The next time you go shopping go to the skincare section and look to see what ingredients are most common in the products.
You will find that vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and collagen are the ingredients you see the most.
In this post, I am going to tell you why!
Why Collagen is Important
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and when it comes to your skin, it’s what keeps it plumped up.
Unfortunately, we slow collagen production around age 25, even though it doesn’t show until a little later on!
Now before you run out and stock up on collagen products, you need to know exactly what to get first. By this I mean, you can’t just get any old collagen cream or supplement and expect it to work.
The collagen molecule is too large to be absorbed or broken down properly by our bodies. So, instead, you need collagen peptides.
Your skin and body will benefit greatly from a collagen peptide supplement. There are several collagen peptide powders to choose from, but I would recommend the pill form.
The powders tend not to blend well and I don’t care if it says “unflavored”, it has a taste! This is the collagen supplement I take, and I can feel as well as see the difference!
Read more on this in What is the Big Deal with Collagen.
Use the supplement along with a collagen peptide cream, you will start noticing the bounce-back of your skin!
Why Vitamin C is Important
Vitamin C has several anti-aging benefits of its own, and I am sure you have noticed it making its way into a lot of skincare products!
You may see it listed as ascorbic acid and one reason it is so important is the fact it is an antioxidant. That means it protects from free radicals that are a contributing cause of aging.
Vitamin C helps protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays and it can help fade dark spots.
Another advantage of vitamin C is that it promotes collagen production and you already know the importance of that! You can find vitamin C in cleansers, serums, and moisturizers so you can include it in your routine in one way or another!
*Update: CeraVe Skin Brightening Vitamin C Serum has been recommended by Amazon shoppers as well. It contains 10% vitamin C and works better than those saying they have 20% vitamin C. This serum also has hyaluronic acid and 3 ceramides.
An original article from Instyle.com.
Why Retinol is Important
Retinol is a form of vitamin A and was originally used for acne because of its unclogging of pores and reducing pore size.
It is now also used in anti-aging because of its ability to reduce wrinkles, increase cell turnover, stimulate collagen and elastin production, and fade age and sunspots.
When using retinol, you definitely want to use an SPF 30 or higher, which you really should be doing anyway!
Roc Retinol Night Serum capsules are perfect because your cell turnover is best at night and they have just the right amount of serum in them.
Why Hyaluronic Acid is Important
You produce this naturally but it too slows around age 25. It has the ability to draw and hold moisture, giving your skin a dewy look.
A really good way to apply hyaluronic acid is on damp skin and then immediately follow with cream.
In Conclusion
If you want a more hydrated, plumper, brighter complexion, then you are going to need to start using these ingredients in your skincare.
You should get a vitamin C cleanser, a hyaluronic acid toner, vitamin C serum, retinol serum, and hyaluronic acid serum, and use a collagen moisturizer.
For extra effect start taking a collagen supplement. During the day, don’t forget your SPF 30 or higher!
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Wao, time flies. And with each birthday, there is gratitude for a year more fulfilling our purpose here on Earth. But age also comes with responsibilities of taking better care of our selves. I know how important is Collagen for our skin. And also Vitamin C. But I didn’t know about Hyaluronic Acid. Thank you for your informative post.
Yes, having all of the ingredients in your skincare routine will give you some beautiful results!
Thanks for a great post and explaining what the best anti-aging compounds are and how they work.
As a 30 something woman, skincare is very important to me. I have always had really good skin up until this last year or so, but a few fine line are definitely starting to make an appearance (I blame COVID!)
I will certainly check out your recommended products. I am particularly interested in finding a good collagen supplement.
I put the collagen supplement I take in my article. Since I have been taking it, I have noticed the difference in how supple and hydrated my skin looks. It also helps my joints, too!