Type 3 Collagen:The First Step in Skin Collapse

What is type 3 collagen？

Type 3 collagen is the main collagen in human skin, fascia and tendon. And the ratio of type I collagen is 4 to 1. Type 3 collagen is tiny and exists between the epidermis and dermis. It is called baby collagen. Cushion Network is mainly composed of type ⅲ collagen, which refers to the organizational structure between epidermis and dermis. It is the key to hold up the epidermis and also the first step of skin collapse.

Characteristics

Type 3 collagen is immature, unstable and has low elastic tension. Smoking can lead to an increase in type 3 collagen, which disrupts the balance between type I and III collagen. Thus damaging the strength and integrity of fascia tissue, leading to the development of hernia.

Protein structure and function

In the extracellular space of tissues, type 3 collagen monomers assemble into macromolecular fibrils. And then aggregate into fibers, providing a strong support structure for tissues requiring tensile strength.

Type 3 collagen is not only an essential structural component of many organs, but also an important regulator of fibrillary diameter of type I and II collagen. Type III collagen is also known to play an important role in clotting by promoting platelet aggregation by binding to platelets.

Collagen is an important raw material for repairing damaged tissue. When the collagen in the dermis is oxidized and broken, its support for the epidermis is lost, causing uneven collapses and wrinkles. Now, as an effective cosmetic raw material, small molecule collagen can moisturize the skin, and its effect on the skin is self-evident.

The effect of type 3 collagen on the skin

1, Lock in moisture

Type III collagen can lock up the moisture of the skin and improve the phenomenon of dry skin and molting.

2, Enhance the skin tension

Increases skin tension, which makes skin look hydrated and lustrous.  Improve weather-related dull skin and skin health problems.

3, Anti-aging 

With the growth of age, the rapid loss of collagen in the body or long-term bad living habits, such as staying up late often will lead to accelerated aging of the skin and wrinkles on the skin. Type III collagen can delay aging and fade facial wrinkles.