Most women now know how important collagen is for staying young and vibrant. But for those who haven't yet delved into its importance in detail, let's give a quick reminder.
Collagen is a type of protein found in the body that gives the skin its strength and elasticity, and is the main building block of muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues. It is the most important factor in giving the skin its radiance and healthy appearance. However, this very important protein unfortunately doesn't stay with us throughout our lives. As the body ages, it produces less collagen, and the existing collagen rapidly disappears and its quality decreases after a certain age. Every woman loses a certain amount of collagen from the age of 30 onwards. This is why the first wrinkles appear. As we age, because collagen is depleted and its quality deteriorates, the skin sags, becomes dull, and takes on an aged appearance.
Therefore, every woman needs to store collagen to look healthier and better in the future, to have a better appearance than her age.
When should we start?
The earlier you start, the better. Because the skin is constantly exposed to external factors. The earlier we start protecting collagen, the wiser it is. It's generally most important from age 25 onwards. However, women under 25 can also protect their collagen reserves by avoiding excessive sun exposure, not using tanning beds, and using SPF in all seasons.
Beauty centers offer various treatments for collagen reserves, but let's look at what you can do as part of your daily routine.
Protect yourself from the sun.
The sun plays a major role in skin aging and, consequently, collagen production. This is why daily SPF use is so important. Since UV rays and environmental pollution break down collagen more quickly, it's necessary to protect yourself from the sun as much as possible. A sunscreen with antioxidant-rich ingredients will protect your collagen reserves by defending your skin against free radical damage.
Use Collagen Serum
To help boost collagen production, incorporate collagen serums from a reputable brand into your daily skincare routine. When choosing a product, prioritize ingredients that support collagen production, such as peptides and amino acids. These not only stimulate collagen production but also help maintain collagen reserves.
Take Collagen Supplements
Collagen supplements, taken in cycles, support skin health from within. You can consume them in gummy form, liquid, or powder, mixing them into your drink. When choosing a product, make sure it contains two or three amino acids. Collagen peptides, absorbed through the digestive system, are used by the body wherever needed. This helps maintain better body health.
Support Skin Care
Enhance your skin's resilience by adding some supportive ingredients alongside your collagen serums to your skincare routine.
Retinols are one of the best ingredients for stimulating collagen production, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, and improving skin texture. If you're using them for the first time, start with one or two days a week and then establish a regular routine. Vitamin C is one of the most important supporters of collagen synthesis. Using a daily Vitamin C serum helps protect existing collagen from damage and supports the production of new collagen. Don't skip Vitamin C supplementation. Peptides are the building blocks of collagen. Peptide-containing products help increase skin strength and elasticity by signaling the skin to produce more collagen. Hyaluronic acid is another supporting ingredient that helps moisturize and plump the skin. Since well-hydrated skin supports the function of collagen and other structural proteins, you should also be in close contact with hyaluronic acid