Collagen: 4 ways to stimulate production at home –

4 ways to stimulate collagen at home (Monster/Pexels)

Gravity comes for all of us. “As we get older, the production of collagen (skin support protein), as well as its quality, is reduced, thus resulting in flabby and wrinkled skin”, explains the Dr. Cintia Guedesdermatologist member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

Loss of sagging is a very normal part of aging, it represents cumulative years of UV radiation breaking down our skin’s proteins.

So what are our options? There has to be a better way than a facelift, right?

Well, good and bad news:

A good is that you have some useful options for firming your facial skin at home (including the good old creams); A bad is that home treatments have their limits and require a little patience and consistency. While there are always products to help with minor volume loss, the most powerful and dramatic results will always come from in-office treatments.

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Microcurrent Devices

Some household microcurrent devices can provide a temporary voltage by increasing muscle tone in the face.

These devices generate low-voltage electricity designed to mimic our muscles’ natural energy production. Over time, this current is believed to build and tone muscles – like a face workout.

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Phototherapy

LED light devices and masks can also target collagen loss. Phototherapy can help tighten the skin over time, as light energy reaches the fibroblasts and helps stimulate collagen and elastin production.

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Vitamin C

Doubling down on skin care isn’t the fastest way to get results, but it’s effective.

Some ingredients that encourage your body to increase its own collagen production are vitamin C and ferulic acid.

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retinol

Prescription retinoids (like tretinoin or tazarotene) show faster results in collagen production, but over-the-counter solutions (like retinol) are a little more gentle and may be better for sensitive skin.