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Last time, in "The Story of Okinawa Shell Ginger Water 2," we talked about its effectiveness against blemishes.
This time, I would like to talk about "The Story of Okinawa Shell Ginger Water No. 3" and how it can be useful for aging skin in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.
Please stay with us until the end.
Collagen plays a major role in skin
Surprisingly, shell ginger extract has been found to have the effect of "promoting collagen production."
One of the main reasons why wrinkles, sagging skin, and dryness occur as we age is that our bodies produce less collagen.
Collagen is a protein and an important component of the body.
It also plays a major role in beauty and is an essential moisturizing ingredient for hydration.
There are several types of collagen, and it is also used throughout the body, including in blood vessels, but here I would like to focus specifically on its use in beauty.
Collagen exists on the outside of the cells and keeps the skin moisturized between the cells.
Another type of collagen is responsible for the elasticity of the skin. It is found in large amounts in the epidermis, but is especially abundant in the dermis layer. It has a shape similar to a bed spring, and when you press it, it returns to its original position thanks to the elasticity of this spring-like collagen.
Collagen decreases year by year as we age, and the body's ability to produce it also weakens.
As a result, your skin will lack the collagen it needs, causing it to become dry and lose firmness, elasticity, and lustre, leading to sagging.
Stops collagen loss and promotes its production
When I first started using shell ginger, I knew that it was good for dark spots, but it was the first time I had heard that it also promotes collagen production.
This was explained to me by the manufacturer,
To begin with, shell ginger water is extremely versatile, and each of its individual effects is highly effective, which I thought was amazing in itself, but to be honest, I couldn't believe that it could also promote collagen production.
However, I have actually noticed an improvement in my skin's firmness and tightening effect.
Furthermore, as research into shell ginger progressed year by year and its effectiveness became better known, many companies began to conduct their own research.
Now, although it's a little complicated, I'd like to introduce you to the two mechanisms by which collagen is broken down.
[Collagenase Inhibitor]
Collagenase is an enzyme that breaks down collagen (the component that gives skin its firmness and elasticity).Inhibits collagenase activityBy doing so,Suppresses collagen breakdownIt is thought that...
[Elastase Inhibitor]
Elastase is a hydrolytic enzyme that specifically breaks down elastin (the elastic fibers that support collagen).Inhibits elastase activityThis helps to suppress the breakdown of elastin, helping to maintain skin firmness.Prevents causes of signs of skin aging (wrinkles and sagging)It is thought that...
It has been discovered that shell ginger has these two "inhibitory effects."
This experimental data is for shell ginger essential oil, but shell ginger water is predicted to have a similar effect.
At the same time, shell ginger also promotes collagen production,
・While halting the loss of collagen
・Promotes collagen production
There is a double effect.
When you use shell ginger skin care products, your skin will become firmer, have smoother texture, and look more youthful.
In this way, we can see that shell ginger is a very useful herb for treating aging skin and anti-aging, such as sagging skin, wrinkles, and dryness.
References: Japan Aroma Environment Association Aroma Science Research Institute
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