Protect your skin from UV rays
Exposure to sunlight damages skin collagen, causing wrinkles and loss of elasticity, making you look older. Exposure to UV rays also increases the risk of skin cancer.
No smoking
If you are smoking, quit. Smoking is harmful to all parts of the body, including the skin. Smoking also increases the risk of certain types of cancer.
Avoid additional sugar
Sugar reacts to collagen in the skin, making it less elastic. A diet high in added sugar can also cause weight gain and increase the risk of cancer.
Focus on sleep
Sleep helps maintain healthy skin and reduce stress.
Collagen is a group of proteins. Collagen accounts for about 1/3 of the protein in the body and makes up the structure of tissues such as cartilage, skin and tendons. The body produces collagen from amino acids absorbed through food. However, this possibility begins to decline after the age of 20.
