The Anatomy of a Wrinkle: Why You Need to Feed the Dermis, Not Just the Surface

1. You Are Treating the Wrong Layer

When we look in the mirror, we see the Epidermis. This is the outermost layer of the skin, acting as a waterproof barrier against the world. However, the Epidermis is mostly dead cells waiting to shed. The "living" skin—where the magic happens—is the Dermis, located just beneath.

The Dermis contains 70% of the skin's collagen, along with elastin and blood vessels. Most anti-ageing creams only hydrate the dead Epidermis. To actually impact the structural integrity of your face, you need to reach the Dermis. And the only way to reach the Dermis effectively is through the blood supply, not through the surface.

The "Mattress" Analogy

To understand a wrinkle, imagine your skin is a bed.

• The Sheet: This is the Epidermis (top layer). It should be smooth and tight.
• The Springs: This is the Dermis (collagen and elastin). They provide the bounce and support.
• The Stuffing: This is Hyaluronic Acid (hydration).

If the springs break or the stuffing dries out, the mattress sags. Consequently, the sheet on top becomes loose and creased. You can iron the sheet (use creams) all day, but if the springs underneath are broken, the bed will never look flat. You have to repair the springs.

2. Why We Wrinkle: The Structural Collapse

A wrinkle is not a crack in the surface; it is a collapse of the foundation. As we age, the fibroblasts in the Dermis slow down production. We lose about 1.5% of our collagen "springs" every year after age 25. This creates structural gaps. The skin loses its scaffolding.

Gravity pulls it down (sagging), and repetitive movements etch lines into the areas where the support is weakest. Drinking Angus Bone Broth provides the raw materials—specifically Glycine, Proline, and Hydroxyproline—that the body uses to manufacture new springs, helping to re-densify the mattress from the inside.

3. The Blood Supply Connection

The Epidermis has no blood vessels. It gets its nutrients by diffusion from the Dermis below. The Dermis, however, is highly vascular. It is fed by thousands of tiny capillaries.

This is why diet is so powerful. When you drink bone broth, the amino acids are absorbed into the bloodstream and delivered directly to these dermal capillaries. You are literally feeding the skin from the roots up. A cream has to fight through a tough barrier; a nutrient in the blood has a VIP pass straight to the Fibroblasts.

4. Hydration is More Than Water

You can drink 3 litres of water a day and still have dry skin if you lack the "sponge." In the Dermis, water is held in place by Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), primarily Hyaluronic Acid. These molecules act like a sponge, holding 1000x their weight in water to keep the mattress plump.

Our Bioactive Collagen naturally supports these GAGs. By consuming them, you support the skin's ability to retain the water you drink, maintaining that "bouncy" pressure that pushes outwards against the skin, smoothing out fine lines.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can deep wrinkles disappear?

Once a wrinkle is deeply etched (a static wrinkle), no nutritional product can completely erase it like an eraser. However, by thickening the Dermis and improving hydration, you can significantly "plump" the surrounding area, making the wrinkle appear softer and less defined.

2. Is exfoliating bad?

Exfoliation treats the Epidermis (the sheet). It is good for glow, but it doesn't fix the Dermis. Don't rely on exfoliation alone for anti-ageing; you need structural support too.

3. Does facial massage help?

Yes. Massage increases blood flow to the Dermis. If your blood is loaded with collagen peptides (from your broth), massage helps deliver those nutrients more efficiently to the target area.

4. Why do smokers wrinkle faster?

Smoking constricts the blood capillaries in the Dermis, starving the skin of oxygen and nutrients. It also destroys Vitamin C, which is essential for building collagen. It basically rusts the springs of the mattress.

5. Is Type I or Type III better?

You need both. Type I provides the tensile strength (toughness), while Type III provides the elasticity (snap-back). Bovine Bone Broth is rich in both, making it the ideal "skin food."

Final Thoughts

You cannot build a house by painting the roof. To maintain a youthful complexion, you must respect the architecture of your skin. Feed the Dermis, support the springs, and the surface will take care of itself.

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