The winning combination

What is Rheoderm® HMC ?

Rheoderm® HMC is a collagen peptide and hyaluronic acid supplement designed to support skin hydration, improve plumpness and firmness, and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Rheoderm® HMC is composed of hydrolyzed marine collagen type I with a low molecular weight (2000 Da) for enhanced absorption, and pharmaceutical-grade hyaluronic acid obtained through biofermentation,

What is hyaluronic acid ?

An essential molecule whose quantity decreases with age

Hyaluronic acid (HA), a major component of the skin, is fundamental to retain water and maintain healthy skin tone, elasticity, and a smooth, youthful appearance (1).

However, aging and extrinsic stimuli such as solar ultraviolet radiation, smoking, and air pollutants gradually reduces the amount of HA in the skin (2-5).

The skin loses elasticity and firmness, becomes thinner and dry, and fine lines appear on its surface. Therefore, correcting this loss of HA is an essential component of an anti-aging strategy.

A large molecule whose skin penetration is problematic

​As the molecular weight of HA is relatively high, its penetration in the skin is very problematic when topically applied, and HA-based creams, lotions and serums will only moisturize the superficial layers of the skin. On the contrary, when orally administered, 90% of the ingested HA is absorbed into the body and migrate into connective tissues, such as skin (6-8). HA will then increase water in the skin and stimulates collagen, HA and proteoglycan synthesis as demonstrated in several clinical studies (9-13).

As a result, HA will provide a durable and deep skin hydration with a plumping effect.

Why collagen peptide supplementation ?

From your mid-20s, the body's natural collagen production begins to decline. This gradual loss shows up as fine lines, dullness, brittle nails and thinning hair. Supplementing with collagen peptides will stimulate your body's own collagen synthesis, supporting smoother, plumper skin and helping to strengthen hair and nails. 

Marine collagen is a form of collagen protein derived from fish skin. It's rich in Type I collagen – the collagen type most abundant in our skin. Hydrolyzed into small peptides (2000 Da) for maximum absorption, it replenishes declining collagen stores and support skin structure, firmness and elasticity. 

Our marine collagen peptides are clinically studied to help reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and strengthen hair and nails.

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