collagen
Different types of wrinkles and what causes them
The fact of the matter is – if we are lucky enough to get older, we’ll get wrinkles. It’s just a reminder in case you spend a lot of time on social media. In theory, we might avoid them if we never laugh or frown or drink with a straw. That said, we love a […]
5 skincare ingredients to stimulate collagen production
Skin aging is a complicated process. How our skin behaves as we get older is down to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors are internal and include our genetics, metabolism, and hormone processes. Extrinsic factors are external and are primarily down to our lifestyle (daily exposure to pollution, how much sun we are getting, etc.). […]
Collagen myths debunked
Collagen is one topic that inevitably comes up when we talk about aging and skin. It is one of the things we need to keep our skin plump and youthful. If you look at any beauty aisle, you’ll find plenty of products with “collagen” displayed prominently on the packaging. But do these products and supplements […]
Why Vitamin C is essential for your summer skincare regime
Vitamin C has antioxidant properties that help prevent free-radicals from breaking down collagen and can even reverse DNA damage. Damage to collagen and DNA are two significant factors in photoageing. This means that Vitamin C based skincare is fantastic for warding off the effects of sun damage. Whilst the collagen boosting and anti-inflammatory benefits of […]
How Sugar Ages the Skin
We have all heard that sugar is bad for us, but did you know that a sweet tooth may lead to wrinkles? This surprising fact is down to what happens in your body when you eat sugar. To blame is a natural process known as glycation, in which the sugar in your bloodstream attaches to […]