Vitamin C is crucial to the �formation of collagen - without it amino acids can’t be linked to form the protein,” says dietitian Jo Travers.“Good sources are red pepper, dark green leafy veg like broccoli and sprouts, tomatoes, oranges and kiwi fruit.” Skincare that contains vitamin C is also thought to encourage collagen repair.
2. Stop smoking
“Smoking creates enzymes called matrix
metalloproteinases (MMPs) which damage the collagen
in your skin, hence the tell-tale sagging.3.Stay sun safe
Sun exposure is a prime suspect for hastening collagen loss. “UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and damage the deep collagen support structures there.
4. Reach for retinol
Retinoid creams – only available on prescription – have been proven to help boost collagen production.“Retinoids reduce substances in the skin that break down collagen after sun exposure.
5. Cut back on the sweet stuff
According to Dr Patricia Farris, co-author of The Sugar Detox: Lose Weight, Feel Great and Look Years Younger (Bantam �8.99) eating too much sugar can be a beauty disaster.
It causes premature ageing of the skin by a process called glycation. This is where excess sugar in the blood attaches itself to lipids, nucleic acids and proteins (especially your collagen) to form
6. Exfoliate
Exfoliation – removing the top, dead layer of skin – helps speed up the natural process of skin and collagen renewal, says Amanda Elias, founder of skincare brand Bravura London.
7. Add antioxidants to your skincare regime
Antioxidants help protect against free radicals that can cause ageing skin
8. Plant proteins, please
The menopause can make us wrinkly because, as we age, our oestrogen levels drop. Because oestrogen is vital to making healthy collagen, creases and crinkles can creep in to our skin.
9. Massage
“Massaging your face daily will help boost the production of collagen,
give skin a more plump appearance and help stimulate the lymph glands to
promote clear skin,” says Nichola Joss, Sanctuary Spa Skincare ExperT
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