When your skin gets older and begins to lose collagen, it can become saggy and less vibrant, according to "Allure." This can exacerbate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, not to mention leave you with a less youthful-looking face. Help your skin rebuild its lost stores of collagen with creams designed to boost the production of this essential component. Use products that aid and complement your anti-aging creams, as well as protect your skin from environmental damage, and you will have fresher, firmer and brighter-looking skin in no time.
Step 1
Wet your hands and face, and squeeze a dime-sized amount of gentle cleanser into your palms. Massage the product into your skin to remove dirt, oil and other types of skin-dulling grime. "More" magazine notes this will help your subsequent products to absorb more effectively. Look for moisturizing cleansers if you have dry or sensitive skin, and thoroughly rinse off whatever product you choose. Pat dry.
Step 2
Apply an eye cream that contains peptides, an ingredient that will boost the production of collagen around your eyes, says "More." The magazine also states this cream will help smooth any fine lines and wrinkles, along with lessening dark circles and undereye bags. Dot the cream under and around your eyes, and blend it in gently using the tip of your finger.
Step 3
Smooth on a sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 15. "Marie Claire" also suggests choosing a product that contains antioxidants, which will help block the damage caused by UV rays that can break down your skin's collagen. Choose a hydrating product that promises not to clog your pores, and put on more during the day as needed.
Step 4
Wash your face again at night with the same gentle cleanser. Dry off, reapply the morning's eye cream, then put on a nighttime retinol cream for your face. According to "Allure," dermatologists agree that retinoids help your skin produce more collagen. New York dermatologist Francesca Fusco states that retinol also gets rid of dead skin cells, which encourages faster regeneration along with an increased collagen supply, and this will give you a much brighter, more even-toned complexion. Smooth a small amount of product all over your face each night before bed.
Step 5
Let the retinol cream soak in, then put on a rich moisturizer. Rosemarie Osborne, a scientist for Procter & Gamble, states that when your face is dried out, it will slow the amount of collagen it makes in favor of trying to keep your skin hydrated. Look for a cream designed to quench and repair your skin, and apply as much as you need.
Things You'll Need
- Gentle cleanser
- Peptide eye cream
- Sunscreen with SPF 15 and antioxidants
- Retinol cream
- Rich moisturizer
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