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     5 ways to boost collagen naturally

Collagen is the main component of our body. Our body naturally contains 25 to 35% of our total body material. It is present in our skin. It is also found in blood vessels.

It's in our joints, it's in our eyes, it's everywhere.

It makes our body bounce. Our body becomes more mobile. As we age, collagen starts to decrease in our body and the process of new collagen formation slows down. This process starts in the mid 20's and increases further in the 30's. So when we say our joints are stiff, our skin is pale, Blood vessels are hardened, all of these things happen when our flexibility-producing element is reduced.

There are 28 types of collagen of which type one type two type three are the most important. Because all of them are present in large quantities and play a very important role. Most creams and serums contain collagen, but they have no significant benefit because the collagen molecules they contain are quite large and cannot be absorbed into the skin.

 Now let's talk what are the reasons the collagen starts to decrease with time.

1)    First of all, the process of aging causes collagen to decrease as the rate of collagen formation slows down with age.

2)    Sun protection daily is a very difficult task. If you find it difficult to apply sunscreen, cover yourself from the sun because the sun's radiation hits our skin, it breaks down collagen and accelerates the aging process.

3)    Another reason why our collagen is low is our diet. If there is a lack of vitamin C biotin and zinc in the diet, it also causes our collagen to become reduced.

So these are some of the reasons that reduce collagen, now we have to know how we can increase collagen.

 

1)    Use sunblock

First of all, start applying sunblock according to skin type.

2)    Balance diet

Second use a diet that contains good supplements like vitamin C, zinc, and biotin are things that play a role in building our collagen these are antioxidants that eliminate all waste products produced in our body. They accelerate the process of formation of colleges in the body, so citrus fruits in the diet such as oranges, and lemons should be used more, dry fruits should be used, fish should be used, and green leafy vegetables should be used. All these things speed up the anti-aging process.

3) Use retinol

For the skin, one should use substances that increase the amount of collagen directly, the first of which is retinol.  Retinol is a medical drug with so many benefits that we cannot count them, especially for anti-aging. However, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding do not use it without a doctor's advice. People with dry skin think they can't use retinol. Apply moisturizer once or twice a week to retinol. Don't use it daily but definitely use it. Also, use vitamin C serum these serums boost collagen production.

4) In-office-procedure

Now let's talk about the processes that cause the anti-aging process to accelerate and increase the amount of collagen. We are talking about how collagen can be grown naturally. If we take it directly from the outside, it is not very useful.

Microneedling is a great treatment for in-office procedures. Microneedling accelerates the process of collagen formation within our skin. Red light therapy can also be taken. Red light therapy removes toxins from the sun's rays inside our skin

And it accelerates the process of collagen formation. In addition, you can take chemical peeling, this will eliminate your dead skin and produce new collagen. 

5) Lifestyle modification

Number five is lifestyle modification. Lifestyle modification doesn't mean you give up everything, it means balancing everything.

If you use sugar daily, do it twice a week. If you can't quit smoking, reduce it. If the diet is high in junk food, reduce it.

By following all these things, collagen production can be increased.