What’s collagen?
Why is collagen essential in achieving wrinkle-free skin and why should you use collagen creams? Right below the surface of your skin there’s something that determines if your skin will wrinkle and when it will wrinkle. Collagen is a network of protein fibers that keeps skin firm, elastic and youthful. As you get older and your skin ages, you lose collagen…and wrinkles start to appear. There are things you can do to slow down the aging process.
Who is at greatest risk of getting wrinkles?
Everyday living destroys precious collagen. But you’re at greater risk if you are:
- fair skinned
- dry skinned
- thin skinned
How can you save your collagen?
Here are things you can do to protect the collagen in your skin:
- Avoid too much sun exposure. You don’t have to stay out of the sun completely. However, you have to use sunscreen every day. Choose one that shields against both UVA and UVB rays, with an SPF of at least 15.
- Don’t pull or stretch your skin by resting your face on your hands or sleeping burrowed face-down in your pillow.
- Stop smoking to prevent lines around your mouth.
- Don’t massage your face or rub it dry. Pat gently with a towel.
- Have the right prescription for your glasses so you won’t be squinting, which can lead to wrinkles.
Are there any skin care products that can make you look younger?
Cosmetic companies know how important collagen is to the skin, but it would be misleading to suggest that you can just rub collagen back into your skin to replenish it. The molecules are too big to reach your collagen layer where they are most needed. However, there are skin products with collagen that can make you look more youthful and here are some of the products with collagen available on this site:
Is there an alternative to Botox?
…Maybe! We are all aware of the benefits Collagen offers & and Dr. Brandt’s REVITALIZING FACE SERUM may be your answer.
For a less expensive, but highly effective, collagen booster, we recommend FIRMx Collagen Hydra-Gel Face & Eye Patches 90 patches / 2 shapes
For a reasonably priced and easier, more convenient way to apply a collagen product to your face, we highly recommend Instant FIRMx Collagen Bounce Stick – Sheer Glow
