A number of cosmetic companies offer an anti-aging collagen cream treatment that seem to contain hope in a jar. But collagen as an ingredient in skin care creams doesn’t produce effective results since it cannot be absorbed directly into the skin. Instead, you have to look for products that not only increase collagen production, but also help to halt its breakdown.
One of the constant ravagers of skin also affects collagen – UV radiation. If you can avoid the sun during your day, try to stay in the shade or at least properly covered up. But not all sun exposure is harmful as you need some so that your body can produce vitamin D. A good option is to invest in an anti-aging sun block for daily use. Many contain helpful vitamins and botanicals which can aid skin health and act as a booster to your collagen creams.
Free radicals are another constant threat to your skin and body and that of course includes your collagen. This is a problem that can be dealt through diet and with collagen skin cream. Foods rich in antioxidants should be your first choices and some of the best are fresh, dark blue and purple fruit like pomegranates and acai berries. A number of skin firming creams also include antioxidants and an application of them directly to your skin can help to ease the free radical attacks.
As we’ve just mentioned, you are what you eat, and your diet can show on your face. Vitamin deficiencies can hamper your collagen production and should be addressed immediately. Vitamin C is used to form collagen and you should work to get your daily recommended dosage from foods and juices before turning to supplements. Another nutrient you may be lacking in but not even know it is hyaluronic acid. While it can be found in some natural sources such as soy, this is where turning to skin care products is the easier choice. You will even be able to find an effective collagen cream that can help to specifically break down and absorb hyaluronic acid if they contain Phytessence Wakame, an additive derived from kelp.
Finally, irritation is one more bane of collagen. When your skin encounters certain substances, it becomes damaged and sometimes even weeks afterward can show visible signs of such. Worst of all, some of the anti-aging and collagen elastic creams out there might actually be the cause of this irritation. To avoid this unfortunate circumstance you should also avoid creams that contain petroleum products such as petroleum jelly. Mineral oil is another ingredient to avoid as it can do serious damage by clogging your pores. Look for all natural alternatives instead such as shea butter to form the basis of creams and other lotions.
When thinking about skin care, you need to think beyond just which jar you will purchase. Having a collagen cream in your collection is useful, but working to prevent or at least stall the natural breakdown of collagen is really smart. It does take some extra work, but it will show everyday on your healthy, beautiful skin and those results make it all worthwhile.
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