“My food hacks help from the inside, and Vichy products help from the outside,” says Jessie Inchospe, brand ambassador for Vichy Laboratoires. She helps people live a healthy lifestyle by sharing, explaining and putting Vichy's innovative collagen science into practice. Here are 5 habits that support collagen levels, from Glucose Goddess.
The French biochemist, New York Times bestselling author, activist, and founder of the Glucose Goddess method says, “Our skin is a reflection of our inner processes… It can also be an alarm signal—our body's way of telling us that something is wrong. So skin care is a great starting point on the path to wellness.” Here are five habits that support collagen levels, from Jessie Inchospe.
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Food
Collagen support is an important topic in nutrition. After all, reducing glucose spikes helps fight glycation, which helps maintain strong and healthy collagen and makes the skin elastic. Start the day with a non-sweet breakfast rich in protein. For example, poached eggs or an omelet. Add a piece of red fish and avocado. Forget about cereals and fruit juices. Eggs are a source of protein and amino acids necessary for collagen synthesis. Eggs contain type I collagen, which is the main type of collagen in the skin. Eat a portion of vegetables before your main meals (lunch and dinner). Fiber helps the intestines work properly and absorb all the beneficial elements in the required amount.
Beauty habits
To maintain collagen levels in your skin, it’s important to stick to your daily skincare routine. I recommend adding Vichy Vitamin C Serum (to help fight glycation), Vichy Collagen Booster Serum, and moisturizer to your daily routine. And don’t forget your daily UV Age sunscreen (again, to protect against photoaging and glycation). And of course, Liftactiv Collagen 16 Serum is a real breakthrough in science.
Sugar under control
When glucose levels are unstable, inflammation increases in the body, which immediately affects the skin, aggravating rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and acne. Glycation also increases, which is the breakdown of collagen, which can accelerate the appearance of wrinkles. So don't eat too many sweets and don't forget about hidden sugars.
Fresh air
Lack of oxygen does not go unnoticed – cells work at the limit of their capabilities, which accelerates the aging process. Fresh air activates metabolic processes, improves complexion and promotes cell renewal. All this helps to maintain normal collagen levels.
Healthy lifestyle
Moderate exercise, quitting smoking, getting enough sleep — all these habits help with collagen absorption. You should also not forget about taking vitamins and minerals. For example, you can add monitoring of sufficient calcium intake, which facilitates collagen biosynthesis and prevents mutations in the structure of its molecules.
