Collagen Ais the most abundant protein in the human body. It is present in the skin (dermis) and the connective tissue (muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc).
Collagen being an insoluble and hard ,fibrous protein plays an important role in the strength, structure and the elasticity of the skin. It has a triple helical structure and is primarily composed of three amino acids – proline , hydroxyproline and glycine.
“Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline” is a common ingredient in your anti-aging skin creams and lip care products. This is due to the fact that this miraculous ingredient is naturally derived and has ability to stimulate the production of collagen owing to the Hydroxyproline in it.
It has potential protective effects on collagen and elastin. Also , Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline has anti-oxidant action and scavenges the free radicals (reactive oxygen species) produced during smoking, UV radiation exposure, stress, pollution, etc. Free radical damage is a potential contributing factor in accelerating the skin aging process and causing damage to the cellular DNA.
Thus, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline is an excellent ingredient to watch out for in your anti-aging skin care creams and lip care products as it serves three purposes – rejuvenation , long lasting soothing hydration and anti-aging.
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