💡Did you know that static wrinkles are mainly caused by a lack of collagen?
Starting at age 25, your body's own collagen production begins to decline by 1-2% annually, and various factors accelerate this process. With the help of a healthy lifestyle and a routine tailored to your skin's needs, you can actively boost collagen synthesis and thus counteract the formation of wrinkles.
We'll tell you why collagen deficiency leads to wrinkles and what you can do about it.
🤯 You're hearing about collagen everywhere these days, but what is it and why is it so important for the skin? Today I'll explain to you why a collagen deficiency leads to an increased incidence of wrinkles starting at age 25, and what you can do about it.
♀️ Women in particular are more susceptible to collagen deficiency because they naturally have fewer collagen fibers and therefore 20-25% thinner skin than men.
While the decline in collagen production in men is relatively steady, women experience a dramatic drop of up to 30% after menopause due to lower estrogen levels. The result is increasingly thinning skin, loss of volume, and static wrinkles.
💔 In addition to the natural aging process, free radicals are primarily responsible for the breakdown of collagen: They are caused by UV radiation, for example, and then destroy the collagen fibers in the skin. This process is called photodamage .
Other environmental factors that promote collagen degradation include chronic stress , the consumption of stimulants , and an unhealthy diet . These factors impair the body's own collagen production by slowing the overall metabolism.
😮 How can I stop the rapid collagen breakdown?
🌸 A healthy lifestyle!
Since the body regenerates at night, sufficient sleep is essential for proper collagen production. You should also reduce your stress levels and eat a protein- and nutrient-rich diet . According to a US study, vitamin C, in particular, supports the body's collagen production and strengthens the immune system by neutralizing free radicals (DePhilipo et al. 2018).
💎 The right skin care!
Because UV radiation is one of the main causes of skin aging and collagen degradation, you should apply SPF every day . Hyaluronic acid is also excellent for boosting collagen production. It retains large amounts of moisture , which is also important for collagen synthesis, and actively stimulates it (study by Abbas Bukhari et al. 2018).
🧘🏽♀️ Exercise for the whole body!
Exercise promotes blood circulation and nutrient supply , and can thus also promote collagen synthesis. In addition to traditional exercise, face yoga also has a positive effect on collagen production: According to a study from Chicago, face yoga can effectively train your facial muscles and thus compensate for volume loss (Alam et al. 2018). Face yoga sessions with an EMS Gua Sha also stimulate elastin and collagen production (Shin et al. 2022).
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