The Secret to Youth…Collagen
As we age, our faces lose collagen which causes lines and wrinkles, our bodies also produce a chemical that actually breaks down collagen as well. Collagen is the key to healthy skin that tends to age well. “Collagen is the skin’s structural fiber,” dermatologist Dennis Gross said in the October 2005 issue of O Magazine. “As we get older, it breaks down, creating lines and large pores.”
However, using products that contain collagen won’t change a thing, as collagen CAN NOT be absorbed by the skin to replace lost collagen.
So what are we supposed to do? There are a million choices in skincare, how does the average person decide which lotion or potion is the correct one? This guide will separate the Fact from the Fiction, based on the Science and Beauty of skincare.
Retin A/Vitamin A isn’t just for pimply teens, Retin-A or AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) can help generate collagen by changing the pH level of the skin. Retin A goes by many different names such as:
- Retin-A
- Renova
- Retin A micro
- Tretinoin
- Use Retin A or a Retinol at night only
- Avoid application near the tender eye area
- Use a sunscreen daily as your skin will be more sensitive
- Discontinue use if going to be in direct sunlight
- Tell your aesthetician or skincare specialist that you are using Retin A or Retinol as certain procedures cannot be performed during use
- Avoid products containing salicylic acid as it may be too irritating to the skin