One of the most important aspects of keeping your skin looking young and healthy is preserving collagen. Collagen is responsible for giving skin its elasticity and bounce, so it's important to take steps to help protect it. In this blog post, we will discuss 8 ways that you can help preserve the collagen in your skin. We will also mention some of our fave products that can help with this ;)

1) Protect collagen with topical vitamin c

One way to protect collagen is by using a vitamin c serum. A vitamin c serum can help increase collagen in the skin. When using a vitamin c serum, it is best to apply it in the morning. Vitamin C helps to increase skin shine and protect from harmful UV damage. It is also important to use sunscreen when using a vitamin c serum, but more on that soon.

2) Use powerful peptides

Peptides are short-chain amino acids that have been shown to promote collagen and elastin in the skin. They can also improve skin firmness, which creates a more youthful appearance and even increases the collagen-boosting effect.

3) Resort to retinol/retinoids

Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative that helps to regulate and improve genes involved in collagen production. By improving collagen production, retinol can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Some examples of how retinol can help to improve facial wrinkles after constant application include:

1. Increasing collagen production to help fill in and smooth out wrinkles.

2. Stimulating new skin cell growth to help plump up the skin and smooth out wrinkles.

3. Helping to repair damage caused by sun exposure,

In a 2016 study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, research showed that there was a significant improvement in facial wrinkles after applying retinol for 12 weeks. You definitely want to try a retinol cream!

4) Protect your skin with sunscreen every day

Sunscreen is an important part of any skincare routine, as it helps to protect skin from the sun's harmful rays. Sun exposure can cause a lot of damage to the skin, including wrinkles, age spots, and even skin cancer. Sunscreen helps to prevent this damage by blocking the sun's rays from reaching the skin. SPF helps to prevent skin cancer by blocking UV rays from the sun. It is important to use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and to reapply it every 2 hours.

5) Limit your sugar intake

Sugar creates inflammation in the body, which can lead to collagen breakdown. In addition, sugar consumption has been linked to premature skin aging. So, limiting your sugar intake can help preserve collagen in your skin, as well as improve your overall health.

6) Mix in some shades to fight those rays

Sunglasses help keep the skin around the eyes healthier by protecting them from the sun's harmful UV rays. Sunglasses also help prevent wrinkles and crow's feet around the eyes by shading them from the sun. Too much or frequent sun exposure can cause premature aging, including wrinkles and collagen loss. Wearing sunglasses or shading up regularly helps to prevent these signs of aging.

7) Stop smoking (hopefully you didn't to begin with)!

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your skin. It accelerates the aging process and damages collagen, the protein that gives skin its elasticity (as we've gone through). Smoking also causes a breakdown of elastin, which leads to wrinkles and sagging skin (we don't want this). In addition, smoking decreases blood flow to the skin, resulting in a dull or uneven appearance. In short... if you're currently a smoker please TRY to kick the habit asap!

8) Prioritize protein in your diet

Protein is essential for collagen synthesis, so including high-protein foods in your diet is a good way to improve collagen production in the body. Protein provides the building blocks for collagen, and consuming enough protein helps ensure that your body has the necessary materials to make collagen. Some good sources of protein include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, lentils, and (free-range) dairy, to name a few!

As we age, it's more important than ever to take care of our skin and protect collagen. Collagen is essential for keeping skin looking elastic and youthful, so it's important to include collagen-preserving measures in our daily routine. Protecting collagen with things like a vitamin c serum, retinol, sunscreen, and a healthy diet are all great ways to help keep our skin looking vibrant and youthful! Keep an eye out on our blog for more topics around healthy living and skin care <3