>more effective treatments<\/strong> for <strong>stimulate collagen production<\/strong>At the Garc\u00eda-Legaz Dermatological Institute, we use the Nordlys platform, which integrates different dermatological lasers for skin care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nordlys Frax 1550 is a <strong>non-ablative fractional laser<\/strong> especially effective in the <strong>gentle stimulation<\/strong> but effective collagen. Its light penetrates the deep layers of the skin in a <strong>controlled<\/strong> and without <strong>damage the surface<\/strong>, generating <strong>thermal microlesions<\/strong> that trigger a process <strong>of remodeling and regeneration<\/strong> natural epidermal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This laser is especially effective in the <strong>facial rejuvenation<\/strong>, treatment of <strong>scars<\/strong> and <strong>overall improvement in skin texture<\/strong>The results are progressive and are recommended. <strong>several sessions <\/strong>to achieve the desired effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, collagen is essential to keep our skin smooth and healthy. Our<a href=\"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/tratamientos\/dermatologia-clinica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Garc\u00eda-Legaz dermatological team<\/a> has the tools and knowledge to help you achieve <strong>visible and lasting results<\/strong>, effectively stimulating collagen production and, above all, <strong>safe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-9\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Literature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schoenfeld, P. (2020). Collagen: Rejuvenate your skin, strengthen your joints, and feel younger thanks to a diet that increases collagen production and consumption. EDITORIAL SIRIO SA.<a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.es\/books?hl=es&amp;lr=&amp;id=0HDVDwAAQBAJ&amp;oi=fnd&amp;pg=PT5&amp;dq=colageno+piel&amp;ots=bBYw0hIjwm&amp;sig=6TS8tRYmUwXphCndwwCExaK9i7E%23v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/books.google.es<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Drugs, C., Penis, PAE, Prostate, PAEE, &amp; Allergies, PAEE Collagen for skin: how does it keep your skin looking young?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mz.cz\/saxenda\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mz.cz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.mz.cz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PESCARU, I. Nordlys\u00ae Challenging Photorejuvenation: Light &amp; Bright\u2122 Treatment for Improved Skin Quality.<a href=\"https:\/\/beautymed.ro\/data\/documente\/558\/69966.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> https:\/\/beautymed.ro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00bfSab\u00edas que a partir de los 25 a\u00f1os nuestro cuerpo comienza a perder col\u00e1geno de forma natural? Esta prote\u00edna indispensable no solo desempe\u00f1a un papel crucial en la salud de articulaciones, huesos y tejidos, sino que tambi\u00e9n es clave para la elasticidad, firmeza y luminosidad de la piel. Su impacto es m\u00e1s evidente en nuestra [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2278,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-en"],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":3451,"es":2277},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3451"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3452,"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3451\/revisions\/3452"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garcialegaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}