Growing old itself is a blessing, filled with unforgettable life experiences, cherished memories, and meeting a bunch of amazing people who make the journey of life worth living! While ageing gracefully is a privilege, there is absolutely no reason your skin cannot stay looking young and flawless through all ages of life. Should you want to know, the secret to keeping your skin looking youthful and young is by providing it with a daily dose of protein in the form of collagen.
While collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the human body, it tends to gradually decrease once you enter your 30s. To be precise, after 30, women can lose up to 1% of this naturally occurring protein every year, making it quite challenging for their skin to maintain its elasticity and youthful properties.
Simply put, collagen for the skin is as essential as drinking water to keep yourself hydrated and fresh from within. Still not sure what collagen has to do for your skin or why it is important for making your skin appear gorgeous and youthful? We curated this detailed guide to take through everything you need to know about how to maintain youthful and young-looking skin.
What is Collagen and Its Role in Skin Health?
A naturally occurring protein in the human body, collagen is a key building block of your skin. It accounts for up to 30% of your total body protein that holds your skin, hair, muscles, bones, and other connective tissues together. Some common signs that indicate a decrease in collagen production in your skin often include fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, and a dull appearance.
Collagen also works to strengthen your skin barrier and keep your skin looking firm, plump, and beautifully bouncy, retaining that youthful glow. Losing 1% of this essential compound in your body every year can make your skin vulnerable to a host of skin problems that eventually boils down to losing a significant part of your youthful appearance.
But worry no more. With collagen-boosting skincare essentials retaining your skin's radiance has become simpler than you can imagine. Before we explore the ways in which you can boost collagen production in your body, let us understand some early signs of collagen loss and how you can prevent them:
The Early Signs of Collagen Loss
1. Fine lines and wrinkles:
Have you noticed those subtle lines around your mouth and eyes? Yes, those lines are the early indicators of reduced collagen levels in your skin. The firmness and elasticity of your skin are directly related to collagen levels in your body.
2. Loss of firmness:
As mentioned in the above pointer, the firmness of your skin can be greatly impacted by the collagen levels in your skin. This is because collagen provides structure and support to your skin, making it appear firm and tight. Regularly including collagen boosting serums like POND'S Youthful Miracle Serum with 3% Hexyl Retinol helps make your skin firm, improve elasticity, and boost 2X collagen production in your skin in just 2 weeks!
3. Dry and dull skin:
Lack of sufficient collagen production can also lead to unwanted dryness and dullness of your skin. Collagen plays a significant role in retaining moisture levels in your skin for that plump, bouncy, and healthy-looking appearance.
4. Rough and uneven texture:
With less collagen production, your skin may appear rough and dry, and in some cases also make your skin appear thin. This leads to an uneven texture that takes away the natural shine and glow of your beautiful skin.
How to Boost Collagen for Younger-Looking Skin?
1. Incorporate collagen boost serum:
One of the most effective yet simple ways of increasing collagen production in your skin is by incorporating concentrated serums that penetrate deep into your skin, boosting collagen production. However, when applying a face serum on your skin, do not forget to wash your face using gentle face cleansers like POND'S Youthful Miracle Face Wash with the goodness of Hexyl-Retinol. This step allows better penetration of ingredients in your skin and offering faster and better results.
2. Stay consistent with the skincare routine:
Well, investing in good skincare essentials is one thing and staying consistent with your routine is another. For instance, if you apply an eye cream like POND'S Youthful Miracle Eye Cream one day and forget to apply it for the next five days or more, you might not notice visible differences in your skin. Remember, consistency and investing in the right skincare products are the key to achieving flawlessly beautiful and youthful skin!
3. Adopt a healthy lifestyle:
Following a skincare routine with the correct products can help boost collagen production in your skin, but along with that, adopting a healthy lifestyle takes you a long way in your skincare journey. Drinking sufficient water, exercising daily, getting enough sleep, and eating green vegetables allow your skin to stay healthy inside out.
4. Protect your skin from harmful UV rays:
Harmful UV rays can be more unforgiving to your skin than you can imagine. They penetrate deep into your skin which can lead to several skin problems and affect the overall collagen production. Apply a good layer of POND'S Sun Miracle Light Sunscreen with SPF 55 PA+++ at least 15 to 20 minutes before walking out in the sun and enjoy optimum proception and radiance all day long!
Conclusion
While you might have no control over losing collagen from your body, you definitely can boost collagen production in your skin with the right care and precautions. Take a step forward and start your youthful skincare journey with POND'S Youthful Miracle Skincare Range, meticulously formulated for Indian skin for a timeless glow and radiance.
Disclaimer: POND'S products do not intend to treat any skin disorders. Please seek a dermatologist's advice to address any conditions or needs specific to your skin.
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