Collagen and Elastin are macro-proteins which form the structure of the skin’s deeper layers (see picture to the right). They’re also responsible for the skin’s overall firmness and elasticity.

Collagenase and Elastase are the enzymes which prevent the renewal of these deeper layers, and so cause wrinkles to appear.

In in vitro testing, Viqua® was shown to be a potent inhibitor of both Collagenase and Elastase at low concentration, and so helped to significantly reduce the symptoms of ageing associated with them.