Collagen: what is it and why is it so important for your skin?
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Collagen is HOT. We hear a lot about it these days and everyone wants it! But why? Simply put: collagen is said to make us look younger, and that sounds fantastic of course. But what exactly is collagen and why is it good for you? And does it actually work? So many questions! In this blog, we explain it all to you.
What is collagen?
Collagen is a substance in our body and can be found in your hair, nails, bones, joints, and muscles. It also keeps your skin firm and elastic. And that’s exactly the ‘problem’. As we get older, from around 25 years, our body produces less collagen. This makes the skin sag and develops wrinkles. Of course, ageing is part of life, but how nice is it to make your skin glow more with just a few small changes in your beauty routine?
How do you prevent losing collagen?
Now that you know collagen is very important for beautiful, youthful skin, you probably want to know how to keep it in your body. There are a few Maners for that. Below you’ll read what you should do and a little of what you shouldn’t do.
Do:
- Use a cream with collagen. Try the Varens Beaute Collagen Booster & Aloe Vera.
- Always use sunscreen or a cream with SPF. The sun is very harmful to skin (but you probably already knew that).
- Healthy eating is very important. Sugars reduce collagen production.
- Drinking water is also a must-have here. It’s one of the baSis for beautiful skin.
- Vitamin A stimulates collagen production and improves skin texture. You find this vitamin in animal products like fish, meat, and dairy.
- Vitamin C keeps your skin firm. The serum sunkissed Skin Collagen & Vitamin C Firming contains vitamin C and collagen. A Perfecte combination! You’ll also find vitamin C in foods like strawberries and berries.
- Don’t forget to cleanse your skin properly every day. This is also a baSis for beautiful skin.
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Don’t do: watch out for alcohol and Siarettes. Even if you apply all the tips above, these two are major skin enemies.
Why do you want to use collagen?
We can give a very short answer here: if you want to keep your youthful skin. From your mid-twenties, your body produces less collagen, and from your fifties almost none. Of course, you can’t completely stop this, but you can slow it down, so let’s focus on that!
Are there different types of collagen in your body?
Did you know there are several types of collagen? Each is found in different parts of the body and has a different function. Here’s a quick overview for you:
- Type 1: Found in hair, nails, skin, cartilage, bones, blood vessels, tendons, and connective tissue.
- Type 2: Located in joints, ribs, nose, and windpipe.
- Type 3: Also in skin, blood vessels, and tissues. This type helps wounds heal quickly.
Skin care with collagen
An easy Maner to fight skin ageing is choosing a cream or serum with collagen. We at haarspullen.nl are huge fans of these products:
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sunkissed Skin Collagen & Vitamin C Firming Serum reduces fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin texture.
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Varens Beaute Collagen Booster & Aloe Vera Facial Care reduces signs of skin ageing and gives the skin a healthy glow. The skin feels firmer and fresher.
Supplements with collagen
Another easy one to add: taking collagen supplements. We choose Bears Benefits Stop The Clock Youth Vitamin Collagen. The sweet but sugar-free bears contain a vitamin complex with 2400 mg collagen and 30 mg coenzyme Q10 per serving. Collagen firms the skin. The antioxidant Q10 plays an important role in protecting against oxidative stress. We do want to remind you that supplements are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. Eating well remains essential.
Good to know
Collagen also has a fantastic effect on your skin and nails. Your hair becomes healthier, shinier, and stronger, and the same goes for your nails. WE LIKE! If you have any questions about using collagen, feel free to contact our customer service. They are happy to help!
