Collagen is the most common protein in the body. It is found in fat, tendons, bones and many other connective tissues. When these collagens are healthy, the cells that contain this healthy protein will look strong and young.

An important point about collagen is that the more collagen in the tissue, the more collagen the tissue is able to store and make. This is why it is so important to pay attention to skin collagen production.

 

Collagenation of the skin is very important for its smoothness. Of course, all skins have collagen, but over time, this collagen is broken down or its amount is reduced. In order to have smooth skin, it is better to increase the presence of these collagens in the skin or to stimulate their repair with small injuries that we inflict on them. It can be said that more collagen means less wrinkles and smoother skin.

 

 
Collagenation of the skin
What is collagen and what is its function in the body?
 

Collagen is the main protein in the skin structure that acts like a scaffold, keeping the skin smooth and voluminous so that the skin is smooth and wrinkle-free.

 

The effect of collagen production
 

 What causes the skin to lose collagen production or break down collagen?
Dermatologists and researchers on the causes of damage to this protein include the following:

Sun exposure
Environmental pollution
Foods and diets that contain large amounts of free radicals (such as fast food).
age increasing
And...
As we age, the collagen production of the skin decreases and the skin becomes thinner, and the scaffold we talked about earlier provides less support to the skin and the skin looks more sagging. The age increase we are talking about occurs from the beginning of the third decade of life, ie the beginning of the twenties, so contrary to many people's beliefs, its repair and collagen production of the skin is important even at a young age.

 

Aging and collagen production
 

Here are some things that help repair skin collagen.

Retinoids
Vitamin vit c
Aloe vera
Antioxidants
Ginseng plant
Take collagen supplements
Sunscreen
Exercise regularly
Regular sleep routine and life plan
Things to avoid
Consult for other treatments
 

Add retinoids to your daily routine
Remember that retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A. Some research shows that using retinol after 12 weeks helps improve facial wrinkles by boosting skin collagen production. (It is better to note that the use of drugs such as retinoids because of side effects such as it is better to do under the supervision of a doctor). In some cases, due to the intolerance of the effects of these retinoids on sensitive skin, alternative drugs are used.

 

To read more about the side effects of retinoids

 

 

Collagen production with vitamin c
 
Protects skin collagen with topical vit C:
This antioxidant protects the skin and collagen and other skin proteins against oxidants and free radicals.

 

Aloe vera:
This plant and its extract have been used in any way to heal and soothe wounds. This plant stimulates cell growth and helps increase skin collagen production in the skin and improves the beauty and youth of the skin.

 

Collagenation of the skin with aloe vera
 

Consumption of antioxidants:
With a simple internet search, you can fully identify foods, fruits, vegetables, and supplements that are rich in antioxidants and add them to your diet.

Vitamin C explains why skin is protected by antioxidants.

For example, in the case of coriander (a plant that is found daily in vegetables), in addition to vitamin C and its antioxidant content, it also contains detoxifying agents.

 

Use sunscreen:
Using sunscreen is very important to protect your skin from the sun. Sunlight is one of the most important causes of cancer. In addition, the rays that enter the lower layers of the skin cause damage to the collagen and break down and interfere with the collagen production process of the skin. It is better to look at sunscreen through the eyes of a medicinal product than a cosmetic product. It is best to have a sunscreen spf of at least 30.

The next point about sunscreen is the continuous renewal of this cream during the day, so it is better to renew these creams every few hours and their use is recommended even on cloudy days.

Another important point about sunscreen is the use of these creams in areas that you do not usually use creams for these areas, such as the ears or neck and under the chin.

The American Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that one of the best ways to protect yourself from the sun is to wear a brimmed hat and umbrella that protects the skin from being exposed to light in general.

 

Gensing plant:
The anti-aging effects of this plant, along with not causing an allergic reaction on the skin, help the skin to maintain its appearance and increase the collagen production of the skin.

This plant has another property, such as the spf in sunscreens, which prevents damage to collagen and cells due to the sun's UVB rays.

Another thing about ginseng is that it contains antioxidants that help protect the skin and other organs of the body against free radicals.

 

Collagen supplements:
Taking these supplements can help the skin build collagen by providing the protein needed to make collagen. Of course, keep in mind that like all of the above, this is an auxiliary method, and all of these together help the skin to produce and regenerate collagen. In addition to Gh