Radiance is partly down to collagen, the protein that gives skin its structure, which may explain why Boots has seen a 1,570 per cent increase in searches for collagen on its website within the last six months.
A 2017 study on the influence of collagen fibres on skin reflectance found that when collagen decreases with age, skin colour becomes less bright.One way to boost collagen levels is with HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound), a treatment that uses ultrasound energy to target the layers of skin just below the surface.
The tissue heats up rapidly, prompting the cells to dish out collagen to heal itself.Dr Marwa Ali at Harrods Wellness Clinic is known for her Gala Glow treatment, which combines HIFU with medical-grade vitamin C.
Meanwhile Profhilo, an injectable bio-stimulation treatment available at Dr David Jack’s Harley Street clinic (and nationwide), delivers hyaluronic acid to the skin’s surface for hydration, while also stimulating collagen and elastin production.At home, a vitamin C serum will brighten on a surface level.
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