How to Prevent Wrinkles

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Wrinkles are something that we synonymously link to ageing – and something we all want to avoid. But at what age is it normal to start noticing wrinkles and how can you prevent them?

There are so many ways you can protect your skin from wrinkles, and we’ve got you covered. Carry on reading to discover what causes wrinkles, when wrinkles tend to appear, and steps you can take to help reduce wrinkles with our Vital Proteins Collagen Supplements.

What Causes Wrinkles?

Inevitably wrinkles occur as a sign of ageing, but the cause of wrinkles goes deeper than your next birthday. In fact, wrinkles are caused by the decline of essential amino acids that are needed to produce collagen. The low levels of these essential amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine) can reduce the body’s ability to maintain collagen levels and elastin fibres.

A breakdown in both collagen and elastin fibres may disrupt your skin’s structure, which may cause loose skin and wrinkles.

When Do Wrinkles Tend to Appear?

Fine lines and wrinkles can first appear from any age around your mid-twenties – so if you’re in your 30s without a wrinkle in sight, count yourself lucky! Wrinkles appear from the maturing and thinning of your skin due to the lack of collagen production.

However, this isn’t the only reason why wrinkles appear. From hormones to lifestyle choices, there’s a range of reasons why wrinkles appear in your mid-twenties. To help prevent wrinkles from forming, take a look at our top tips:

1. Protect Your Skin From UV Rays

It's common to hear about sunscreen when you're on holiday, but SPF isn’t something you should only prioritise when you’re away. Incorporating a good SPF into your everyday skincare routine can help protect your skin from UV exposure – even in the UK. This is crucial as UV exposure can contribute to collagen decline, which can cause wrinkles.

2. Maintain a Good Sleeping Pattern

Getting around 7-8 hours of sleep is crucial in helping you restore and rejuvenate your body. As you get older, your body will value a good sleeping pattern as not only will it help you wind down, but sleep can also help rejuvenate any collagen you’ve lost throughout the day. Ignoring the importance of sleep may affect the production of your skin barrier and will make it at risk of free radical damage. Free radical damage can be another huge cause of wrinkles, which is why it’s important to get enough shut eye!

3. Change Your Diet

Eating a well-balanced diet can help provide your body with a range of health and wellbeing benefits. Including more collagen-rich foods in your diet can help to slow down the rate of collagen decline and will in turn help to reduce wrinkles. Start by incorporating these collagen-rich foods into your diet:

Bone broth
Beans such as: chickpeas, kidney beans, soybeans, and black beans
Dark leafy greens
Citrus Fruit
Fish

4. Introduce Collagen Supplements

Collagen supplements are a great way to help support your collagen levels as they work to provide you with the essential amino acids you need to produce collagen. We have a range of collagen supplements for you to discover that can help protect your skin.

How to Use Collagen Supplements

Our wide range of beauty collagen supplements is the perfect option to help boost your collagen levels and your skin’s health. Available in Strawberry Lemon flavour, this collagen powder can help provide you with a range of essential nutrients, as well as support your collagen production.

All you need to do is add two scoops of your preferred flavour to a smoothie, coffee, tea, or oven bake to reap the benefits of collagen and reduce wrinkles.

For more ways to get creative with your collagen check out this collagen smoothie recipe here: