Reviewed by Dr. Gretchen San Miguel, MD. Triple Board Certified in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine. Founder, Vivant Medical Concierge.
What supports skin structure?
The short answer: Skin structure is supported by the proteins in the dermis, primarily collagen, which the body builds using amino acids as raw material. Supporting skin structure means supplying those building blocks and supporting the hydration that helps the structure perform. Structure and hydration work together, which is why a complete formula addresses both.
How skin structure works
Beneath the surface, the dermis contains a scaffold of structural proteins that give skin its firmness and bounce. The body builds and maintains that scaffold using amino acids, and natural production gradually declines with age. Supporting structure is about giving the body usable building blocks and the hydration that helps the whole system function. The research is detailed on our clinical research page.
Structure is not something a topical product reaches easily, since the scaffold sits below the surface. That is part of why internal support, supplying the building blocks the body uses, is a complementary angle to topical skincare rather than a competing one.
Supporting structure and hydration together
Structure alone is only half the story. Skin also needs hydration to look plump and perform well, which is why a structure-only product leaves a gap. The two reinforce each other: well-hydrated skin lets the structure perform, and good structure helps skin hold its shape.
H2Glow supports both: the HydraCollagen Matrix supplies glycine, proline, and lysine as structural building blocks, while a balanced electrolyte base and moisture-retention ingredients support hydration, all within a system of 17 actives. The fuller picture is in our pillar on collagen for skin hydration, and the amino acid detail is on our research page.
Frequently asked questions
How can I support my skin structure?
Support skin structure by supplying the amino acid building blocks tied to structural proteins and by supporting hydration. Structure and hydration work together, so a complete approach addresses both.
What ingredients support skin structure?
The amino acids glycine, proline, and lysine are most associated with structural proteins. They work best alongside hydration-supportive ingredients in a complete formula.
Does hydration affect skin firmness?
Hydration helps structural support perform, since well-hydrated skin looks plumper and the structure functions better. Neither hydration nor structure replaces the other.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements are based on clinical research on individual ingredients. Results may vary.