We have all heard of Collagen supplements right? they have been around for a while, but I get asked what are the best collagen supplements to buy? And do they really work? Well I am a believer and it appears someone else is too, Jennifer Aniston! You only have to look at her glowing skin right? But are collagen supplements her secret?
Here’s How Jennifer Aniston Uses Collagen Supplements
So Jennifer Aniston announced that she drinks her collagen supplement in her coffee. Pretty neat! Apparently she’s been using the Collagen in her coffee and smoothies for years
So Does it really work?
There is evidence that taking collagen supplements helps you to make more of your own collagen, however the quality of the collagen supplement does make a big difference. Collagen supplements were first used to aid muscular and skeletal recovery from injury or surgery, now thats interesting right?!
You may well notice a number of differences in your skin after taking a good quality collagen supplement regularly and over a prolonged period of time, the saying ‘the more you use it the better’ comes into mind here. So the skin should start to feel stronger, plumper and be less sensitive as it becomes stronger.
Having it in liquid form is one of the easiest and fastest ways of getting the ingredient into your body plus its easy for your body to identify, so its not a foreign substance that your body will reject.
What Other ingredients Should We Consider For Better Skin?
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid in a serum form is also something that I believe should be included in your skincare routine to keep your skin hydrated, plump and fresh. But…. you need to follow that up with a face cream to lock the goodness in. You can use this every night or a few times a week, some face creams have this built in, but having a serum is a good idea to boost the levels.
Ceramides
I also highly recommend ceramides and here is way….. Ceramides are lipids (fats) which are in natural concentration in the upper layers of the skin. They actually make up more than 50% of the composition of the skin, so it’s no surprise that they play a vital role in how the skin is structured and how it responds to the harmful effects of the environment.
Think of ceramides as mortar between bricks. Ceramides help maintain the structure of the skin by forming a protective layer on the surface of the skin. They limit the invisible water loss of the skin and prevent the entry of impurities and microorganisms. And because they increase skin hydration and firmness, ceramides contribute to the youthful and healthy appearance of the skin. Interested now?
Why do we need these?
As we age and due to the harmful effects of the sun, the effectiveness of the skin’s natural ceramide and collagen levels decrease, which weakens the skin’s natural barrier. As a result, the skin becomes drier and rougher. Wrinkles and fine lines become more visible, irritation and redness may appear. Therefore, the use of products containing these ingredients are strongly recommended even more so in the winter months when the skin needs extra care and hydration.