In our previous article, we emphasised on the importance and benefits of collagen in our skin. Since, it is a component very much essential for maintaining young and wrinkle-free skin, we want to reduce its loss as much as possible. Here are some simple ways that you could adopt to combat collagen loss!
1. Adding Collagen to Your Skincare Routine and Diet
As you lose collagen, skin elasticity and fine lines may start to appear. We would recommend tackling these signs both topically and from within. Collagen skincare is known for its excellent moisturising and film-forming properties. You can find products with a wide range of different molecular weights of collagen to tackle the different layers of the skin to achieve optimal effect. Click here to view our formulation guide on Collagen skincare. Alternatively, you could look out for collagen boosting ingredients. Some of such ingredients include Vitamin C and Retinol.
2. Daily Sunscreen is Important
It is not new that UV radiation causes various harmful effects such as premature aging of the skin and signs of sun damage such as wrinkles, leathery skin, liver spots, actinic keratosis, and solar elastosis. Free radicals create oxidative damage and degrade the collagen in your skin. By simply diligently applying your sun cream daily you will be able to slow down the aging process.
3. Exercising Regularly and Look Out for Your Diet
Active beauty has been a big hit in the recent years. Other than the fitness benefits exercising brings, exercising also greatly contributes to your skin health. Regular moderate exercise is able to increase your body’s production of natural anti-oxidants which help protect cells. Additionally, as your heart pumps quickly, blood flow is improved, contributing to better skin health. An improved blood flow means that waste and toxins causing cell damage are leaving the cells more quickly and skin cells are being nourished with nutrients more rapidly. The cells will have improved vitality and more effective cellular repair and replacement.
Another way of caring for your skin is looking out for your diet, in particular your sugar intake. Excessive consumption of sugar leads to glycation which is a process that leads to collagen becoming weak and brittle. As a result, skin elasticity is affected causing premature signs of aging.
4. Smoking Damages Your Skin
Smoking is not only harmful to health; it also damages your skin! Tobacco has a direct effect on the appearance of your skin. It is observed that smokers generally have poor skin tone, sagging skin, lines especially around the lips, age spots and crow’s feet and wrinkles. In a medically reviewed article, signs of aging are more evident in the twin who smokes.
All in all, there are numerous methods to improve skin health. Very often, ways of caring for your health can be used interchangeably to achieve better looking skin, start with these simple steps!
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