Each year after 30 the skin produces 1% less collagen. Collagen is what helps the skin reflect and refract or what is also known as it's natural glow. As the collagen starts to breakdown it starts to yellow giving skin a sallow appearance. It's not only age that is a factor in the breakdown of collagen it's stress, a high sugar diet, ultraviolet (UV) exposure, and lifestyle (that's you- all the late night party goers or those with a work hard/play hard motto!) That's why it's important to look after your skin and use products that help to stimulate collagen production. There are 3 key product ingredients that help to do so- Retinol, Peptides, and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP).
Retinol- also known as Vitamin A is a popular ingredient in anti-ageing moisturisers. It's known for it's regenerating properties and helps to reverse the signs of photoaging, which is caused from ultraviolet rays (aka sun damage).
Peptides- are chemical messengers that go deep into the dermis (the living layers of the skin) and switch on the collagen production. They come in many forms and they help with long term benefits. For example, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15 helps build the skins sensitivity tolerance or Oligopeptide-34 which helps prevent discolouration and brightens the skin.
MAP- is a stabilised form of Vitamin C which is an antioxidant. It helps to boost collagen production, strengthen and improve the condition of skin.
When you're debating over which moisturiser to buy or wondering why that serum is so expensive, check out the product ingredients & if they contain any of these 3 wonders then you'll know it's worth the investment.
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