The Skin Benefits of Vegan Collagen Alternatives

Collagen is a protein that's needed for joint and skin health.

By Derma E
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As we age, the collagen that our bodies naturally produce begins to decrease. Due to our skin, hair, and nails as well as muscles, blood vessels, and intestines all containing collagen, this decrease can result in the appearance of aging, fine lines, and wrinkles. With time not seeming to be on our side when it comes to collagen, it is still possible to maintain a vibrant, radiant, and youthful glow even as we age. Keep reading to find out how to maintain healthy beautiful skin at any age.

What is collagen?

Let’s start with breaking down collagen. Collagen is an important protein found in the body and is what adds elasticity to the skin. Collagen is plentiful as a baby, child, and teen but begins to deplete around the age of 25, making skin look less plump and less elastic, which can create the look of frown lines, laugh lines, and wrinkles.

How lifestyle affects collagen

The remarkable thing about collagen is that its process can be slowed or altered with daily lifestyle habits. Have you ever noticed how certain people with healthier lifestyles tend to look younger or less stressed and on the contrary often people who smoke and drink frequently, constantly eat junk food, and are under constant stress seem to have less radiant complexions?

It is because poor daily habits can lead to collagen breakdown. Consuming sugar and junk foods in excess, drinking alcohol, and smoking cigarettes can all aid in decreasing collagen.

How to prevent collagen loss

Some collagen loss can be prevented by being mindful of daily habits. Swapping out junk foods or drinks laden in sugar with fruit and vegetables, ditching daily or even weekly alcohol consumption, cutting out cigarettes, and consuming water often can all help to prevent excessive collagen loss. Another effective way that can help reduce lifestyle collagen loss is UV protection.

UVA and UVB rays can break down collagen and cause collagen to break down excessively. Always use a reef-friendly sunscreen that is free of harmful toxins to help to protect the skin from sun damage while also helping to protect the environment. Look for sunscreens that have non-nano zinc oxide protection for adequate coverage.

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Collagen in skin care

While it is important to be sure that your lifestyle is not aiding in further diminishing collagen production, having skin care products that contain collagen can also help to benefit the skin. Using vegan collagen alternatives or plant-based collagen alternatives can help skin get the same quality as animal-based collagen without harming animals.

Vegan or plant-based collagen alternatives are genetically engineered. Plant-based collagen alternative is an effective collagen alternative that can be formulated from yeast and bacteria sources and has moisturizing and hydrating benefits that can help keep the skin looking youthful.

What Ingredients work best with vegan collagen alternatives

When searching for vegan collagen some effective vegan collagen alternatives to look for are Acacia Seyal Gum Extract and sr-hydrozoan polypeptide-1. Multi-peptides and plant-based hydrators tend to pair well with vegan collagen alternatives as they help to replenish skin’s natural moisture levels while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Multi-peptides and plant-derived collagen alternatives work together to visibly soften and smooth advanced signs of aging.  Multi-peptide Matrixyl® synthe’6® helps support collagen for a healthy-looking tone and texture.  Multi-peptide  Argireline® helps to smooth the appearance of fine lines, leaving skin feeling soft.

Pcynogenol™ is another highly effective pairing with vegan collagen alternatives. This rich antioxidant may help to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of redness. Hyaluronic acid, Olive-derived Squalane, and Ceramides also pair well with vegan collagen alternatives as they help to restore moisture to dry, thirsty skin, leaving skin feeling soft, supple, plump and rejuvenated.

While we cannot control or stop aging, there are ways to decrease collagen loss. Be sure to practice a healthy lifestyle and incorporate vegan collagen alternatives into your daily skin care routine, when possible, for a radiant, and youthful appearance.

Have you tried vegan collagen in your skin care?

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  • Published on Apr 26, 2022
Tagged with: aging, collagen, derma e, natural, vegan
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