What’s the deal with collagen?

Collagen has been all the rage lately, and many are left wondering “Why?” To help you understand why collagen is such an important part of skin health and maintaining a youthful appearance, we’ve gathered all of the information you need to know.

So, what is it?

Collagen is a natural protein produced by our body which helps our skin’s functions, such as water retention, healing, and elasticity. Unfortunately, as we age, our skin’s natural production of collagen decreases, leading to loss of volume and elasticity, which in turn create fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture.

So, by understanding how much it affects the skin’s function, we can easily understand why collagen is seen as one of the main pillars to maintaining your skin’s youthful appearance.

How to maintain a healthy collagen production

To understand how to maintain our collagen, we need to discuss what effects it. Collagen production is mostly affected by the natural aging process (as mentioned above) and by sun exposure. Though we cannot stop the aging process and we cannot completely avoid the sun, we can mitigate some of their effects with these healthy skin habits:

A balanced diet: Making sure your body is getting a good amount of nutrients and vitamins is the best way to heal your skin from within. By incorporating collagen rich foods, such as fish, bone broth, meats and egg whites, you will ensure your skin’s health and youthful appearance. Supplements and IV therapy are great alternatives to nutrient intake for those with dietary restrictions!

A good skincare routine: Having a good and consistent skincare routine will do wonders for your skin. The best way to start is to consult a skin-care specialist who will guide you to the best personalized skincare routine for you. Their expertise will be invaluable in the long run.

Regular use of sun protection: As we’ve mentioned, sun exposure is one of the main factors which damages our collagen. So, to avoid unnecessary collagen reduction, applying sunscreen daily and wearing wide-brimmed hats all year long.

Collagen stimulating treatments: There are now many great treatments which can help stimulate collagen production in the skin, to help smooth out skin texture, as well as fine lines and wrinkles, and even out the skin tone. Microneedling, a process which creates microtears in the skin to induce healing, is a great and minimally invasive treatment. For those looking for better results in fewer treatments, Resolve laser and CO2 fractional lasers can be excellent options. Adding a personalized and targeted treatment plan to your skin care routine is a sure-fire way to getting the healthiest and best glow of your life.

Collagen is an integral part of our skin’s anatomy and of our youthful appearance. Promoting your collagen production will maintain your skin’s youth and help you feel good, no matter your age. The best way to achieve this is by remaining consistent with your skincare and your treatment plan, as well as getting help from your favourite skincare expert.

Dermamode offers free in person consultations with their skincare technicians, who will help create a personalized treatment plan and guide you through the process to the best skin of your life!