FSS Marine Elastin PF

FSS Marine Elastin PF is a natural fish derived product that can be added skincare for intense anti-aging and moisturization benefits. The ocean is the majority of the earth’s surface while water is one of the most important ingredients for keeping our skin and body healthy, so this makes sense. Elastin is a protein in the skin that helps tissues regain their original shape after being stretched. Many components from underwater species have been found to be naturally beneficial in help­ing people acquire beautiful skin and hair.

The use of marine derived ingredients in cosmetic products started in Asia and has rapidly been growing ever since. Marine ingredients have started to become known for their potent anti-aging and moisturizing properties when used in skin and hair care. Traditionally different types of algae were used in ancient times to keep the skin looking conditioned and younger while marine collagen and elastin have also been shown to contain anti-aging properties. Marine elastin may be the best source of elastin for our skin and can help to diminish the appearance of wrinkles.

Collagen and elastin are proteins in the skin that decrease with age. These proteins start to decrease as early as our 20’s and aged skin becomes more noticeable over time. Collagen and its importance to the skin are well known however elastin is just as important. This large fibrous protein is formed by spiral filaments that are often compared to springs. These elastin fibers can stretch up to 1.5 times their length and snap back to their original shape. Elastin is primarily comprised of amino acids and is essential for the shape of our bodies, allowing tissues to regain their original shape. After the skin stretches, these amino acids aid in bringing the skin back to its original shape due to their interlinking chains, comprised of approximately twenty amino acids. This unique interlinking is ultimately responsible for elastin’s flexibility. These flexible chains allow for the formation of a flexible film on the surface of the skin and hair that en­hances suppleness and helps retain moisture. The more flexible our skin is the less signs of damage it will show making elastin a beneficial component in skincare. When used in hair care this protective film helps to prevent breakage while maintaining the hairs natural moisture.

As we all know, environmental factors, such as sun damage, contribute to the aging process. This environmental stress damages our skin and hairs elastin fibers and over time these once healthy fibers are replaced with damaged less effec­tive elastin fibers. These fibers then degenerate and separate into fragments causing modifications to our skin, com­monly known as wrinkles. Ultimately our body stops producing elastin in adulthood and elastin fibers are no longer renewed. For these reasons FSS Marine Elastin PF is a natural and critical component for skin and hair care products to smooth, moisturize, and improve their overall appearance. Other benefits include diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles due to its strong protective film forming properties while being a natural, paraben free product.