You may be wondering why would you need collagen in your body and what does it have to do with your skin? For those who do not know what collagen is, it is a type of protein that is found in our bones, skin, teeth, blood vessels, muscles and many more. One of the roles of this protein in the body is that it keeps skin elastic. Plus, it is also the one that replaces our dead skin cells.

Now you understand how important collagen is in maintaining a flawless looking skin. Sadly though, there are many factors that reduce the amount of collagen in our body—aging, too much sun exposure, unhealthy habits and imbalanced diet. When the collagen production in the body is reduced, it leaves our skin susceptible to the formation of signs of aging like wrinkles, dark circles, fine lines and sagging skin.

With that in mind, it is a must that we find a way on how we can replenish the collagen levels in our body. Lucky for you, there are some ways on how you can boost collagen production in the skin. Here are some of them:

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1.)    Eat The Right Foods

Since we are talking about protein and its production in the body, it just makes sense that we touch the topic of diet. As they say, you are what you eat. So if you want to look flawless and young looking, you have to be careful in choosing what you eat. The best thing about this is that there are actually some foods that can boost collagen production in the body. What are these foods? Here they are:

 

•    Fish

Fishes like salmon and tuna contain high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, and these substances are beneficial to the fatty membrane that protects our skin cells, keeping them healthy.

 

•    Red Vegetables

Red vegetables such as peppers, beets, and tomatoes contain lycopene which is an antioxidant that protects skin from the sun and increases collagen levels in the body at the same time.

 

•    Orange vegetables

Sweet potatoes and carrots contain high amounts of vitamin A which regenerates and restores collagen that has been damaged in the body.

 

•    Berries

As we all know, strawberries, blueberries and most especially, blackberries and raspberries are rich in antioxidants that protect the body from the effects of free radicals and prevent the breakdown of collagen in the body.

 

•    Citrus Fruits

We are all aware of the high vitamin C content of citrus fruits. But what is the relation between vitamin C and collagen? Vitamin C actually helps proline and lysine (amino acids) in the body to be converted to collagen.

 

2.)    Use The Right Skin Care Products

In addition to eating right, you should also place great importance on choosing the skin care products that you use. There are plenty of products in the market that claim to be collagen boosting, but not all will give you your desired effects. 

When choosing skin care products, opt for ones that contain fruit extracts and vitamins C and E as these substances are known to boost collagen production. Oftentimes, the products that can help boost collagen are those that targets cellulite like the Ahava Mineral Shaper Cellulite Control.

3.)    Try Red Light Therapy

This may be your first time to hear about the red light therapy. This treatment uses a home device that uses infrared and red rays in improving blood circulation and boost collagen production. The rays will also facilitate the release of cytokines which are chemical messengers which stimulate the function of fibroblasts which are the cells that produce collagen.

 

4.)    Enjoy a Facial Massage

A facial massage is not just for relaxation—it comes with plenty of skin benefits as well! Through the rubbing motion of a massage, the flow of blood to the skin is stimulated, delivering the amount of nutrients that our body needs to produce collagen.

When applying collagen boosting skin care products, it is recommended that you apply them in an upward massaging motion and give your skin the collagen that it needs!

Whether we like it or not, we need collagen so we can maintain the youthful glow and flawless look of our skin (or at the very least, keep the signs of aging at bay). Try the tips that we have mentioned above so you can boost collagen production in the body and love and fully embrace the skin that you are in!

 

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