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We have talked about collagen before in previous blogs and its role in your body to support bones, skin, nails, hair, and ligaments. As the most abundant protein in the human body, collagen is essential for our health. It provides the support matrixthat underpins healthy skin, and it is a vital part of skin firmness and elasticity.
When you are young, the rope-like structure of collagen remains tight, but as you get older, the ends begin to fray. As our natural production decreases during the ageing process, your body can not replace the collagen at the same rate as it breaks down. The skin becomes more susceptible to sagging, wrinkles and loss of firmness.
No matter your skin type, there are certain things that everyone can do to promote healthy skin and including collagen in your 360 approach to beauty and wellbeing should be one of them. It is available in different formats, such as drinks, supplements, and skincare, making it easy to incorporate into any routine.
Collagen is a beauty booster that is well worth the hype. There is no wonder why it is so popular with its many benefits for the skin and anti-ageing properties. But why is it so essential for a healthy complexion?
People who supplement collagen or use collagen skincare report an improvement in youthfulness and radiance in the health of their skin. Collagen also helps the skin's natural renewal process where old skin cells shed to make way for new cells that help the skin glow.
As we approach the summer season, many of us want glowing skin so we can have the confidence to step out with minimal make-up and let our skin breathe. Glowing skin does not just come from using topical skincare products. Instead, it comes from taking an inside-out approach.
The reality is that some extra care and attention is needed throughout the summer months to keep your skin healthy, as the sun can cause damage, such as an uneven increase in melanin production, which can produce irregular colouring (pigmentation) to the skin. The wind can also cause damage to the skin, too much exposure to it can reduce the natural sun protection in your skin. It can cause the outer layer of your skin to dry out, weaken and these cells can fall off, reducing the sun protective effects.
