Category Two
Glycation Wrinkling
If you’re like most people, then no one has ever told you about glycation. Glycation has been described as carmelization of the skin from the inside out.
Affecting Collagen and Elastin fibers, glycation is now well recognized to be a leading cause of accelerated skin aging. Key genetic markers tested in this genetic category play a key role in preventing glycation of your skin.
The role of genetics
The genes that make up your Wrinkling (A.G.E.) score play a key role in skin Glycation. They are responsible for controlling serum glucose levels, energy intake and energy release.
Having variations in these genes can alter the functioning of normal glucose levels and energy metabolism. While glucose is a vital cellular fuel, if not completely metabolized by the body Glycation can occur, leading way to wrinkling, dryness and laxity.
Glycation Interruption
Responsible for controlling serum glucose levels, energy intake and release. While glucose is a vital cellular fuel, if not fully metabolised Glycation can occur.
Did you know?
1 in 2
Are genetically predisposed to reduced genetic protection against Glycation.
Did you know?
1 in 2
1 in 2
Are genetically predisposed
to reduced genetic protection
against Glycation.
Sugar and Wrinkles
Glucose is the sugar your body uses as its main source of fuel. If not metabolized properly, glucose can bind to your skin’s collagen and elastin fibers, forming abnormal chemical bridges that cause tissue damage. This process, called glycation, causes your skin to become rigid and lose elasticity.
Glycation also impairs your skin’s ability to regenerate, which leads to skin laxity, cracking, thinning, redness and inability to self-repair.
Sugar and Wrinkles
Glucose is the sugar your body uses as its main source of fuel. If not metabolized properly, glucose can bind to your skin’s collagen and elastin fibers, forming abnormal chemical bridges that cause tissue damage. This process, called glycation, causes your skin to become rigid and lose elasticity.
Glycation also impairs your skin’s ability to regenerate, which leads to skin laxity, cracking, thinning, redness and inability to self-repair.
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About Glycation
Causing Collagen and Elastin fibers to lose their ability to function normally, glycation is implicated in accelerated skin aging.
Glycation has been described as carmelization of the skin from the inside out. The skin-damaging effects of glycation cause wrinkles, dryness (eczema), skin laxity, as well as acne and rosacea.
Advanced Glycation End Products (A.G.Es) are the end result of a glucose-driven process known as Glycation. Glycation occurs when excess bodily glucose molecules link to the skin’s Collagen and Elastin fibers.
This cross-linking can form chemical bridges between these proteins. Glycated fibers can become rigid, less elastic and have reduced regenerative ability, which can lead to damage such as laxity, cracking and thinning skin.
Skin Glycation
Glycated wrinkles are a result of hardened elastin fibers and these types of wrinkles appear around the eyes, cheeks and chin areas.
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