{"id":119,"date":"2013-09-05T14:48:23","date_gmt":"2013-09-05T13:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theivyclinic.co.uk\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2019-08-20T17:58:06","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T16:58:06","slug":"how-to-look-after-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theivyclinic.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-look-after-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to look after your skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ivy Beauty Therapists suggest helpful ways to Boost Collagen Levels In Your Skin:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to keep our youthful looks and maintain healthy skin\u00a0is to boost collagen levels.<\/p>\n<p>Collagen is not only a major player in our anti-aging regimen but it\u2019s also responsible for keeping our connective tissues strong and flexible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Skincare<\/p>\n<p>A very popular way to boost collagen levels is through skin creams and serums.<\/p>\n<p>Check for ingredients like retinol, tretinoin and peptides, as they are said to help boost collagen production in skin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/p>\n<p>Omega-3s are known as the \u201cgood fats\u201d and help keep skin moisturized by regulating oil production and protecting it from free radicals. In addition to that, these fatty acids help boost collagen production in ligaments and connective tissue and help strengthen them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sunscreen<\/p>\n<p>This next tip won\u2019t exactly help boost collagen levels but it is imperative to use sunscreen if you want to prevent the degradation of the existing collagen in\u00a0your skin. Keeping your skin protected from the sun\u2019s harmful rays is a foolproof way to keep your current levels of collagen and prevent further loss.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Exfoliate<\/p>\n<p>Skin exfoliation assists in the removal of dead skin cells to improve skin smoothness and tone and speed cell renewal thereby boosting collagen levels. It also allows for increases penetration of active conditioners from subsequent products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Antioxidants<\/p>\n<p>They help protect tissues from free radicals and help to prevent certain diseases. According to a study published by Science Daily, berries and pomegranates were found to promote production of collagen as well as prevent collagen damage in skin!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C is another nutrient that plays a major role in the production and maintenance of collagen. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient<\/a>\u00a0for us and it can\u2019t be synthesized in the body. So if we don\u2019t get enough vitamin C through our diets, it\u2019ll slow down collagen production.<\/p>\n<p>Make it a point to eat foods\u00a0like oranges, broccoli, bell peppers and dark leafy greens or apply topically to the skin<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Avoid Yo-Yo Dieting<\/p>\n<p>Another way to preserve collagen and keep skin looking taut and young is to avoid yo-yo dieting. Constantly gaining and losing weight can cause your skin to sag and make the existing collagen in your skin stretch!<\/p>\n<p>Maintain good eating\u00a0and exercise habits and your hard work will show!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ivy Beauty Therapists suggest helpful ways to Boost Collagen Levels In Your Skin: &nbsp; One of the best ways to keep our youthful looks and maintain healthy skin\u00a0is to boost collagen levels. 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